Assessment of effectiveness of nonspecific antidiarrheal agents in reducing the need for intravenous rehydration in children with acute diarrhea

  • Dr. S. Bhuvaneshwari T. Shanmugham MBBS, DCH, Ph.D (Med. Pharmacology), Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Port Blair, India
  • Dr. Suresh V. Dange MBBS, MD, DNB, Professor, Department of Pharmacology, D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Dr. Madhukant H. Nandagavli MBBS, MD, Consultant Pathologist, Medifriend Path Lab, Chakan, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Dr. Madhav M. Mutalik MBBS, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, MIMER Medical College, Talegaon (D), Pune, Maharashtra, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17511/ijmrr.2016.i01.009
Keywords: Acute diarrhea, Diarex, Loperamide, Mebarid, Nonspecific antidiarrheals, Racecadotril

Abstract

Background: In clinical practice, nonspecific antidiarrheals are most commonly used by clinicians along with routine treatment to hasten the recovery and to give psychological reassurance. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of nonspecific antidiarrheal agents in reducing the need for intravenous rehydration in children with acute diarrhea.

Materials and Methods: This was a prospective, observational study done in clinical settings for a period of 3 years at two pediatric clinics and at a tertiary care hospital. Children were divided into 5 treatment groups (viz, control, racecadotril, Mebarid, Diarex and loperamide) at the discretion of the pediatrician. One questionnaire was provided to parents to record the details about the course of diarrhea. Parents were sensitized to report any episode of complication or need for intravenous fluids.

Results: The unscheduled need for intravenous fluids due to dehydration was significantly higher in control group compared to other groups {Control: 7.37%, Racecadotril : 1.71% Mebarid: 2.4%, Diarex: 0%, Loperamide : 0%)}.

Conclusion: Present study suggests that use of nonspecific antidiarrheals may decrease the need for admission for intravenous fluids in children with acute diarrhea.

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Assessment of effectiveness of nonspecific antidiarrheal agents in reducing the need for intravenous rehydration in children with acute diarrhea
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DOI: 10.17511/ijmrr.2016.i01.009
Published: 2016-01-31
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T. Shanmugham SB, V. Dange S, H. Nandagavli M, M. Mutalik M. Assessment of effectiveness of nonspecific antidiarrheal agents in reducing the need for intravenous rehydration in children with acute diarrhea. Int J Med Res Rev [Internet]. 2016Jan.31 [cited 2024Dec.23];4(1):55-9. Available from: https://ijmrr.medresearch.in/index.php/ijmrr/article/view/433
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