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Gastro - severe diarrhoea

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jcr67
jcr67

I'm on an overseas trip seeing in-laws in France, before a Vietnam holiday next week. I have caught a gastro bug which is going around. Not even water is being held. The diver danger area is getting sore, but I don't believe I am having an attack.

I have just popped an Augmentin Duo Forte.

Laying off the Flagyl for now. I was hoping to save the AB's for Vietnam.

I have Imodium, but know to try and avoid it, as it can supposedly backfire on DD people.

Question - can anyone tell me if Diosmectite (Smecta) is a safe way to treat the diarrhoea in people with DD?

Many thanks.

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  • ruth46022
    ruth46022 jcr67

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    Hi jcr, If I were you I wouldn't take any chances and go along to your in-law's GP.

    You don't want it progressing before going to Vietnam. It may pass but with you off to Vietnam soon I would get professional advice first.

    Hope your feeling well soon! Enjoy your holiday....

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