When should I take activated charcoal for Bali belly?

Generally speaking, it is recommended that if you feel your stomach is a bit off, that you take 1-2 capsules once daily for 1-2 days. If, however, you have food poisoning with diarrhoea, then the recommended activated charcoal dosage is usually around 4-6 capsules taken 3-5 times throughout the day for several days.



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TREATMENT OPTIONS Antidiarrheal tablets such as Attapulgite with or without kaolin or pectin and activated charcoal can also be helpful. 3,4 Other treatments are usually given for specific symptoms, such as anti-nausea, painkillers or antipyretic (fever reducers).

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Start taking probiotics before your trip: Begin taking probiotics at least two weeks before your trip to Bali to help build up the beneficial bacteria in your gut. Continue taking probiotics during your trip: Take probiotics daily while you're in Bali to help maintain the balance of bacteria in your gut.

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Some people believe that drinking Yakult for a few weeks before travelling and while in Bali will increase the good bacteria in their gut to fight off any nasty stomach bugs. This is not medically proven so still take all other precautions.

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I Take a 250mg charcoal pill one time for extreme gas, bloating and acid indigestion when needed and within 1/2 hour, all symptoms disapear. I also have changed my diet to eliminate most of the offending foods and this has help...

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Some studies show that activated charcoal can help with gas and digestion. However, the studies are mixed. One study found that a mix of charcoal and the gas-relieving medication Simethicone seems to help ease pain, gas, and bloating.

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But it's not all deckchairs on the beach and cocktails around the pool. The Travel Doctor estimates 30-50% of Aussie tourists will experience a bout of Bali Belly. That's thousands of people holed up in their hotel room suffering instead of enjoying the sights.

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The tap water in Bali isn't recommended for drinking, so avoid it and stick to sealed bottled water. That includes steering clear of more than you might think, including ice in drinks, brushing your teeth with tap water, ingesting water in the shower, and food that has been washed in tap water.

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To reduce your risks, we recommend not eating these foods in Bali:
  • Food from street vendors - eat at hotels and reputable restaurants.
  • Leafy green vegetables and salads - they could be contaminated after being washed with tap water.
  • Rare or undercooked meats. ...
  • Seafood.
  • Chicken particularly if it's not fully cooked.


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While it isn't particularly common, tourists can get Bali belly twice. This is because many different bacteria and viruses are known to cause the ailment, and contracting it once will not make you immune to all of them.

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Many people who travel from developed to developing countries experience traveller's diarrhoea. This illness can occur at any time during the trip, or even after the person gets home. It is usually a self-limiting condition that clears up after a few days. It is often caused by eating contaminated food or water.

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Bali Belly can leave patients extremely dehydrated. An IV helps quickly replenish not only fluids, but essential electrolytes and sugar.

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