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Oral antipyretic therapy

S Similä, K Kouvalainen, S Keinänen

    Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Ibuprofen effectively reduces fever in children, showing double the antipyretic effect of aspirin or paracetamol. This makes ibuprofen a useful option when both fever reduction and anti-inflammatory benefits are needed.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Pharmacology
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Fever management in children is crucial.
    • Several antipyretic drugs are available, each with varying efficacy.
    • Comparative studies are essential for optimal treatment selection.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the fever-reducing capacity of ibuprofen with other common antipyretics in children.
    • To evaluate ibuprofen's efficacy at a specific dosage (6 mg/kg).
    • To assess ibuprofen's potential dual role as an antipyretic and antirheumatic agent.

    Main Methods:

    • A comparative study involving 79 pediatric patients (3 months to 13 years) with rectal temperatures above 38.5°C.
    • Rectal temperatures were monitored at multiple intervals (15, 30 minutes, and 1, 2, 4, 6 hours) post-drug administration.

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  • Ibuprofen (6 mg/kg) was compared against aspirin, paracetamol, aminophenazone, and indomethacin.

    • Main Results:

    • Ibuprofen (6 mg/kg) demonstrated optimal antipyretic effects, twice that of aspirin or paracetamol.
    • Its efficacy was comparable to aminophenazone.
    • Indomethacin exhibited a significantly higher antipyretic effect, approximately 12 times that of ibuprofen.

    Conclusions:

    • Ibuprofen (6 mg/kg) is a potent antipyretic agent for pediatric use.
    • The drug's efficacy suggests it is a valuable option when both antipyretic and antirheumatic properties are desired.
    • Further research may explore the combined therapeutic benefits in specific pediatric conditions.