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Novalgin in pain and fever
1Department of Paediatrics, Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore.
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Dipyrone (Novalgin) effectively and safely manages pain and fever in children. This study found good to satisfactory responses in over 92% of pediatric patients treated with the medication.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric pharmacology
- Pain management
- Fever reduction
Background:
- Fever and pain are common symptoms in children.
- Effective and safe treatment options are crucial for pediatric care.
- Dipyrone (Novalgin) is a widely used antipyretic and analgesic medication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of Dipyrone (Novalgin).
- To assess its use in managing pain and fever in pediatric patients.
Main Methods:
- An open, non-comparative study was conducted.
- Participants included children aged 3 months to 12 years with fever (≥38.5°C) or pain.
- The study was performed at Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore.
Main Results:
- Out of 93 children with fever, 66.7% showed a good response to Dipyrone.
- An additional 25.8% experienced a satisfactory response.
- Only 7.5% of patients had an unsatisfactory response to the treatment.
Conclusions:
- Dipyrone (Novalgin) at a dosage of 10-15 mg/kg every 6-8 hours is effective for treating pain and fever in children.
- The medication demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile in the pediatric population.
Objective:
Efficacy, tolerability and safety of Dipyrone (Novalgin) in the management of pain and fever in children.
Setting:
Open, non-comparative study in Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore.
Subjects:
Children (of both sexes) aged 3 months to 12 years with oral temperature of 38.5 degrees C or more/complaining of pain due to various reasons.
Results:
Sixty-two (66.7%) out of 93 who had fever showed good response, 24 (25.8%) showed satisfactory response and 7 (7.5%) showed unsatisfactory response to Dipyrone (Novalgin).
Conclusion:
Dipyrone (Novalgin) in a dose of 10-15 mg/kg/dose every 6-8 hrs. is effective and safe in the treatment of pain and fever in children.