Medical disclaimer

Bali Belly SOS is general information for travellers. It is not medical advice. Nothing on this website or in our products diagnoses, treats, cures or prevents any illness, and nothing here replaces an assessment by a doctor, pharmacist or other qualified health professional who can examine you.

What our products are

• Plain-English summaries of publicly available guidance from recognised health authorities, with the sources listed.
• Practical, non-medical help: phrases, checklists, message templates and questions to ask.

What they are not

• They do not give medicine doses, prescriptions or antibiotic regimens.
• They do not tell you what is wrong with you, or whether a specific medicine is safe for you.
• They do not promise that you will recover, or recover faster.

Clinical review status

The health content has not yet been reviewed by a medical professional. It is a draft compiled from public sources. We will update this page, and name the reviewer, when a review has been completed.

When to get medical help

If you have blood in your stool, a high fever, severe or worsening pain, signs of dehydration, can't keep fluids down, or simply feel seriously unwell, see a doctor now. Children, pregnant travellers, older adults and anyone with a long-term health condition should seek advice early. The full list is free on our warning signs page. In an emergency in Indonesia call 112, or 118 / 119 for an ambulance.

Your responsibility

You use this information at your own risk and remain responsible for your own health decisions. Always read the label and follow the advice of the pharmacist or doctor treating you. Guidance changes; check the linked sources for the latest version.

No endorsements

We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the CDC, NHS, WHO, Smartraveller or any other organisation we cite. We take no commission from any clinic, hospital, pharmacy or product.