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oom temperature or cool. Store in refrigerator for at most 24 hours.
Fluid replacement, in the form of effervescent tablets (Resorb) or powder can be purchased at the
pharmacy.
Are there prescription-free medicines?
Dimor, Imodium, Loperamid and Travello are antidiarrhoeics that alleviate the symptoms of
temporary diarrhoea. These medicines reduce intestinal activity and give the intestine more time to
absorb water from the intestinal contents. The effects can often be seen within 4 hours.
These medicines do not kill the virus or bacteria, and consequently cannot be taken for preventative
purposes.
How can I prevent diarrhoea?
Always wash your hands before eating or preparing food and after visiting the lavatory. If you travel
south, do not drink tap water and do not take ice in drinks. Only eat well-cooked or fried food and
avoid unpeeled fruit, raw vegetables and ice cream.
In order to prevent travellers diarrhoea, you can start taking capsules containing lactic acid bacteria,
such as Bifolac, Docidus or Trevis, a few days before the journey. They help to retain the balance
between intestinal bacteria that are beneficial and those that cause illness.