Table 2.
Approved treatment regimens for traveler's diarrhea
| Agent | Dose (mg) | Duration | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 1000 once 500 daily |
Single dose 3 d |
Preferred for dysentery, febrile diarrheas, south east Asia travelers, pregnant women |
| Levofloxacin | 500 daily | Single or 3 d | FQ are associated with tendon rupture and Clostridium difficile |
| Ciprofloxacin | 750 once 500 twice daily |
Single dose | |
| Ofloxacin | 400 daily | 3 d | |
| Rifaximin | 200 3 times daily | 3 d | Not used with dysentery or febrile diarrhea |
| Metronidazole | 500 3 times daily | 5 d | When parasitic infection is suspected |
Abbreviation: FQ, fluoroquinolone.