Celecoxib After Tonsillectomy

Dosing will be 6mg/kg twice a day with a maximum dose of 300mg twice a day. All ages will be given the suspension (concentration 100mg/5mL) orally

Placebo will have the same appearance, taste and consistency as celecoxib. Placebo will consist of calcium carbonate powder suspended in the same syrup as celecoxib. Dose of elemental calcium is 3 mg/kg/day.

Acetaminophen syrup at a dose of 15mg/kg/dose will be given every 4 hours for the first 5 days after surgery. After that point, is given as needed.

Oxycodone may be used every 4 hours post-operatively to treat breakthrough pain. The most commonly prescribed dose is 0.075mg/kg/dose (suspension) every 4 hours as needed.