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Posted On : 22 Nov 2007

Can racecadotril be used in infants below six months for decreasing stool output in acute diarrhea?

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Read the papers published on RACECADOTRIL on www.pediatriconcall.com or from the link given below:

http:www.pediatriconcall.com-fordoctor-conference_abstracts-racecadotrial.asp

http:www.pediatriconcall.com-fordoctor-conference_abstracts-diarrhea_management.asp

Several studies have documented effect of racecadotril to decrease the stool output in acute diarrhea and have been used in children of 3 months of age.

17 years ago

docsapna

no, racecadotril should not be used in children below 6 months.

17 years ago

dr saad

yes can used

17 years ago

DR HITESH K PATEL

no it cannot be used

17 years ago

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