Emergency Travel Medication
Standby Travellers' Diarrhoea Antibiotics: Private Prescription
Prepare for the unexpected with a private prescription for emergency travellers' diarrhoea antibiotics. Our specialist travel health consultation ensures you have the correct, fast-acting treatment ready, providing essential peace of mind for your trip to high-risk destinations.
Essential Travel Emergency Kit
Secure Your Emergency Diarrhoea Treatment for High-Risk Travel
Travellers' diarrhoea can severely disrupt any journey. Our private prescribing service gives you immediate access to a supply of reliable, standby antibiotics. This section details what the prescription includes, who should carry them, and how to get your essential emergency kit.
Service Overview
What Your Travellers' Diarrhoea Antibiotic Prescription Includes
A private prescription from our UK travel clinic ensures you are prepared to manage severe gastrointestinal issues immediately. The service includes:
- A clinical risk assessment based on your specific travel itinerary (e.g., areas of poor sanitation).
- A private, doctor-issued prescription for a course of appropriate standby antibiotics (e.g., Azithromycin or Ciprofloxacin).
- Detailed, British English guidance on when and how to start the emergency treatment safely.
- Crucial advice on hydration, anti-diarrhoea medication (e.g., Loperamide), and dietary management.
- Information on recognising symptoms that require immediate medical attention while abroad.
Have your essential travel medication ready before you step on the plane.
Patient Suitability
Who Should Get Standby Diarrhoea Antibiotics from a UK Clinic
A course of emergency antibiotics is highly recommended for anyone travelling to moderate or high-risk areas, particularly:
- Travellers visiting developing countries in Africa, Asia, or Central/South America.
- Individuals whose itinerary includes remote areas with limited access to reliable medical facilities.
- Business travellers, aid workers, or professionals who cannot afford downtime due to illness.
- Patients with chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease) or compromised immune systems.
- Anyone wanting peace of mind for their family holiday, remote expedition, or backpacking trip.
Don't let two days of illness ruin your whole trip; be prepared with a private, standby supply.
Appointment Experience
What to Expect When Getting Your Standby Antibiotics
Obtaining your emergency supply is simple and efficient through our private clinic:
- Travel Consultation: Speak with a clinician about your destination, length of stay, and risk profile.
- Medical History Review: We check your current medications and any known allergies to ensure the prescribed antibiotic is safe and appropriate for you.
- Prescription Issued: Once cleared, we issue the private prescription for your full course of standby treatment.
- Collection/Dispensing: You can then have the prescription dispensed immediately at our in-house pharmacy or a local UK chemist.
A fast, expert service to secure your travel health essentials.
FAQs
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Yes. Regent Street Clinic™ specialises in same-day private appointments across many of our services, including Private GP, Sexual Health, Travel Medicine, and Aesthetics. Availability may vary by clinic and service, but we always aim to offer fast access to care.
Pricing varies depending on the service, treatment, and any additional tests required. Regent Street Clinic™ is committed to transparent pricing, and fees are clearly shown online or explained before your appointment. You can view full pricing on our Fees page or speak to our team for guidance.
Absolutely. All consultations at Regent Street Clinic™ are provided by fully qualified doctors, nurses, and prescribing clinicians who are registered with the appropriate UK professional bodies. Our clinics have been delivering trusted private healthcare since 1998.