
Suggest An Appropriate Probiotic For Diarrhea While Traveling

Brief Answer:
Start Imodium. Travelers diarrhea.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Most likely its gastroenteritis, usually gastroenteritis is by a viral infection (Nova virus) and is self-limiting, takes five to seven days.
But as you are traveling I would suggest you take Imodium 4mg twice daily can be increased to 16 mg a day.
Probiotic VSL# should be taken.
If ofloxacin and metronidazole are available without a prescription.
Drink plenty of oral rehydration solution. In case things worsen up visit the nearest doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
Start Imodium. Travelers diarrhea.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Most likely its gastroenteritis, usually gastroenteritis is by a viral infection (Nova virus) and is self-limiting, takes five to seven days.
But as you are traveling I would suggest you take Imodium 4mg twice daily can be increased to 16 mg a day.
Probiotic VSL# should be taken.
If ofloxacin and metronidazole are available without a prescription.
Drink plenty of oral rehydration solution. In case things worsen up visit the nearest doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy


Hi so the probatic type is what again
Thank you I have not taken one before ?
I am in xxxx Island in the USA are those last two medications over the counter are they probiotics?
Thank you I have not taken one before ?
I am in xxxx Island in the USA are those last two medications over the counter are they probiotics?
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Last two medications are antibacterial (for e.coli usually causing travelers diarrhea) and antiprotozoal. In case you would need a prescription.
Take any good over the counter probiotic available at nearest store containing lactobacillus and some other strains.
Start taking loperamide.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Last two medications are antibacterial (for e.coli usually causing travelers diarrhea) and antiprotozoal. In case you would need a prescription.
Take any good over the counter probiotic available at nearest store containing lactobacillus and some other strains.
Start taking loperamide.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Gastroenterologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy

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