These figures may be an underestimate because many newborns do not receive medical care. In developed countries, the estimated incidence of pneumonia in full-term infants is less than 1 percent. However, among ill infants of normal and low birth weight, the incidence may be closer to 10 percent [5].
Diphenoxylate (INN, BAN) (brand name Diocalm), or diphenoxylate hydrochloride (USAN), is a centrally-active opioid drug of the phenylpiperidine series that is used for the treatment of diarrhea.
Diphenylmethanol is a secondary alcohol. It has uses in perfume and pharmaceutical manufacture. It is an irritant to the eyes, skin and respiratory system.It may be prepared by a Grignard reaction between phenylmagnesium bromide and benzaldehyde, or by reducing benzophenone, with sodium borohydride or with zinc dust.t has uses in perfume and pharmaceutical manufacture. It is an irritant to the eyes, skin and respiratory system.