| Methods |
Randomised, parallel group, double blind study |
| Participants |
135 participants randomised to 5 groups, withdrawals unclear (11 from all groups)
Number randomised to intervention: male 14, female 13, mean age 29.6
Number randomised to placebo: male 15, female 10, mean age 28.2
Number of third molars removed: not stated
Baseline pain intensity for intervention and placebo: not stated
Setting: private dental practice (USA) |
| Interventions |
Paracetamol 650 mg versus placebo
Formulation: not stated
Anaesthesia: LA, or LA and SED, or GA |
| Outcomes |
PI at 6 hours: categorical scale 0‐3 (none ‐ severe)
PR at 4 hours and 6 hours: categorical scale 0‐4 (none ‐ complete)
Global assessment: categorical scale 1‐5 (poor ‐ excellent)
Adverse effects table |
| Notes |
Sponsored by
Upjohn |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment (selection bias) |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
