TY - JOUR T1 - Review: minor analgesics are effective for primary dysmenorrhoea JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 81 LP - 81 DO - 10.1136/ebn.2.3.81 VL - 2 IS - 3 A2 - , Y1 - 1999/07/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/2/3/81.abstract N2 - Zhang Wy, Li Wan Po A.Efficacy of minor analgesics in primary dysmenorrhoea: a systematic review.Br J Obstet Gynaecol1998 Jul; 105:780–9.OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science Question What is the efficacy and safety of naproxen, ibuprofen, mefenamic acid, and aspirin for primary dysmenorrhoea (painful periods)? Studies from 1966 to March 1997 were identified by searching Medline, Embase/Excerpta Medica, and Science Citation Index using search terms including dysmenorrhoea, naproxen, ibuprofen, mefenamic acid, aspirin (acetylsalicyclic acid), and paracetamol (acetaminophen); reviewing bibliographies of relevant articles; and communicating with manufacturers.Published English language studies were selected if they were randomised controlled trials of naproxen, ibuprofen, mefenamic acid, aspirin, or paracetamol for dysmenorrhoea treatment.Data … ER -