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Materials and Methods:

Sixty female patients were randomly included during the period from March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013. All patients had received oral midazolam 7.5 mg as a premedication 30 min before procedure in the ward. Group P had received intravenous (IV) paracetamol 15 mg/kg in the waiting area of the operating room 15 min before starting the procedure. Group F had received IV fentanyl 2 ug/kg/min at induction of anesthesia. Pain scores on a numerical rating scale at 5, 15, and 30 min intervals after surgery were recorded.

Results:

Mild pain was commonly observed in both groups, an insignificant difference between groups.

Conclusion:

The study demonstrates the usefulness of IV paracetamol which may be as effective as fentanyl in dilation and curettage procedures.