Paracetamol/acetaminophen (single administration) for perineal pain in the early postpartum period

Review of 10 studies (n=2,044) found a single dose of paracetamol may improve perineal pain relief following vaginal birth, and may reduce the need for additional pain relief. Potential adverse effects for both women and neonates were not appropriately assessed however.

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Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews