Xyloglucan for the treatment of acute gastroenteritis in children: results of a randomized, controlled, clinical trial

Catalin Pleasea Condratovici,  Vladimir C. Bacârea, Núria Piqué. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. April 2016 Background: Xyloglucan, a film-forming agent, improves intestinal mucosa resistance to pathologic damage. The efficacy, safety, and time of onset of the antidiarrheal effect of xyloglucan were assessed in children with acute gastroenteritis receiving oral rehydration solution [...]

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Evaluation of Gelatin Tannate Against Symptoms of Acute Diarrhea in Pediatric Patients.

Çağan E, Ceylan S, Mengi Ş, Çağan HH. Med Sci Monit. 2017 Apr 27;23:2029-2034. Background: Acute diarrhea is the second most common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in children aged ≤3 years. Some drugs (e.g., the mucoprotector gelatin tannate) plus a reduced osmolality oral rehydration solution (ORS) may [...]

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Efficacy and safety of gelatine tannate for the treatment of acute gastroenteritis in children: protocol of a randomised controlled trial.

Michałek D, Kołodziej M, Konarska Z, Szajewska H. BMJ Open. 2016;6(2):e010530. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010530. Introduction: Worldwide, acute gastroenteritis in children, usually caused by viruses, leads to considerable morbidity and mortality. The treatment is aimed at preventing and treating dehydration, promoting weight gain after rehydration, and reducing the duration and severity of diarrhoea. [...]

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Severe Diarrhea in a 4-month-old baby girl with acute gastroenteritis: a case report and review of the literature.

Guzganu I. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, Volume 2012. A 4.5-month-old baby girl presented to hospital with a 2-day history of watery diarrhea and fever. Rehydration and electrolytic balance were restored with intravenous fluid therapy followed by oral rehydration solution but diarrhea did not improve by the fourth day of [...]

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A comparative analysis of response to ORS (oral rehydration solution) vs. ORS + gelatine tannate in two cohorts of paediatric patients with acute diarrhoea.

Carretero et al. Rev. Esp. Enferm. Dig, Vol.101 Nº1, pp. 41-48, 2009. Aim: the study aims to observe the response to treatment with ORS only or ORS + gelatin tannate in two cohorts of pediatric patients with acute diarrhea, with the primary efficacy endpoint being the number of stools at [...]

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