What kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for traveler's diarrhea?

Antibiotics: Traveler's diarrhea(td) is a bacterial diarrhea spread in water and food. Different countries have different bacteria with different susceptibility to antibiotics. The symptoms of diarrhea can be treated with loperamide, but the bacterial cause has several different antibiotics recommended. Talk with your travel medicine specialist to get up-to-date advice. It is best to learn to prevent td.

May not be needed: Most cases of td are mild and resolve in a few days without treatment, but antibiotics and antimotility drugs such as loperamide and diphenoxylate can be prescribed when needed. Severe or protracted cases may result in significant fluid loss and dangerous electrolytic imbalance. Adequate fluid intake (with purified water) is essential, whether drugs are used or not.