Antiemetics for reducing vomiting related to acute gastroenteritis in children and adolescents

BACKGROUND: Vomiting is a common manifestation of acute gastroenteritis in children and adolescents. When untreated, it can be a hindrance to oral rehydration therapy, which is the cornerstone in the management of acute gastroenteritis. Evidence is needed concerning the safety and efficacy of antiem...

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Main Authors: Zbys Fedorowicz, Vanitha A. Jagannath, Ben Carter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-31802012000400015&lng=en&tlng=en