Table 3 The adherence to the study

No data after baseline for primary outcome analysis

2

0

Data collected retrospectively by interview

4

13

Unclear responses clarified by interview

5

3

Not compliant to study medication^a

Missed one dose, but taken on the next day

1

–

Vomited constantly and stopped the study medication

1

–

Took half of dose, vomited < 30 min and took another half of dose

1

–

Took medicine in the afternoon (not in the morning)

2

–

Not compliant to the follow-up visits

Delayed timing of follow-up visit

3

3

Left study

2

2

Additional interventions

Received additional oral corticosteroids

3^b

1^c

Received intervention of co-medication from study investigator

2

5