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Original Article

Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of loperamide plus simethicone versus loperamide alone and simethicone alone in the treatment of acute diarrhea with gas-related abdominal discomfort

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Pages 1033-1043 | Accepted 20 Feb 2007, Published online: 26 Mar 2007

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