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RACECADOTRIAL - A NOVEL DRUG FOR TREATMENT OF ACUTE WATERY DIARRHEA IN INDIAN CHILDREN

Dr. M. R. Savita, G.M.C., Mysore



Introduction:


      Acute diarrheal disorder is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in children under 5 years of age in developing countries. Racecadotril is being proposed as a new "WONDER" drug in management of acute watery diarrhea in children.

Objective:


      To assess the efficacy and adverse effects profile of Racecadotril in Indian children with acute watery diarrhea.

Design:


      Double blind, randomized placebo controlled clinical trial.

Setting:


      Urban teaching hospital and a referral center.

Subjects:


      Children aged less than or equal to 5 years with acute diarrheal disorder.

Methods:


      60 Children aged less than or equal to 5 years with acute diarrheal disorder of 5 days duration or less, were randomized into Racecadotril group (n = 30) or placebo group (n = 30) in addition to oral rehydration therapy. The mean duration of diarrhea and vomiting after randomization, total ORS intake and time taken for correction of dehydration were assessed.

Results:


       The baseline characteristics before randomization were comparable between Racecadotril and placebo group. Racecadotril group had a significant reduction in duration of diarrhea [40 hrs Vs 61.6 hrs in placebo group, p<0.01] and total ORS intake [841.67 ml Vs 1385 ml in placebo group, 'P' < 0.001] No adverse effects were documented in the Racecadotril group.

Conclusion:


      This study demonstrated that Racecadotril therapy is effective and safe in the management of acute watery diarrhea in children.


Last Updated on 01-1-2006

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