The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 155, Issue 1 , Pages 62-67 , July 2009

Use of Racecadotril as Outpatient Treatment for Acute Gastroenteritis: A Prospective, Randomized, Parallel Study

Received 1 July 2008 ,Revised 5 November 2008 ,Accepted 21 January 2009.

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 Supported by Ferrer, who provided funds for monitoring process, statistical analysis, and study drugs. The sponsor participated in the study design but did not participate in the collection, analysis, or interpretation of data.

PII: S0022-3476(09)00050-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2009.01.064

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 155, Issue 1 , Pages 62-67 , July 2009

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