Calling DOCTORS/ PHARMACISTS re travel health

[noonar]

hi, we are off to morocco with dds 2.5 and 5 in march. i am worried that they may suffer from stomach cramps/ sickness and diarrohea when they encounter unfamiliar bacteria.

a friend has suggested that anti biotics can be used to treat this kind of thing. is this true?

tia.

anyone?

I thought it was pro-biotics? Some freinds swear blind that it helps them not get tummy bugs when eating abroad. Not sure which ones are safe for kids though or if tis best just to get yoghurt with it in.

tahnks alex. it was def an anti biotic to treat sickness.

Ciproxin is probably what you're thinking of, Noonar. This article about traveller's diarrhoea is very useful. It mentions probiotics as well.

you could also bring along some homoeopathic remedies -
arsen alb for food related diarrhoea and nux vom for sickness

And some fairy dust for good luck sugarmagnolia.

You need all the precautions like boiled or bottled water caution with fruit - stick to bananas or oranges which need to be peeled. Need to take rehydration salts with you. Cipro not recommended for growing children as it causes joint problems so only used if absolutely necessary.

Should be less risk in good hotels. Also if fall ill after return home don't forget to mention trip to doctor

Hey, don't knock it til you've tried it. I agree that all your tips are good but if they still end up with diarrhoea, I swear to you, Arsen Alb does the trick every time.

Surgeons use erythromycin for it's pro-kinetic quality. It's given in a dose of 125mg four times a day and I see it used reguarly on ITU's. It's supposed to keep the bowel healthy and 'moving' hence prevents bacteria settling. However it is unlicensed for this use and you would be hard pushed to get someone to prescribe it.