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A year ago I went to Jordan and Egypt with my father and I couldn't wait to come back to America to kiss the ground. I had a new appreciation for my country after getting back to my father's driveway.

For some reason he forgot how ridiculous the trip was and recommended my uncle goes on it.

My uncle was asking about the Anti-Diarrhea medicine we had. The tour guide gave me something in Jordan because that's where I got sick but I can't for the life of me remember what I took. I have no pictures of the bottle or any information about the type of drug. I know it wasn't Imodium.

I also was a little sick in Egypt but I was able to get medicine there which helped out tremendously. Any lads or lasses who've traveled Jordan or Egypt can you recommend what type of anti-diarrhea/ antibacterial pills or suspension that I could recommend to my uncle to at least research about and ask the tour guide when they have their pre-trip phone call?

A year ago I went to Jordan and Egypt with my father and I couldn't wait to come back to America to kiss the ground. I had a new appreciation for my country after getting back to my father's driveway. For some reason he forgot how ridiculous the trip was and recommended my uncle goes on it. My uncle was asking about the Anti-Diarrhea medicine we had. The tour guide gave me something in Jordan because that's where I got sick but I can't for the life of me remember what I took. I have no pictures of the bottle or any information about the type of drug. I know it wasn't Imodium. I also was a little sick in Egypt but I was able to get medicine there which helped out tremendously. Any lads or lasses who've traveled Jordan or Egypt can you recommend what type of anti-diarrhea/ antibacterial pills or suspension that I could recommend to my uncle to at least research about and ask the tour guide when they have their pre-trip phone call?
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[–] • 1 pt

While I agree I don't think the bacteria are trying to eat through my intestinal wall would share your sentiments. My uncle does not suffer laughter all that well. Nor does he enjoy the company of fools. So I don't want to lead him astray but just give him suggestions as a starting point.

[–] • 0 pt

Fair points.

In all seriousness, it is worth remembering that diarrhea is a immune response designed to flush bacteria/protozoans from the colon; as long as you uncle has access to enough fluids and electrolytes to avoid the risk of dehydration, it might be worth it to bare it out, as combating the diarrhea too stringently might prolong the illness.

That being said, he needs to hydrate, more than he might naturally want to, while he is combating the intestinal demons. Older people especially are not good at telling when they are dehydrated.