Supratherapeutic utilization of paracetamol versus ibuprofen among <12-year-old children in primary care in Istanbul

Paracetamol and ibuprofen are the most preferred analgesics for pain and fever management in children. Prescribing of these drugs in supratherapeutic doses may predispose to their toxicity. We aimed to compare prescribing patterns and potential overdosing of paracetamol and ibuprofen in primary care...

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Published in:Family practice 2023-03
Main Authors: Bayram, Dilara, Vizdiklar, Caner, Aydin, Volkan, Akici, Narin, Atac, Omer, Akici, Ahmet
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Language:English
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Summary:Paracetamol and ibuprofen are the most preferred analgesics for pain and fever management in children. Prescribing of these drugs in supratherapeutic doses may predispose to their toxicity. We aimed to compare prescribing patterns and potential overdosing of paracetamol and ibuprofen in primary care for
ISSN:1460-2229
1460-2229
DOI:10.1093/fampra/cmad038