Review: no evidence exists that paracetamol and ibuprofen differ for short term pain relief or safety in children, but ibuprofen more effectively reduces feverEfficacy and safety of acetaminophen vs ibuprofen for treating childrens pain or fever: a meta-analysis.

Robertson, Jeanette RN, MSc, FRCNA (commentator)
Perrott, DA
Piira, T
Goodenough, B
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Women’s and Children’s Health Service Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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For correspondence: Dr D A Perrott, TrialGraphix, Chicago, IL, USA. [email protected]; [email protected]

Source of funding: in part, Boots Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd.

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