Table 5. Adverse events and reasons for dropping out of the study.
| Parameter | Value (n=2,604) | |
|---|---|---|
| Participant dropout | 183 (7.0) | |
| Reason for dropout | ||
| Intercurrent disease | 12 (0.5) | |
| Ineffectiveness of thickened formula | 50 (1.9) | |
| Intolerance/non-acceptance | 77 (3.0) | |
| None | 44 (1.7) | |
| In case of intolerance/non-acceptance* | ||
| Refusal to drink | 9 (0.4) | |
| Allergy | 8 (0.3) | |
| Continuous crying | 38 (1.5) | |
| Constipation | 14 (0.5) | |
| Diarrhea | 31 (1.2) | |
| Parental decision | 27 (1.0) | |
| Other | 7 (0.3) | |
Values are presented as number (%).
*Parents may have provided multiple reasons for leaving the study.