Should you take Enterofuryl, Enterol or similar gut medications preventively when traveling to Egypt?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
Gut antibiotics like Enterofuryl should not be taken preventively. Start probiotics 2 weeks before your trip and use medications only when symptoms actually appear.
What the community said
Enterol is also not meant to be taken every 2-3 days as a preventive measure. Taking it irregularly without symptoms is pointless, though a placebo effect is still something.
20 days ago Enterol — not for prevention
Enterofuryl is an antibiotic that must be taken every 8 hours as prescribed. Using it every 2-3 days as a preventive measure is incorrect and potentially harmful.
20 days ago Enterofuryl — dosing every 8 hours
Antinal should not be taken preventively if you have no symptoms. It is only appropriate once digestive issues have already started.
20 days ago Antinal — only when symptoms begin
The best preventive approach for Egypt traveler's diarrhea is to start a probiotic course 2 weeks before departure to prepare your gut microbiome for the change in food and water.
20 days ago Probiotics — start 2 weeks before travel