Table 3:

Adverse effects in the emergency department and at 72-hour follow-up

Adverse effectNo. (%) of patientsp value
Hyoscine butylbromideAcetaminophen
In emergency departmentn = 116*n = 115*
Any adverse effect32 (27.6)28 (24.3)0.5
Nausea10 (8.6)12 (10.4)
Dizziness15 (12.9)8 (7.0)
Dry mouth5 (4.3)7 (6.1)
Photosensitivity9 (7.8)3 (2.6)
Vomiting3 (2.6)1 (0.9)
Constipation1 (0.9)3 (2.6)
Dry skin2 (1.7)2 (1.7)
Racing heart2 (1.7)2 (1.7)
Headache1 (0.9)2 (1.7)
Diarrhea0 (0.0)1 (0.9)
Sweating0 (0.0)1 (0.9)
Drowsiness1 (0.9)0 (0.0)
72-h follow-upn = 84n = 84
Any adverse effect12 (14.3)12 (14.3)0.99
Dry mouth3 (3.6)4 (4.8)
Constipation0 (0.0)1 (1.2)
Vomiting0 (0.0)2 (2.4)
Dizziness4 (4.8)0 (0.0)
Light sensitivity1 (1.2)1 (1.2)
Hives0 (0.0)1 (1.2)
Drowsiness4 (4.8)2 (2.4)
Headache2 (2.4)2 (2.4)
  • * Denominator reflects the number of participants who completed the 80-minute pain score.

  • Some participants reported more than 1 adverse effect.

  • Denominator reflects the number of participants for whom telephone follow-up alone was performed.