Comparison of intravenous paracetamol infusion versus intramuscular tramadol as labour analgesia – a randomised control trial

This randomized drug trial was carried out in 110 women divided into two groups. Group A women received 1000 mg of IV paracetamol, and Group B women received 100 mg of IM tramadol during the active phase of labor. Pain intensity was assessed by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at intervals till 120 minutes of delivery. The maternal and neonatal outcomes were recorded.