Oral Diosmectite is effective in Children with Acute Watery Diarrhoea

We are in the era of evidence-based medicine. The treatmen to diseases should be based on the best available scientific evidence. I would like to share this clinical study with you for the following reasons:

• This is a study done in Malaysia (and Peru) -- suit to our local context
• This adresses the common childhood problem -- diarrhoea

Oral Diosmectite Reduces Stool Output and Diarrhea Duration in Children With Acute Watery Diarrhea

"These results show that diosmectite significantly decreased stool output in children with acute watery diarrhea, especially those who were rotavirus-positive."

I read the prescription literature and it states "not recommended in childeren below 6 in accordance to Malaysia's Drug Control Authority".
However, the above study involved children from 0 to 36 months old. No adverse side effects were noted. In the past, there are many off-label prescription done for the children among the doctors in Malaysia. With this study results, we can safely administer this drug to the suffering children.
The only problem with this medicine is it has no pleasant taste. You can help your babies by mixing it with a semi-liquid food, broth, stewed, fruit, puree, etc.