title: [Time and again it hits the little ones: herbal therapy for childhood diarrhea].
abstract: Acute diarrhea is amongst the most common childhood illnesses. Of paramount importance is an oral rehydration with glucose-electrolyte solutions. A number of herbal therapies are available to shorten the duration of the diarrhea and to alleviate the unpleasant symptoms. Although herbal preparations are generally well tolerated, only a few have been tested on children and adjusted to their needs. Various therapies for diarrhea in childhood are highlighted with regard to the clinical trials with children, and their user-friendliness.
authors: Dr. Loges + Co. GmbH, Winsen, Germany. biller@loges.de
authors: Andreas
authors: A
authors: Biller
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000930:Antidiarrheals / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D020843:Chamomile; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003968:Diarrhea, Infantile / Q000188:drug therapy; D005503:Food Additives / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010368:Pectins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008517:Phytotherapy; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000930:Antidiarrheals; D005503:Food Additives; D010368:Pectins
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