In the two groups, zinc was used in 36.5% and 59.8% diarrheal episodes and ORS in 34.8% and 59.2% episodes in the 4 weeks preceding interviews in intervention areas. In control areas, ORS was used in 7.8% and 9.8% episodes. Care seeking for diarrhea, prescription of drugs of unknown identity and antibiotics for diarrhea reduced in intervention communities.