Safety and efficacy of Yupingfeng granules in children with recurrent respiratory tract infection: A randomized clinical trial

Xu B, Li X, Hu S, Bao Y, Chen F, Chen Z, Du Y, Liu E, Liu Y, Mou Q, Su B, Wang B, Xu J, Xu G, Yang Q, Gao L, Liu X, Li L, Ma R, Shen K · Pediatric Investigation · 2022 June

DOI 10.1002/ped4.12326

Objective

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Yupingfeng (YPF) monotherapy in treating children with recurrent respiratory tract infection (RRTI).

Conclusions

Yupingfeng (YPF) granules were noninferior to the active control drug pidotimod oral solution for the treatment of RRTI in children, and were superior to placebo, with a high safety profile.

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