What medicines should travelers pack for diarrhea in Egypt, and how long does stomach issues usually last on holiday?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 6 days ago
TL;DR
Based on traveler reports, stomach issues in Egypt can start as early as day 2 and may last around 4 days. Medicines people specifically mentioned packing were Ecofuril, Lopedium, and probiotic bifidobacteria; some also had fever.
What the community said
In one recent report, stomach problems started on day 2 of the trip and improved by day 4. The likely triggers were described as heat, acclimatization, and unfamiliar food.
6 days ago day 2, 4 days
Travelers recommend packing a basic stomach kit: Ecofuril, Lopedium, and probiotic bifidobacteria. They said they ended up using almost all of it, and in some cases symptoms continued even after returning home.
6 days ago Ecofuril, Lopedium, bifidobacteria
According to one report, several family members got sick at the hotel at the same time: adults had diarrhea and one person developed a fever. If you are traveling with children or have a sensitive stomach, it is worth bringing your own medicine kit rather than relying on the hotel.
6 days ago fever, hotel