Abstract |
Two hundred and thirty-one patients with acute soft tissue injuries were treated in a double-blind placebo-controlled study of felbinac ( biphenylacetic acid) gel applied three times daily to the injured site. Those treated with felbinac had significantly greater improvement at Day 4 (p less than 0.001) and Day 7 (p less than 0.02) than those who received placebo. Patients' self-assessment diary cards confirmed superiority of the active treatment as early as Day 2 of the study. Local skin reactions were few (three per cent), mild and recovered spontaneously. Felbinac is an effective management for acute soft tissue injuries and because of its topical application may be safer than oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of these conditions.
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Authors | G R McLatchie, M McDonald, G F Lawrence, D Rogmans, P Lisai, M Hibberd |
Journal | The British journal of clinical practice
(Br J Clin Pract)
Vol. 43
Issue 8
Pg. 277-80
(Aug 1989)
ISSN: 0007-0947 [Print] England |
PMID | 2696550
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
- Phenylacetates
- biphenylylacetic acid
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Topics |
- Administration, Topical
- Adult
- Aged
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Double-Blind Method
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Phenylacetates
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
- Wounds and Injuries
(drug therapy)
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