Impact of Bismuth Subsalicylate on Antimicrobial Use Among Adult Diarrhea Outpatients--Pakistan
Impact of Bismuth Subsalicylate on Antimicrobial Use Among Adult Diarrhea Outpatients--Pakistan
The purpose of this study is to learn whether bismuth subsalicylate can reduce use of
 antibiotics among adults with diarrhea in Pakistan.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Persons aged 15 - 65 years old

 -  Presenting with mild to moderate, non-bloody, acute diarrhea (≥3 loose stools/day for
 <3 days) to participating health care settings

 -  For whom the study physicians recommend antimicrobial treatment

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Is pregnant

 -  Requires hospitalization

 -  Has signs or symptoms of septicemia

 -  Has a primary complaint of another acute illness

 -  Has a serious chronic illness

 -  Has an allergy to aspirin

 -  Has been exposed to antimicrobial or antidiarrheal medications within 72 hours of
 enrollment

 -  Previously enrolled in study