Comparison of intravenous Acetaminophen, Diclofenac suppository and Acetaminophen suppository in febrile hospitalized children

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2012101711145N1

Enrollment

120

Registered

2012-11-10

Start date

2012-10-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Fever. Fever, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Acetaminophen, 15mg/kg , suppository, single dose at the initiation of fever. Intervention 2: Acetaminophen, 10mg/kg , intravenous, single dose at the initiation of fever. Intervention

Treatment - Drugs

Acetaminophen, 15mg/kg , suppository, single dose at the initiation of fever

Acetaminophen, 10mg/kg , intravenous, single dose at the initiation of fever

Diclofenac, 1mg/kg , suppository, single dose at the initiation of fever

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

1 Years to 6 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Children admitted in Beheshti Hospital; rectal temperature over 38 degrees; children aged 1 to 6 years. Exclusion criteria: The use of anti pyretic drug before admission; diarrhea; drug intolerance; using techniques such as sponge.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Rectal Temperature. Timepoint: One hour after Acetaminophen and Diclofenac perception. Method of measurement: Rectal digital thermometer- Microlife.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026