Clinical outcomes of two lactose-free formulas in the management of acute childhood diarrhea

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Authors

Nopaorn Phavichitr · Phramongkutklao Hospital

Ruangvith Tantibhaedhyangkul · Phramongkutklao Hospital

Termpong Dumrisilp · Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital

Sittichoke Prachuapthunyachart · Chulalongkorn University

Wilaiporn Chanpreecha · Phramongkutklao Hospital

Panjachat Ratanamongkol · Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital

Voranush Chongsrisawat

Abstract

MLF demonstrated noninferior clinical outcomes and safety compared to SLF, with a significant reduction in formula-related costs. MLF could be an appropriate alternative for the management of acute diarrhea in young children, especially in resource-constrained settings.

Topics & Keywords

Infant Nutrition and Health Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Digestive system and related health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics

Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 114953-114953

DOI: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i1.114953

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