The Antipyretic Efficacy of Oral and Intravenous Paracetamol and Intramuscular Diclofenac in Patients Presenting With Fever.

A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial on the Antipyretic Efficacy of Oral Paracetamol, Intravenous Paracetamol and Intramuscular Diclofenac in Patients Presenting With Fever to Emergency Department

A randomized clinical trial to check the antipyretic efficacy of oral and intravenous paracetamol and intramuscular diclofenac sodium in patients presenting with fever to emergency department.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults between the age of 14-75 years with an oral temperature of more than 38.5 C

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of allergy to any of the drugs in the study
• Had taken antipyretics within 8 hours
• Renal, hepatic or haematological disorders
• bronchial asthma, peptic ulcer disease, vomiting
• Pregnant or lactating women