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About traveller's diarrhoea

Traveller's diarrhoea is the most common illness affecting travellers, usually caused by contaminated food or water.

Your pharmacist will give you advice on prevention and rehydration, and may supply standby treatment to take with you if you are travelling to higher risk areas with limited access to medical care.

Who it is for

  • Travellers to destinations where traveller's diarrhoea is common
  • People going to remote areas far from medical help
  • Suitability is checked by a pharmacist

How it works

  1. Book online and complete the pre-screen
  2. Discuss your destination and health with a pharmacist
  3. Receive advice and treatment to take with you if suitable

Good to know

  • Pack oral rehydration sachets and drink plenty of safe fluids.
  • Seek medical help if you have blood in your stools, a high temperature or severe symptoms.
  • Pair with a travel vaccination consultation for complete protection.

Related services

Private services involve a consultation with a pharmacist. Treatment is only supplied where it is safe and clinically appropriate, and not everyone will be suitable. Fees apply and are shown when you book. If you feel very unwell, call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.

Traveller's Diarrhoea questions

Common questions

How can I avoid it?
Choose freshly cooked food, drink bottled or treated water and wash your hands often.
When should I use standby treatment?
Your pharmacist will explain exactly when and how to use it.
Next step

Ready to book?

It only takes a few minutes. Choose a time, complete your pre-screen and we will see you at Bristol Road or Selly Pharmacy in Campus.

Visit us

On Bristol Road, in the heart of Selly Oak.And on campus, in the heart of the University of Birmingham.

Right on Bristol Road, directly opposite Tesco Express and the Esso petrol station, two minutes from Selly Oak station, opposite the University of Birmingham campus, with on-street parking nearby. Walk in, or call ahead, we're easy to find and easier to talk to. You can now also find us on the University of Birmingham campus, inside the University Centre: behind Costa Coffee, opposite the Co-op.

Bristol Road branch
Unit 2, 480 Bristol Road,
Selly Oak, Birmingham,
West Midlands, B29 6BD
Campus branch · New
Selly Pharmacy in Campus
University Centre,
University of Birmingham Campus,
Birmingham, B15 2TT
Behind Costa Coffee, opposite the Co-op
Opening hours

Two branches, open when you need us

Bristol Road branch
Monday
9:00–18:00
Tuesday
9:00–18:00
Wednesday
9:00–18:00
Thursday
9:00–18:00
Friday
9:00–18:00
Saturday
9:00–17:00
Sunday
Closed
Campus branch · University Centre
Mon–Fri
9:00–17:00
Sat–Sun
Closed
On a Saturday? Visit our Bristol Road branch, open 9am to 5pm.
Closed Sundays and bank holidays. For urgent out-of-hours care, please call NHS 111 or visit nhs.uk for your nearest open pharmacy.