A double-blind cross-over trial was conducted in 23 patients comparing the analgesic effect of floctafenine 200 mg with placebo, in chronic pain, each being given for a period of 1 week. There was statistically significant evidence that floctafenine was more effective than placebo in the relief of pain.
Miscellaneous side-effects, none of a serious nature, were reported.
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