what to take for travelers diarrhea
Pepto-Bismol has been used for a number of years to prevent travelers' diarrhea. Studies show that if adults take the equivalent of two tabs four times a day, it can decrease the incidence of travelersâ diarrhea up to 60%. Now, many people who take that amount of Pepto-Bismol end up with severe constipation. I take two tabs twice a day when I go into a risky situation.
Food and water contaminated with fecal matter are the main sources of infection. Bacteria such as enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, enteroaggregative E. coli, Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Shigella are common causes of travelerâs diarrhea. Parasites and viruses are less common etiologies.
DUKORALÂ® is a drinkable vaccine. Itâs the only oral vaccine available that provides you with protection against diarrhea caused by heat-labile toxin producing enterotoxigenic E. coli (LT-producing ETEC). DUKORALÂ® is suitable for most adults and may be prescribed to children as young as 2 years old. You do not need a prescription for DUKORALÂ® for enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)-diarrhea, unless you live in Quebec. DUKORALÂ® is available at your local pharmacy or travel clinic. DUKORALÂ® est un vaccin buvable.