Efficacy and tolerability of tiaprofenic acid (Surgam) in acute sinusitis in adults. Results of a randomized study versus paracetamol and placebo

: Tiaprofenic acid (Surgam) is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for acute inflammation during episode of upper respiratory tract infection in adults. Its efficacy in association was already demonstrated in tonsillitis. The efficacy and tolerance of tiaprofenic acid for the treatment of inflammation occurring in the course of adult acute sinusitis were evaluated by a randomized study versus paracetamol and placebo. 139 patients were included in the study. 134 patients were evaluated for efficacy. They received either tiaprofenic acid or paracetamol or placebo during seven days together with amoxicillin. We used evaluation criterion taking into consideration inflammatory physical indications of sinusitis and opinions of investigators and patients. After 7 days of treatment the efficacy of tiaprofenic acid (Surgam) was significantly superior to placebo on all principal criterion studied. Amelioration with paracetamol was lower, but no statistical difference was found between paracetamol and tiaprofenic acid (Surgam) groups. Tolerance was good in every group.