Clinical outcomes of two lactose-free formulas in the management of acute childhood diarrhea

Figure 1 The Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials flow diagram of the study. MLF: Medium-chain triglyceride-containing lactose-free formula; SLF: Standard lactose-free formula.

Figure 2 Stool frequency and consistency in pediatric patients with acute diarrhea receiving either medium-chain triglyceride-containing lactose-free formula or standard lactose-free formula during the 7-day intervention period. A: Daily stool frequency (median values) in medium-chain triglyceride-containing lactose-free formula group (solid line) vs standard lactose-free formula group (dashed line); B: Daily assessment of stool consistency using the modified Bristol Stool Form Scale for Children, with medium-chain triglyceride-containing lactose-free formula group (black bars) and standard lactose-free formula group (gray bars). Modified Bristol Stool Form Scale for Children score of 3 represents normal stool consistency. MLF: Medium-chain triglyceride-containing lactose-free formula; SLF: Standard lactose-free formula; mBSFS-C: Modified Bristol Stool Form Scale for Children.