Reye's syndrome and analgesic choice in dentistry.
In the light of recent warnings on the hazards of aspirin administration to children, a survey amongst the parents of 361 randomly selected child dental out-patients, aged 11.99 years and under, was undertaken to determine their analgesic of choice for the relief of dental pain. A significant number of parents are continuing to administer aspirin to children under 12 years of age, contrary to medical advice. The choice of a suitable alternative analgesic is discussed.
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D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001241:Aspirin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001290:Attitude; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents; D011897:Random Allocation; D012202:Reye Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D014098:Toothache / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000082:Acetaminophen; D001241:Aspirin