From: Single-dose rofecoxib for acute postoperative pain in adults: a quantitative systematic review
Drug and dose | Number of patients in the comparison | NNT (95%CI) |
---|---|---|
Rofecoxib 50 mg | 675 | 2.3 (2.0 to 2.6) |
Diclofenac 50 mg | 738 | 2.3 (2.0 to 2.7) |
Ibuprofen 400 mg | 4703 | 2.4 (2.3 to 2.6) |
Morphine 10 mg (IM) | 946 | 2.9 (2.6 to 3.6) |
Paracetamol 1000 mg | 2759 | 3.8 (3.4 to 4.4) |
Paracetamol 600/650 mg + codeine 60 mg | 1123 | 4.2 (3.4 to 5.3) |
Aspirin 600/650 mg | 5061 | 4.4 (4.0 to 4.9) |