• Replace fluid/body salts through rehydration solution packets with purified (boiled) water added, or drink the following recipe:  
  • Traveler's Woe Cocktail 
    One 8-oz. glass of apple, orange or other fruit juice (for potassium)
    One pinch of table salt (for sodium)
    1/2 tsp. honey or corn syrup or 1 tbsp. table sugar (for glucose)
    1/4 tsp. baking soda (optional)
• Bananas and rice help settle the stomach during diarrheal illnesses, while citrus fruits aid in rehydration.
• If you have only a mild illness, you may take Pepto Bismol as directed on the package.
• If diarrhea is more severe with cramping, take Imodium as directed for immediate relief of symptoms; be certain to read the package insert for directions.
• Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic to take for self-treatment of the most common causes of traveler's diarrhea; take as instructed.
• If you experience bloody diarrhea accompanied by fever, if diarrhea persists beyond several days despite self-treatment or if you are unable to keep fluids down you should seek medical attention.
• If diarrhea continues after returning from a trip or begins after arrival home, call Travel Well for an evaluation.

From Your Pharmacy:

Pepto Bismol
Kaopectate (for children)
Imodium
Antibiotic (if prescribed)