Malmstrom 2004.
Methods | RCT, BD, single dose, 4 parallel groups Medication administered when baseline pain reached a moderate to severe intensity Pain assessed at 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120 mins, then hourly to 8 hours, then at 10, 12, 20 and 24 hours |
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Participants | Surgical extraction of ≥2 third molars, with 1 impacted Mean age 201 N = 201 M = 97, F = 104 |
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Interventions | Naproxen sodium 550 mg, n = 50 Etoricoxib 120 mg, n = 50 Paracetamol plus codeine 600/60 mg, n = 50 Placebo, n = 50 |
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Outcomes | PI: std 4 point scale PR: std 5 point scale PGE: std 5 point scale Time to use of rescue medication Number of participants using rescue medication Number of participants with any and serious adverse events Number of participants withdrawing due to adverse events |
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Notes | Oxford Quality Score: R2, DB2, W1 Rescue medication permitted after 1.5 hours. Rescue medication: paracetamol/hydrocodone 500/550 mg |