The Laryngoscope
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Acetaminophen versus acetaminophen with codeine after pediatric tonsillectomy.
To compare the effectiveness of acetaminophen versus acetaminophen with codeine after pediatric tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. ⋯ There was no difference in the level of pain control provided by acetaminophen and acetaminophen with codeine as measured by the Wong-Baker FACES pain rating scale. Postoperative oral intake was significantly higher in children treated with acetaminophen alone.