Traveller's diarrhoea treatment, reviewed by a clinician
Stomach upsets are one of the most common travel health problems. A short online consultation lets a UK clinician review your health and travel plans, and where appropriate arrange treatment to take with you or use if symptoms start.
- Free online consultation, no GP appointment needed
- UK-registered clinician reviews your health and travel plans
- Clinician-approved treatment, if suitable, delivered discreetly before you travel
Common symptoms of traveller's diarrhoea
- Sudden, loose or watery stools
- Stomach cramps
- Nausea or vomiting
- Mild fever
- Urgency or increased frequency of bowel movements
- Bloating or wind
How it works
Answer a few quick questions
Tell us about your symptoms and medical history in a short online consultation.
Reviewed by a UK clinician
A GPhC-registered pharmacist checks your answers and, if appropriate, issues a prescription.
Delivered to your door
Your treatment is dispensed and posted out in discreet, plain packaging.
What increases your risk
Traveller's diarrhoea is usually caused by contaminated food or water. A few precautions can lower your chances of being affected.
Drinking untreated tap or ice water
Uncooked or unpeeled food, and street food
Poor local food hygiene standards
Limited handwashing facilities
When to seek urgent help
Most cases settle within a few days with rest and fluids. Seek urgent medical attention (locally, or via emergency services) if you or a travel companion have blood in your stool, a high fever, severe abdominal pain, signs of significant dehydration (such as a very dry mouth, dizziness, confusion, or passing very little urine), symptoms lasting more than a few days, or if the affected person is very young, elderly, pregnant, or has a weakened immune system.
FAQs
Yes, after your consultation, if a clinician judges it appropriate, treatment can be prescribed and delivered before you leave, so you have it on hand if you need it.
No, staying hydrated with oral rehydration salts and fluids remains important alongside any treatment; your consultation will cover this.
This consultation is intended for adults. Children with diarrhoea while travelling should be assessed by a local doctor or, on return, their GP.
A few days beforehand is ideal, so there's time for review and delivery before your trip.
Yes, all deliveries are sent in plain, discreet packaging.
If symptoms persist beyond a few days or worsen, stop relying on self-treatment and seek local medical care or contact a UK GP/NHS 111 on your return.
Yes, the consultation includes general precautions to help reduce your risk while abroad.
Ready to prepare for your trip?
Complete our short online consultation today. A UK clinician will review your answers and, if appropriate, arrange treatment to take with you.
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