Assessment of Efficiency and Safety of an Infant Formula Containing a Probiotic in Children

Assessment of Efficiency and Safety of an Infant Formula Containing a Probiotic in Children

Evaluate the effect of probiotics on stool output in children 1 - 18 months old.

Evaluate the effect of probiotics on stool output in children 1 - 18 months old.

Inclusion Criteria:

• children 1 - 18 months of age
• acute diarrhea
• adequately hydrated
• signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• exclusively or predominantly breast-feeding
• bloody diarrhea
• intercurrent illnesses that may affect study parameters
• use of systemic antibiotics during the 72 hours prior to enrollment
• use of anti-diarrheal medications at the time of enrollment
• use of supplement or infant formula with Lactobacillus rhamnosus 10 days prior to enrollment