What to eat when you have diarrhoea

Once you are feeling a little better you can start getting some strength back by eating the following foods.

Lloyds Pharmacy's excellent Diarrhoea Pack includes an oral antibiotic to kill the bacteria.

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Eat these foods as soon as possible:

• Plain, boiled rice
• Pasta
• Dry toast
• Crackers

Eat these foods when you are feeling better:

• Bananas
• Vegetables

AVOID the following foods when you have diarrhoea:

• Spicy foods and curries
• Acidic fruits
• Fatty foods
• Milk and dairy
• Alcohol
• Coffee

Stay hydrated

...and remember to keep drinking water for a fast recovery from diorrhoea!

	Lloyds Pharmacy's Online Doctor has an excellent Travellers' Diarrhoea Pack for treatment and prevention of diarrhoea, with next day delivery.	Buy online
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