title: Pain relief after tonsillectomy. Effect of benzydamine hydrochloride spray on postoperative pain relief after tonsillectomy.
abstract: The efficacy of benzydamine hydrochloride (Difflam) spray to relieve pain from postoperative tonsillectomy was assessed, but it was found that it did not relieve the symptoms after operation when compared to matching placebo.
authors.affiliation: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Clwyd.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Valijan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000336:Aerosols; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001591:Benzydamine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011720:Pyrazoles / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014068:Tonsillectomy
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols; D011720:Pyrazoles; D001591:Benzydamine