What medicine for traveler’s diarrhea is available in Hurghada pharmacies, and how can I avoid stomach upset?

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TL;DR

No specific Egyptian pharmacy product was identified, but travelers reported bringing Polisorb. To reduce the risk of stomach upset, use bottled water even for brushing teeth, avoid swallowing pool water, and skip drinks with ice.

What the community said

Travelers heading to Hurghada bring Polisorb, a familiar enterosorbent, as a backup for stomach upset; one report noted no problems by day five of the trip.

Polisorb

Use bottled water rather than tap water when brushing your teeth in Hurghada as a precaution against stomach problems.

Bottled water

Try not to swallow pool water; travelers mention this as a simple way to lower the risk of stomach upset during a Hurghada holiday.

Pool water

To reduce the risk of stomach trouble, order drinks without ice; travelers specifically avoid cocktails served with ice.

Drinks without ice