International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders

242-Can a Probiotic Help to Prevent Travelers Diarrhea?

Can probiotics prevent traveler’s diarrhea? Can loperamide be taken at the same time as taking a probiotic? The information in this fact sheet was adapted from the Clinical Corner Section of Digestive Health Matters, 2009; vol. 18. No. 2. Questions and answers in IFFGD’s Clinical Corner are available free online to IFFGD members.

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Peter J Whorwell

International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders

This information is in no way intended to replace the guidance of your doctor.

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