Originally Posted by
stut
Unlikely to wash in the UK - antibiotics are not prescribed prophylactically or available OTC - their use is tightly controlled for public health reasons.
If you do want to go down this route, broad-spectrum antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin are readily available OTC in India.
Thankfully, my doctor trusts me not to take antibiotics needlessly. My Cipro pills are still in the bottle unused, as my visits to India have gone well.
I'll likely request a fresh bottle before my next visit.