Comparative Trial of 'Isomi' and Skimmed Milk in the Treatment of severe Kwashiorkor and Diarrhoea.

Authors

  • Aderele, W. I
  • Effiong, C. E
  • Seriki, O
  • Olatunbosun, D. A.

Abstract

Summary: A lactose-free soya-based formula, 'Isomil", was compared with the traditionally accepted dried skimmed milk (DSM) in the treatment of 26 children with severe kwashiorkor and diarrhoea. The results show generally good clinical, biochemical and haematological responses which did not differ significantly between the two treatment groups. "Isomil” was however, tolerated less well and vomiting was more common with it than with DSM. The study shows that “Isomil”, though more expensive than DSM, has no distinct advantage over the latter and it is therefore not recommended for the routine management of kwashiorkor.

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Published

2024-05-30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (1977): Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics

Section

ORIGINALS

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 Comparative Trial of ’Isomi’ and Skimmed Milk in the Treatment of severe Kwashiorkor and Diarrhoea. (2024). NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS, 4(2), 27-31. https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/1034