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An Evaluation of Postoperative Pain Using Ibuprofen Versus Ibuprofen/Acetaminophen in Patients With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis and Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Ibuprofen 600 mg and ibuprofen 600 mg and acetaminophen 650 mg for Pain, Postoperative. Completed, enrolled 102 participants.
Detailed Summary
Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare ibuprofen versus an ibuprofen/acetaminophen combination for postoperative pain control in patients requiring root canal treatment with a tooth that is painful to cold and biting. Methodology: Following regular root canal treatment, patients randomly received identical appearing tablets of 600 mg ibuprofen or 600 mg ibuprofen/650 mg acetaminophen to be taken every 6 hours as needed for pain. A 4-day diary was used to record pain and medication use.
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identical appearing tablets containing 600 mg of ibuprofen
identical appearing tablets of the combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen