Comparison of efficacy of Saccharomyces boulardii strain in the treatment of acute diarrhea in children: A prospective, single‑blind, randomized controlled clinical trial

Patients were assigned a study number corresponding to their entry in the trial. They were randomized by simple randomization with the help of computer‑generated random numbers. As per the allocation, drugs were prescribed to the patients by the pediatrician. All children included in the study received oral rehydration solution (ORS) ad libitum (as much as required after passing of each stool or vomiting or both and whenever child demand for it) till resolution of diarrhea and zinc 10 mg/day in a child of <6 months and 20 mg/day for a child >6 months a day for 14 days.