In a randomised, placebo controlled trial, 36 children aged 7 to 60 months with acute diarrhoea of unknown aetiology, with mild to moderate dehydration, were randomised to the Salovum® or placebo groups. Initially16 grams of Salovum® or ordinary egg yolk (placebo) mixed inoral rehydration salts was given, followed by 8 grams every 5 hours until recovery. The number and consistency of stools were recorded.