Comparison 8.

Metronidazole versus nifuratel

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 No parasitological cure	2	187	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.56 [0.30, 1.05]
2 Side effects	2		Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	Subtotals only
2.1 Any side effect	2	187	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	1.22 [0.31, 4.87]
2.2 Allergic symptoms	1	91	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	4.69 [0.23, 95.00]
2.3 Nausea	1	91	Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI)	2.81 [0.12, 67.27]