Post tonsillectomy pain control – a double blinded , randomised, prospective study

The administration of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, celecoxib,( Celebrex(trademark)) , for the control of post tonsillectomy pain Post operatively, patients will receive regular analgesics routinely given to post tonsillectomy patients. with allowance for IV Morphine as rescue analgesia, Ondansetron / Maxalon Metoclopramide (taken orally) as antiemetic and other medications deemed necessary.. 2 doses of IV Dexamethasone 8mg will be given to all patients post-operatively and on the first morning post surgery. Upon discharge patients will be supplied with a treatment or placebo pack. Both packs contain Paracetamol (1gm (4 times per day) 12 days), Penicillin (500mg (twice per day) 5 days), endone (5mg (as required) /6 hrly) and either Placebo (2 capsules (twice per day) 7 days) OR Celecoxib ((200 mg capsules), 2 capsules (twice per day), 7 days)). All medications are taken orally Study participants will be asked to return all unused medications to the study coordinator at the final outpatient appointment. These will be checked against their patient drug diary to ensure protocol adherence.