Acute gastroentritis in children. Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: 5 cc of placebo that is as similar in appearance, color, and taste as possible to the original drug. The placebo drug will be prepared by the pharmacy of Dr. Sabzeqabae
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Months to 60 Months
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age between 6 and 60 months At least once watery and loose diarrhea in 24 hours Vomiting at least once in the last 4 hours Patients with mild to moderate dehydration
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe dehydration or hypovolemic shock Surgical causes of vomiting Adverse drug reaction to Ondansetron Bloody vomiting Severe abdominal distention or ileous Congenital or aquired cardiac diseases Under 6 months infants Bloody stool
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The need for intravenous fluid therapy. Timepoint: During the first 4 hours of receiving the drug and placebo, the patient's symptoms are evaluated every hour. Method of measurement: Clinical judgment of the doctor and the degree of dehydration of the patient. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Repeated vomiting. Timepoint: First 4 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: History taking. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMinoo Saeidi
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed