Comparison of analgesic efficacy of diclofenac sodium suppository over acetaminophen suppository for post tonsillectomy pain relief in pediatric age group: randomized study

ABSTRACT

Background and Objective: Tonsillectomy in children is the most commonly performed surgery in various otorhinolaryngology departments all over. Acute postoperative pain has adverse effects on the patients' morale as well as on physiological functions of the body. We aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy of diclofenac suppository over acetaminophen suppository for post tonsillectomy pain relief in pediatric age group