Hyde Park Pharmacy · Travel
A stand-by course of antibiotics to take with you for severe travellers' diarrhoea — after an online consultation.
Our pharmacist confirms every supply before dispatch.
Azithromycin is a short antibiotic course you carry with you and take only if you get severe diarrhoea while travelling. Most travellers' diarrhoea settles with rehydration alone — this is for the more serious episodes.
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If suitable, we supply a stand-by course plus rehydration advice
Only for severe diarrhoea — several loose stools with fever or blood. For milder cases, rehydration sachets (Dioralyte) and rest are usually enough.
No — it's mainly for travel to higher-risk regions or where medical care is hard to reach. Our pharmacist will advise.
No. The patient group direction that governs this service excludes anyone who is currently pregnant, and breast-feeding mothers cannot use azithromycin. If either applies to you, our pharmacist will not supply the treatment under this service and will discuss other options for managing your condition, or signpost you to another health professional or service where appropriate.
Our pharmacist will ask about any medications you are currently taking before supplying azithromycin. As a rule, antacids should not be taken with azithromycin and doses should be spread out. Caution is also needed with drugs that prolong the QT interval and with certain heart-rhythm conditions, so tell our pharmacist your full medical history so they can check the treatment is suitable for you.
Travellers' diarrhoea is generally self-limiting, but you should seek medical advice if your symptoms persist. While you are unwell, prevent dehydration, eat and drink as normal, and do not swim. Follow food and water hygiene precautions, including washing your hands after the toilet and before preparing or eating food, to help protect yourself and others.
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