Racecadotril v placebo for severe watery diarrhoea in children§
| Outcomes | Racecadotril | Placebo | Mean difference (95% CI) | Relative rate reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 hour stool output (g/kg) | 92 | 170 | 78 (40 to 116) | 46% |
| Total stool output at 5 days (g/kg) | 157 | 331 | 174 (80 to 268) | 53% |
| RBI (CI) | NNT (CI) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| §Abbreviations defined in glossary; mean difference, RBI, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| 5 day cure rate | 84% | 66% | 28% (4.9 to 59) | 6 (4 to 29) |