Study Maneuver  Block randomization procedure was used using block of size 8  Recruited patients received either zinc and ORS or ORS alone  Both groups received instructions for the use of ORS, those randomized to the zinc group also received zinc tablets along with culturally appropriate message for zinc usage  Zinc (Nutriset; manufactured by Rodael, Malaunay, France) as well as ORS was provided by WHO  Zinc was supplemented as dispersible 10-mg tablets, mothers given instructions for dissolving it in water or breast milk, and administered for 14 days
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