Double-blind, randomised, placebo controlled, single-site trial in adults to compare the effect of Manuka honey with standard of care compared to placebo with standard of care on post-tonsillectomy pain and postoperative outcomes. Main aim is to investigate a potential improvement in post-tonsillectomy pain control, with a low cost and freely available alternative to conventional analgesics. Recent systematic review and multidisciplinary consensus suggest a potential role for the inclusion of honey for this purpose. Clinical efficacy over placebo remains to be conclusively demonstrated in robust clinical trials.
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Timeframe: 14 days post-tonsillectomy