Analgesic efficacy and tolerability of ketoprofen lysine salt vs paracetamol in common paediatric surgery. A randomized, single-blind, parallel, multicentre trial.

Background: In this study, we compared the analgesic efficacy of ketoprofen lysine salt (OKi) suppositories) vs paracetamol, in children undergoing minor surgery. We also studied the side-effects of the treatment.

Methods: Eighty-five children of both sexes, aged 6-14 years, were enrolled in a multicentre, randomized, single-blind, parallel-group study design.