Simon is going to travel to another country on a business trip.He is informed by his colleagues that the water supplied in that region is unlikely to be pure and that people who have previously visited the place have suffered from diarrhea.Simon wants to know how he can avoid the onset of diarrhea while on his business trip.Which of the following drugs would you ask Simon to take prophylactically?

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Adsorbents like Pepto-Bismol are routinely recommended during travel to areas known for their endemic contaminated water sources or inadequate food washing procedures. The adsorbent taken prophylactically (2 tablets or 2 oz. four times a day) lines the intestine to impair microbial transmission and may complex with the organisms, facilitating their removal in the feces.

Simon Is Going to Travel to Another Country on a Business