Acute diarrhea treatment in children under counseling from private pharmacies in Nha Trang, 2004
- Author:
Dang Duc Anh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diarrhea, children
- MeSH:
Diarrhea;
Child;
Pharmacies
- From:Journal of Preventive Medicine
2005;15(2):11-14
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
A randomized investigation was conducted in 30 of total 80 private pharmacies registered enterprise at Nha Trang city from Mar to Apr 2004 to determine real situation of treatment diarrhea for children under advice of the pharmacies. Results: rate of pharmacies advising treatment for diarrhea by ORS are relatively low while ORS drug is used largely and effectively in treatment diarrhea. 87% pharmacies have provided incorrect counseling to their customers.
