title: Ibuprofen and naproxen-sodium in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea: a double-blind cross-over study.
abstract: The efficacy of ibuprofen and naproxen-sodium for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea was evaluated in a double-blind cross-over study in 57 otherwise healthy women. The severity of pain reported by the patients was significantly (P less than 0.01) reduced during treatment with both ibuprofen and naproxen-sodium compared to the severity of pain before the first dose. The mean pain relief during treatment with ibuprofen was significantly (P less than 0.05) greater than during treatment with naproxen-sodium in the dosages indicated.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Milsom
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Andersch
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004412:Dysmenorrhea / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007052:Ibuprofen / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009288:Naproxen / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D009288:Naproxen; D007052:Ibuprofen