Effect of Pentoxifylline Versus Probiotic on Preterm Neonates With Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Pentoxifylline 30 mg/kg given over 6 hours daily

probiotics sachets supplementation, in the form of lyophilized lactic acid bacteria each Aluminium stick pack contains 100 mg ( Meyer et al., 2020) Probio Tec BB12-Blend 30- IF\* (SANDOZ®.) mixed with 10 ml sterile water and given by Ryle tube once daily until discharge from the unit after clinical and laboratory improvement .