Paracetamol suppositories: a comparative study.
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Paracetamol suppositories in two different bases were given to children who had fever after operations. Plasma concentrations and the effect on temperature were compared. There was a significant correlation between peak plasma concentrations and maximum drop in temperature. A lipophilic base produced better results than a hydrophilic base.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 64 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989