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Evidence on the use of paracetamol in febrile children Russell FM; Shann F; Curtis N; Mulholland KBull World Health Organ 2003[]; 81 (5): 367-72Antipyretics, including acetaminophen (paracetamol), are prescribed commonly in children with pyrexia, despite minimal evidence of a clinical benefit. A literature review was performed by searching Medline and the Cochrane databases for research papers on the efficacy of paracetamol in febrile illnesses in children and adverse outcomes related to the use of paracetamol. No studies showed any clear benefit for the use of paracetamol in therapeutic doses in febrile children with viral or bacterial infections or with malaria. Some studies suggested that fever may have a beneficial role in infection, although no definitive prospective studies in children have been done to prove this. The use of paracetamol in therapeutic doses generally is safe, although hepatotoxicity has occurred with recommended dosages in children. In developing countries where malnutrition is common, data on the safety of paracetamol are lacking. The cost of paracetamol for poor families is substantial. No evidence shows that it is beneficial to treat febrile children with paracetamol. Treatment should be given only to children who are in obvious discomfort and those with conditions known to be painful. The role of paracetamol in children with severe malaria or sepsis and in malnourished, febrile children needs to be clarified.|Acetaminophen/adverse effects/economics/*therapeutic use[MESH]|Analgesics, Non-Narcotic/adverse effects/economics/*therapeutic use[MESH]|Child[MESH]|Clinical Trials as Topic[MESH]|Drug Costs[MESH]|Fever/*drug therapy/etiology[MESH]|Global Health[MESH]|Humans[MESH]|Practice Guidelines as Topic[MESH] |
