Skip to main content

Medications for Traveler's Diarrhea

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Filter
Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
Aemcolo Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
rifamycin systemic
Drug class:
rifamycin derivatives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Bactrim Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim systemic
Drug class:
sulfonamides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Bismarex Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
bismuth subsalicylate systemic
Drug class:
antidiarrheals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Bismatrol Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
bismuth subsalicylate systemic
Drug class:
antidiarrheals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Bismatrol Maximum Strength Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
bismuth subsalicylate systemic
Drug class:
antidiarrheals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cipro I.V. Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
ciprofloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cipro XR Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
ciprofloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Co-trimoxazole Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim systemic
Drug class:
sulfonamides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Diamode Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
loperamide systemic
Drug class:
antidiarrheals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Kaopectate Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
bismuth subsalicylate systemic
Drug class:
antidiarrheals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Kola-Pectin DS Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
bismuth subsalicylate systemic
Drug class:
antidiarrheals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Peptic Relief Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
bismuth subsalicylate systemic
Drug class:
antidiarrheals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Percy Medicine Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
bismuth subsalicylate systemic
Drug class:
antidiarrheals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Pink Bismuth Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
bismuth subsalicylate systemic
Drug class:
antidiarrheals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
rifamycin Rate Add review
Rx N
Generic name:
rifamycin systemic
Brand name:
Aemcolo
Drug class:
rifamycin derivatives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Septra Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim systemic
Drug class:
sulfonamides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Septra DS Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim systemic
Drug class:
sulfonamides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sulfatrim Pediatric Rate Add review
Rx D N X
Generic name:
sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim systemic
Drug class:
sulfonamides
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Up and Up Anti-Diarrheal Solution Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
loperamide systemic
Drug class:
antidiarrheals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Anti-Diarrheal 7.0 1 review for Anti-Diarrheal to treat Traveler's Diarrhea
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
loperamide systemic
Drug class:
antidiarrheals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
bismuth subsalicylate 10 1 review for bismuth subsalicylate to treat Traveler's Diarrhea
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
bismuth subsalicylate systemic
Brand names:
Pepto-Bismol, Bismarex, Kaopectate, Bismatrol, Bismatrol Maximum Strength, Kola-Pectin DS, Peptic Relief, Percy Medicine, Pink Bismuth
Drug class:
antidiarrheals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cipro 10 1 review for Cipro to treat Traveler's Diarrhea
Rx C N
Generic name:
ciprofloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Imodium A-D 10 1 review for Imodium A-D to treat Traveler's Diarrhea
Rx/OTC C N X
Generic name:
loperamide systemic
Drug class:
antidiarrheals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ofloxacin 1.0 1 review for ofloxacin to treat Traveler's Diarrhea
Rx C N
Generic name:
ofloxacin systemic
Drug class:
quinolones and fluoroquinolones
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Pepto-Bismol 10 1 review for Pepto-Bismol to treat Traveler's Diarrhea
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
bismuth subsalicylate systemic
Drug class:
antidiarrheals
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects

Frequently asked questions

View more FAQ

Alternative treatments for Traveler's Diarrhea

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Traveler's Diarrhea. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However, there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Traveler's Diarrhea.

Learn more about Traveler's Diarrhea

Care guides

Symptoms and treatments

Legend

Rating For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.