Rifaximin for children with acute diarrhea
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medicine called rifaximin, taken along with oral rehydration solution, helps children aged 6 to 11 recover faster from acute (short-lasting) diarrhea that is likely caused by a bacterial infection. The study compares rifaximin plus oral rehydration versus oral rehydration alone.
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Who can take part
- Children aged 6 to 11 years old
- Weight at least 33 pounds (15 kg)
- Must be able to swallow pills
- Has had at least 3 loose stools in the past 24 hours
- Illness started less than 96 hours ago
- Must agree to use birth control if applicable (for post-menarche girls and boys)
- No chronic diarrhea, severe dehydration, or recent use of antibiotics or anti-diarrheal medications
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