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Xifaxan For Travelers Diarrhea

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Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

I am allergic to Aleve and naprosyn, Cipro also. I break out with hives. Can I take Pepto Bismal for travelers diarrhea ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

Hi, Im traveling in SE asia. I got travelers diarrhea 3 days ago. I took azithromycin the first day because i knew it was more than just a little thing. I still fee sick. Can i take it again? Thanks ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. R.A. Singh MD

I have had travelers diarrhea for the past 72 hours, with lots of red blood in my stools since this morning (day three) Should I "wait it out", or see a doctor? Are antibiotics recommended or can I eat ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. R.A. Singh ( Emergency Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  Ralf Von Seckendorff MD

travelers diarrhea . I was given a prescription of cipro before I left and took it right away when symptoms started. It s been 3 days and I m still going but haven t eaten anything. It s not a normal... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Baranidharan Kuselan MD

for ciprofloxacin (for travelers diarrhea ) if needed. I know it is not the ideal antibiotic and my ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan ( Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist)

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Dr. R Vashisht MD MD

just returned from domninican republic with a case of travelers diarrhea. went to family physician yesterday. he recommended pepto bismol, not antibiotics. the diarrhea has subsided almost to the point... View answer

Answered by : Dr. R Vashisht MD ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi MD

1). Will be doing high altitude trekking in Nepal. Will have acetazolamide. 2). What Rx meds are available for travelers diarrhea? Or, are OTC options good enough? Plus, -- Interactions w/ other meds? (I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusian Ghausi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Akhtarhusain MD

How long to we need to take intetrix to get rid of travelers diarrhea? The medication is strong and we would like to take for as short a duration as possible. We have taken three doses so far We have ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash MD

diarrhea ever since we have returned after everytime he eats. Just yesterday we noticed that he was very itchy and his torso has a rash. Is the rash a part of the travelers diarrhea or do we need to... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash ( Ophthalmologist)
Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, was treated with Cipro for travelers diarrhea & now since 5 days after the completing of the Cipro I have been having off & on diarrhea & cramping, & some off & on... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)