What stomach medicine is good for traveling abroad?

Pepto-Bismol has been used for a number of years to prevent travelers' diarrhea. Studies show that if adults take the equivalent of two tabs four times a day, it can decrease the incidence of travelers' diarrhea up to 60%.



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Make sure your pre-travel diet includes plenty of fiber, which makes stools softer and more comfortable to pass. Foods high in fiber include many fruits, like apples (with the skin), raspberries, and pears; beans; and whole-grain foods such as bran cereal.

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These drugs are usually taken shortly before a flight. They include: Anti-anxiety medication, such as diazepam (Valium) or alprazolam (Xanax). Motion sickness medication, such as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine).

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Use over-the-counter products. Digestion relief medication that contains the active ingredients loperamide (Imodium) or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate) helps reduce the frequency of loose, watery stools and ease cramping.

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6 Ways to Prevent Motion Sickness While Flying
  • Choose your seat strategically. Because you're flying through air currents, the flight will have a normal bumpiness to it. ...
  • Take Dramamine. ...
  • Try to relax. ...
  • Stay away from greasy or spicy foods. ...
  • Avoid digital screens and reading materials. ...
  • Ask for ginger ale from the beverage cart.


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Premedicate. For a long trip, it's a good idea for IBS patients with diarrhea to take antidiarrheal medicines such as Imodium or Lomotil if they know they can tolerate it, says Crowe. Some people become too constipated with the drugs.

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People often come to us requesting the doctor or nurse to prescribe diazepam for fear of flying or assist with sleep during flights. Diazepam is a sedative, which means it makes you sleepy and more relaxed.

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These include any hormone-based drugs, like the contraceptive pill and some fertility medicines, and drugs used to prevent heart attack and stroke. Antihistamines should also not be used to help passengers sleep during a flight.

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Travellers' diarrhoea is one of the most common health issues experienced during travel. It can be caused by many different germs like bacteria (E. coli, Salmonella), viruses (norovirus) and parasites (Giardia).

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