Efficacy of Saccharomyces Boulardii in the Treatment of Acute Diarrhea

Authors

Fariha Ahmad Khan Al-Aleem Medical College, Lahore
Muhammad Zeeshan Khan Children Hospital, Lahore.
Ayela Eman Zia CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry
Syeda Tahira Zaidi Al Aleem Medical College Lahore
Sidra Mushtaq Independent Medical College Faisalabad
Fouzia Perveen Sharif Medical and Dental College Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51273/esc25.251321112

Keywords:

Diarrhea, Infants, Saccharomyces Boulardii

Abstract

Abstract
Objective: To evaluate efficacy of Saccharomyces boulardii in infantile diarrhea.
Material and Methods: It was a comparative cross-sectional study conducted in Children Hospital Lahore.
The duration of this study was of four months. 70 infants suffering from acute diarrhea were divided
randomly into study group and control group. The control group was given standard treatment of diarrhea
while study group also received Saccharomyces boulardii for five days in addition to standard treatment.
Both groups were monitored for five days. Frequency of diarrhea was monitored in both groups for five days.
Results: There was reduction in frequency of diarrhea in study group. Saccharomyces boulardii significantly
decreased the stool output in study group.
Keywords: Diarrhea, Infants, Saccharomyces Boulardii
How to cite: Khan FA, Khan MZ, Zia AE, Jabbar S, Mushtaq S, Perveen F. Efficacy of Saccharomyces Boulardii in the
Treatment of Acute Diarrhea. Esculapio - JSIMS 2025;21(01): 66-69
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51273/esc25.251321112

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2025-05-12

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Fariha Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Zeeshan Khan, Ayela Eman Zia, Syeda Tahira Zaidi, Sidra Mushtaq, Fouzia Perveen. Efficacy of Saccharomyces Boulardii in the Treatment of Acute Diarrhea. Esculapio - JSIMS [Internet]. 2025 May 12 [cited 2025 May 13];21(1):66-9. Available from: https://esculapio.pk/journal/index.php/journal-files/article/view/1184