{"id":9491,"date":"2016-10-13T00:13:13","date_gmt":"2016-10-13T00:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easytravelclinic.com.au\/?page_id=9491"},"modified":"2022-01-14T09:40:07","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T09:40:07","slug":"travel-pack","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/travelmedical.com.au\/travel-pack","title":{"rendered":"Travel Pack"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-1y84pxv-06a83c894db60d73376d19818104cd05 main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_layout_row  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9491'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5vj34j-4451382c7994d8bb46995b2689d0af28\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-5vj34j-4451382c7994d8bb46995b2689d0af28{\npadding-bottom:30px;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-5vj34j-4451382c7994d8bb46995b2689d0af28 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-5vj34j-4451382c7994d8bb46995b2689d0af28 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-5vj34j-4451382c7994d8bb46995b2689d0af28 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-5vj34j-4451382c7994d8bb46995b2689d0af28 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-thin-font av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >TRAVEL PACK<strong>.<\/strong><\/h1><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>Which medicines might you wants to take with you?<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5\">\n#top .hr.av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1vn4lj7-81500754879e8e1011f88e930bf31fd1\">\n.flex_column.av-1vn4lj7-81500754879e8e1011f88e930bf31fd1{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-1vn4lj7-81500754879e8e1011f88e930bf31fd1 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-1tayz6b-862a24e74c5b50b7a397145004e25084'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class='av_dropcap2 av-av_dropcap2-bd3e2e98007e8df5c1bbaff1392a902e'>T<\/span>he Travel Doctor will offer you a prescription for a travel pack. You simply\u00a0take the script\u00a0the <em>the pharmacy of your choice<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s our <strong>ABC<\/strong> approach to travel scripts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A<\/strong> for <strong>A<\/strong>ntibiotics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>B<\/strong> for <strong>B<\/strong>asic Medicines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>C<\/strong> for <strong>C<\/strong>omprehensive written advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1r501sj-a201e6bdc75de79edca4a13eabe631e9\">\n.flex_column.av-1r501sj-a201e6bdc75de79edca4a13eabe631e9{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-1r501sj-a201e6bdc75de79edca4a13eabe631e9 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-65f3hf-07bc0c17f709e9e7e9291411afd30c91'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class='av_dropcap2 av-av_dropcap2-bd3e2e98007e8df5c1bbaff1392a902e'>T<\/span>he Travel Pack is <strong>tailored<\/strong> to your requirements. These are the sorts of things that are taken into account:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your\u00a0destination<\/li>\n<li>The type of holiday or experience<\/li>\n<li>How self-sufficient you want to be<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-1oyyrj7-6d9c360b747f6b2ddf5833bd93314181 entry-content-wrapper alternate_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  alternate-black grid-row-not-first  container_wrap fullsize'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1n67ns3-a1e046157251ad629142fe944468cf70\">\n.flex_cell.av-1n67ns3-a1e046157251ad629142fe944468cf70{\nvertical-align:top;\npadding:30px 30px 30px 30px;\nbackground:url(https:\/\/travelmedical.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/travel-script.jpg) 50% 100% no-repeat scroll ;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av_one_half av-1n67ns3-a1e046157251ad629142fe944468cf70 no_margin  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch' ><div class='flex_cell_inner'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1l7b5cj-9dafe355fa4f338d528e5c560bf6dff7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1l7b5cj-9dafe355fa4f338d528e5c560bf6dff7{\nheight:130px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1l7b5cj-9dafe355fa4f338d528e5c560bf6dff7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-9  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1k075fn-4c4e63061eac0a3cb95e8d37e5d28136\">\n.flex_cell.av-1k075fn-4c4e63061eac0a3cb95e8d37e5d28136{\nvertical-align:top;\npadding:130px 30px 130px 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av_one_half av-1k075fn-4c4e63061eac0a3cb95e8d37e5d28136 no_margin  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-last ' ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3zmtar-9fe30b862bbb73b41cd0d5a8bd8f862d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-3zmtar-9fe30b862bbb73b41cd0d5a8bd8f862d{\npadding-bottom:20px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-3zmtar-9fe30b862bbb73b41cd0d5a8bd8f862d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-3zmtar-9fe30b862bbb73b41cd0d5a8bd8f862d .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-3zmtar-9fe30b862bbb73b41cd0d5a8bd8f862d .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-3zmtar-9fe30b862bbb73b41cd0d5a8bd8f862d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-3zmtar-9fe30b862bbb73b41cd0d5a8bd8f862d av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-11  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-thin-font av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >THE SCRIPT<strong>.<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvnljkdm-147d01ecd22a64c5357167ad88cd75c3\">\n#top .hr.av-jvnljkdm-147d01ecd22a64c5357167ad88cd75c3{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-jvnljkdm-147d01ecd22a64c5357167ad88cd75c3 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jvnljkdm-147d01ecd22a64c5357167ad88cd75c3 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1g2umpf-10d4a6baf1be5abdbe5e8e7effa917a3\">\n.flex_column.av-1g2umpf-10d4a6baf1be5abdbe5e8e7effa917a3{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-1g2umpf-10d4a6baf1be5abdbe5e8e7effa917a3 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-1ehpvhv-4698c56e3e522f5c22298a24199c1bf4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The following prescribed medications may be prescribed by the travel doctor\u00a0when required:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loperamide (eg. Gastrostop).<\/li>\n<li>Azithromycin 500mg tablets (Comes in a pack of 3).<\/li>\n<li>Tinidazole 500mg tablets (Comes in a pack of 4) &#8211; for higher-risk travel.<\/li>\n<li>Acetazolmide &#8211; consider for altitude sickness<\/li>\n<li>Antimalarials &#8211; very important!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Melatonin may be helpful for Jeg lag.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-jvnmesdq-fd4abf660ff99e1105fed41b6dda35ab main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9491'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvnxr1dg-e9d049bcba6e613a31697a090d7a5365\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jvnxr1dg-e9d049bcba6e613a31697a090d7a5365{\npadding-bottom:30px;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jvnxr1dg-e9d049bcba6e613a31697a090d7a5365 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jvnxr1dg-e9d049bcba6e613a31697a090d7a5365 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jvnxr1dg-e9d049bcba6e613a31697a090d7a5365 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jvnxr1dg-e9d049bcba6e613a31697a090d7a5365 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-16  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-thin-font av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >PREVENTING TRAVELLER\u2019S DIARRHOEA<strong>.<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5\">\n#top .hr.av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1apr42r-65b1ec422ec3ac4cee7e576b2f0153a9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Good food hygiene is important anywhere, especially in less developed countries.\u00a0<em>At-risk\u00a0destinations<\/em>\u00a0include our close neighbours such as Bali, Thailand, Fiji, China and India. Unfortunately, Gastro is really extremely common and can upset your holiday. So try to be sensible!\u00a0The tradition advice is pretty useless &#8211;\u00a0\u2018Boil it, cook it, peel it or forget it\u2026. easy to remember, impossible to do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>What can you do to stay healthy?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hand hygiene is important. Wash your hands with soap and water. Use an alcohol-based sanitiser<\/li>\n<li>Do not\u00a0drink tap water. Brush your teeth with clean water from a bottle. Ice in drinks is another source of infection.<\/li>\n<li>Hot drinks that are\u00a0made with tap water should be very hot. Ask for your tea or coffee to be made &#8220;with boiling water.&#8221; Check the drink is steaming before you drink it.<\/li>\n<li>Food should be hot. Avoid eating salads, uncooked veg, fresh fruit juice &#038; milk. Eating fruit that you have yourself peeled is fine. Don&#8217;t eat under-cooked meat or shellfish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Surveys show that most travellers break these rules within a few days of arrival.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Holidays are about trying out new experiences. But at least try to avoid street vendors, and\u00a0use\u00a0bottled water!<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvnmesdq-9b5aa3f8ccb6815b3d8f2ef094cd09e1\">\n.avia-section.av-jvnmesdq-9b5aa3f8ccb6815b3d8f2ef094cd09e1{\nbackground-color:#f8f8f8;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-jvnmesdq-9b5aa3f8ccb6815b3d8f2ef094cd09e1 main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9491'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvnxr55d-f485b7deb7d54fbc81aa28a68d4f498c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jvnxr55d-f485b7deb7d54fbc81aa28a68d4f498c{\npadding-bottom:30px;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jvnxr55d-f485b7deb7d54fbc81aa28a68d4f498c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jvnxr55d-f485b7deb7d54fbc81aa28a68d4f498c .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jvnxr55d-f485b7deb7d54fbc81aa28a68d4f498c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jvnxr55d-f485b7deb7d54fbc81aa28a68d4f498c av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-20  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-thin-font av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >TREATING TRAVELLER\u2019S DIARRHOEA<strong>.<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5\">\n#top .hr.av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-19sa4g3-6841196be8836131baf4502f4b22cabe'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Mild diarrhoea is one or two unformed bowel motions without any other symptoms over 24 hrs. Take two loperamide tablets straight away, and then one tablet after each loose\u00a0bowel motion &#8211; up to a maximum of 8 in 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Antibiotics have been proven to be effective for traveller&#8217;s diarrhoea.<\/p>\n<p>However, a <a href=\"http:\/\/cid.oxfordjournals.org\/content\/early\/2015\/01\/07\/cid.ciu957.full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">study of antibiotic use in traveller&#8217;s diarrhoea<\/a> published in 2015 showed\u00a0the potentially &#8220;bad&#8221; effect of\u00a0antibiotics on bowel bacteria. Of 430 random travellers from Finland , 21% returned with resistant bacteria in their faeces. However, 37% \u00a0of those who returned after a course of antibiotics for traveller&#8217;s diarrhoea were colonised with the same resistant bacteria.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore,\u00a0\u00a0it is reasonable to hold off antibiotics until you need them. When diarrhoea persists <em>more than 24 hrs<\/em>, you may wish to start\u00a0the antibiotic.\u00a0Start antibiotics earlier if there are cramps, mucus or blood.<\/p>\n<p>Azithromycin is the main antibiotic used for traveller&#8217;s diarrhoea. Take one tablet each day for up to 3 days. Stop the Azithromycin early if the diarrhoea has gone away. You may continue to take Loperamide during this time, but stop loperamide if you have a high fever with bloody diarrhoea.<\/p>\n<p>When diarrhoea is moderate to severe <em>to start with<\/em>\u00a0then you can start the Azithromycin <em>straight away. <\/em>As a guide, you can start the antibiotic after\u00a0having\u00a0at least 2 unformed bowel motions in 24 hrs with another symptom such as nausea, cramps, vomiting, or blood in the bowel motions.<\/p>\n<p>A second-line antibiotic occasionally used is Tinidazole which covers less common causes of diarrhoea such as Giardia. Tinidazole is taken as four tablets in a single dose (in one go). You&#8217;d normally want to get a stool test done to identify the cause but this isn&#8217;t always possible.<\/p>\n<p>Please read the information sheet that comes with the medication to check for any interactions or other issues such as children &#038; Pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Rifaximin (\u00aeXifaxan) is another option for travellers. The dose is 200mg three times per day for three days.\u00a0This antibiotic was approved\u00a0in Australia in 2016 for Traveller&#8217;s diarrhoea.<\/p>\n<p>Rifaximin is an attractive option because the antibiotic is not absorbed into the body. The downside is that\u00a0Rifaximin is unlikely to be\u00a0as effective against full-blown bacterial gastroenteritis as other antibiotics. For example, Rifaximin is not effective against Salmonella, Campylobacter or Shigella. Therefore,\u00a0Rifaximin should <em>not<\/em>\u00a0be used when there is severe illness, fever, or blood in the bowel motions.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, don&#8217;t forget about rehydration. A recent study of <a href=\"http:\/\/jama.jamanetwork.com\/article.aspx?articleid=2518402\">gastroenteritis in young children<\/a> showed that &#8220;Dilute apple juice is a good alternative to electrolytes for children with gastroenteritis.&#8221; \u00a0The children in the study presented to an\u00a0emergency department with gastroenteritis and\u00a0had \u00a0&#8220;minimal rehydration.&#8221; The\u00a0children\u00a0were age 6 months to 5 years and\u00a0given\u00a0either half strength apple juice or standard electrolytes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-jvnmesdq-fd4abf660ff99e1105fed41b6dda35ab main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9491'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvnxra49-a1c1f28f90ff293d910be01ebb135770\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jvnxra49-a1c1f28f90ff293d910be01ebb135770{\npadding-bottom:30px;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jvnxra49-a1c1f28f90ff293d910be01ebb135770 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jvnxra49-a1c1f28f90ff293d910be01ebb135770 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jvnxra49-a1c1f28f90ff293d910be01ebb135770 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jvnxra49-a1c1f28f90ff293d910be01ebb135770 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-24  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-thin-font av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >TRAVELLER\u2019S DIARRHOEA ON RETURN TO AUSTRALIA<strong>.<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5\">\n#top .hr.av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-17c4omb-2e7cf72b62a4ee2c04731b3ed8e815a4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>By the time you get back, you&#8217;ll likely to need a stool\u00a0test arranged by your doctor. The sample is tested for\u00a0bacteria\u00a0such as Campylobater, Salmonella, Shigella, and parasites such as Giardia and Amoebic Dysentery. Modern DNA testing has a rapid turnaround, and often results are available by the next day<\/p>\n<p>Giardia may cause prolonged diarrhoea, smelly bowel motions, bloating or\u00a0excessive wind. \u00a0Amoeba tends to cause more in the way of abdominal pain, fever and bloody stools.<\/p>\n<p>Diarrhoea can persist even after the infection has gone and other causes have been excluded. This is called &#8220;post-infectious gastroenteritis&#8221; and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/353\/bmj.i1937\">occurs in up to 30% of people after an episode of traveller&#8217;s diarrhoea<\/a>. It might be worth excluding lactose in the diet, or trying a low FODMAP diet that&#8217;s used in IBS.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"http:\/\/www.racgp.org.au\/afp\/2016\/may\/review-of-the-causes-and-management-of-chronic-gastrointestinal-symptoms-in-returned-travellers-referred-to-an-australian-infectious-diseases-service\/\">review of 65 returned travellers who returned to Australia with prolonged diarrrhoea<\/a> found that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>47% were caused by\u00a0a parasite<\/li>\n<li>8% were caused by bacteria or virus<\/li>\n<li>12% were post-infectious gastroenteritis<\/li>\n<li>10% were caued by other pathology such as inflammatory bowel disease and 1 case of bowel cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This confirms that parasites are a common cause of prolonged diarrhoea. However, bowel diseases <em>unrelated to travel<\/em> also need to be considered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvnm7ti9-d0d985fed1c912ca8fad7818a7dfd367\">\n.avia-section.av-jvnm7ti9-d0d985fed1c912ca8fad7818a7dfd367{\nbackground-color:#f8f8f8;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_5'  class='avia-section av-jvnm7ti9-d0d985fed1c912ca8fad7818a7dfd367 main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9491'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvnxrdy8-366c3fde61227a53ccf23f9170ea4a30\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jvnxrdy8-366c3fde61227a53ccf23f9170ea4a30{\npadding-bottom:30px;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jvnxrdy8-366c3fde61227a53ccf23f9170ea4a30 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-jvnxrdy8-366c3fde61227a53ccf23f9170ea4a30 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jvnxrdy8-366c3fde61227a53ccf23f9170ea4a30 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jvnxrdy8-366c3fde61227a53ccf23f9170ea4a30 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-28  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-thin-font av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >JET LAG <span class='special_amp'>&amp;<\/span> MELATONIN<strong>.<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5\">\n#top .hr.av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5{\nmargin-top:30px;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5 .hr-inner{\nwidth:50px;\nborder-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jvnljkdm-c8d4fc45b80fc8394a822a61a1f191f5 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-14zpf1f-31a59d499d9bd7ff0169403b23c23202'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;East is Least, West is Best&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4>Travelling East:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Is <em>harder<\/em> because\u00a0the clock is &#8220;ahead&#8221; of you.<\/li>\n<li>Bedtime at the destination will effectively be earlier than normal.<\/li>\n<li>So a 6 hour time difference\u00a0is like suddenly going to bed early at 4pm!<\/li>\n<li>You may therefore have trouble falling asleep.<\/li>\n<li>Seeking bright light in the morning may help.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/travel\/travel-pack\/#toggle-id-1\"><strong>Melatonin<\/strong><\/a> may help when taken a little before bedtime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Travelling West:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Is <em>easier<\/em> because the clock is &#8220;behind&#8221; you.<\/li>\n<li>Bedtime at the destination will effectively be later than normal.<\/li>\n<li>So a 6 hour time difference is like going to bed late at 4am!<\/li>\n<li>You may therefore go to sleep quickly, and probably lie in &#8211; That&#8217;s what\u00a0travelling West is like.<\/li>\n<li>However, you may have trouble staying asleep on arrival and will wake early.<\/li>\n<li>Seeking bright light in the evening helps.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/travel\/travel-pack\/#toggle-id-1\"><strong>Melatonin<\/strong><\/a> may help shift the body clock when taken in the later part of the night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-12vni83-ceb4b2f15879ac45d3b719150d3479d9\">\n.avia-section.av-12vni83-ceb4b2f15879ac45d3b719150d3479d9{\nbackground-color:#35383c;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='faq-travel-clinic'  class='avia-section av-12vni83-ceb4b2f15879ac45d3b719150d3479d9 alternate_color avia-section-huge avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9491'><div class='entry-content-wrapper 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data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-wt32c3-7514cfafb6b0735876d7a14012a7712a\">\n#top .togglecontainer.av-wt32c3-7514cfafb6b0735876d7a14012a7712a p.toggler{\ncolor:#212121;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-wt32c3-7514cfafb6b0735876d7a14012a7712a p.toggler.activeTitle{\ncolor:#212121;\nborder-color:#212121;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-wt32c3-7514cfafb6b0735876d7a14012a7712a p.toggler:not(.activeTitle):hover{\ncolor:#212121;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-wt32c3-7514cfafb6b0735876d7a14012a7712a p.toggler:not(.activeTitle):hover .toggle_icon, #top .togglecontainer.av-wt32c3-7514cfafb6b0735876d7a14012a7712a p.toggler:not(.activeTitle):hover .toggle_icon *{\nborder-color:#212121 !important;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-wt32c3-7514cfafb6b0735876d7a14012a7712a p.toggler .toggle_icon{\ncolor:#212121;\nborder-color:#212121;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-wt32c3-7514cfafb6b0735876d7a14012a7712a .toggle_wrap .toggle_content{\ncolor:#212121;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-wt32c3-7514cfafb6b0735876d7a14012a7712a av-minimal-toggle  avia-builder-el-36  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  toggle_close_all hasCurrentStyle' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-b0q0j-62ad4175450081c036a12d28acc806a3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler   av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1'>How Can I get Melatonin?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In Australia Melatonin requires a prescription.<\/p>\n<p>The most widely available formulation in Australia is 2mg modified release (MR). The travel doctor will most likely prescribe this formulation.<\/p>\n<p>Doses up to 5mg appear to be similarly effective but sleep onset may possibly be quicker with the higher dose.\u00a0The MR version\u00a0will last throughout the night.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-tn0743-add6de0c2c8f4d0c074c8856d24c22a8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler   av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2'>How do I take Acetazolamide to prevent Altitude Sickness?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Acetazolamide is not licensed for the prevention of altitude sickness although it can be helpful.<\/p>\n<p>The usual dose recommended by the travel doctor is 1 x 250mg tablet taken twice per day.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s generally a good idea to try it out for a couple of days before you leave to check for side effects such as tingling or numbness.<\/p>\n<p>You may be advised to start 2 days before before ascent,\u00a0continuing for 1- 2 days <em>after<\/em> you&#8217;ve reached your highest altitude.<\/p>\n<p>Altitude sickness may be fatal. \u00a0You will need to descend immediately if you are experiencing significant symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-rge4eb-bc7a8ab683234bfd98cc3bb1b014ad77'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler   av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3'>Are The Scripts prescribed under Medicare?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The prescriptions are non-medicare.<\/p>\n<p>However, most people will pay the same for non-medicare or\u00a0private scripts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-pirwmr-efcdd2eb951c48c1337c8df1d722df96'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler   av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4'>What is The cost of The travel Scripts?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Let&#8217;s take an <em>example<\/em> script. This gives you an idea of typical pharmacy costs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pack of 3 x Azithromycin: Around $15<\/li>\n<li>Pack of Imodium: Under $10<\/li>\n<li>Tinidazole: Under $20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-odamwz-d0c123fe27907e4d6c9937502d46a916'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler   av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5'>What advice do you have for carrying my own prescription medication?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Take sufficient quantities! Most repeat scripts last just one month. For longer term travel you may be eligible for\u00a0a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.gov.au\/info\/general\/faq#WhatisRegulation24\">&#8220;regulation 24&#8221; prescription<\/a>\u00a0from your doctor.<\/li>\n<li>Carry medication\u00a0in your hand luggage.<\/li>\n<li>Check the medication is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humanservices.gov.au\/customer\/services\/medicare\/travelling-overseas-pbs-medicine\">legal\u00a0for the country you are travelling to<\/a>! For example, some cough and cold medicine, opiates, and stimulants used to treat ADHD may be restricted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may need to ask for a letter from your doctor, and bring the original prescription.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m3mlv7-abcd5cb716fe313c729fc79deebc0941'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler   av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6'>Can I use the Antibiotic for something like a chest infection?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>You should see a doctor before considering taking Azithromycin for anything other than traveller&#8217;s diarrhoea. Most infections of the respiratory tract are viral and will not respond to antibiotics.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-kcug4j-cc1e263581bc45808772655515f119cf'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler   av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7'>What else should I carry?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' class='toggle_wrap  '  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Here are some ideas to jog your memory:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Simple painkillers<\/li>\n<li>Antifungal cream<\/li>\n<li>Compact first aid kit<\/li>\n<li>Insect Repellant<\/li>\n<li>Sunscreen<\/li>\n<li>Disinfectant handwash<\/li>\n<li>Water purification tablets for at-risk travel<\/li>\n<li>Oral rehydration salts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6y48j-88bf213235228aa9b3be260b568233f4\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-6y48j-88bf213235228aa9b3be260b568233f4{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-6y48j-88bf213235228aa9b3be260b568233f4 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_button '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last ' ><a href='https:\/\/travelmedical.com.au\/book-online'  class='avia-button av-gqmy4j-a2ad095d767894cf33eefc26ff5ed050 avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-color-light' ><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue832' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Book Online<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-fmqovn-cb57336425b3a19975b136986e7d8feb\">\n.flex_column.av-fmqovn-cb57336425b3a19975b136986e7d8feb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n-moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_column av-fmqovn-cb57336425b3a19975b136986e7d8feb av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding '   ><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13187,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Travel Pack - Brisbane Bayside Travel Clinic - South East Medical<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What medication should you take overseas? 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