The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Nov 2002
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialEfficacy of zinc-fortified oral rehydration solution in 6- to 35-month-old children with acute diarrhea.
To determine the efficacy of zinc-fortified oral rehydration salts solution (ORS) in comparison to ORS without zinc in 6- to 35-month-old urban children with acute diarrhea not sick enough to be hospitalized. ⋯ Zinc-ORS was moderately efficacious in reducing the severity of acute diarrhea without increasing vomiting or reducing ORS intake.