Iranian Red Crescent medical journal
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Iran Red Crescent Med J · Jan 2016
Rectal Diclofenac Versus Rectal Paracetamol: Comparison of Antipyretic Effectiveness in Children.
Fever is the most common complaint in pediatric medicine and its treatment is recommended in some situations. Paracetamol is the most common antipyretic drug, which has serious side effects such as toxicity along with its positive effects. Diclofenac is one of the strongest non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs, which has received little attention as an antipyretic drug. ⋯ In the first one hour, Diclofenac suppository is able to control the fever more efficient than Paracetamol suppositories.