Table 4.
Absolute risk reduction (95%CI for differences between proportions), relative risk reduction (RRR) and number needed to treat (NNT)
| Symptoms, d | Absolute risk reduction1 (95% CI for difference in improvement) (%) | RRR (%) | NNT |
| Heartburn, d 28 | + 11.1 (2.7-19.4) | 15 | 9 |
| Acid regurgitation, d 14 | + 15.3 (5.3-25.0) | 26 | 7 |
| Acid regurgitation, d 28 | + 10.5 (3.6-17.5) | 13 | 10 |
| Bloating, d 14 | + 16.8 (5.7-27.9) | 33 | 6 |
| Bloating, d 28 | + 10.2 (1.4-19.0) | 13 | 10 |
1
Significant differences in favor of test group were analyzed.