What medicines to bring to Hurghada for stomach problems and where to buy them?
Based on 1 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
Hurghada pharmacies are well-stocked and staff are knowledgeable. Local options include antinal and levomycetin; useful medicines to bring from home include enterofuril, enterosgel, polysorb, and smecta.
What the community said
On the first day, walk to the nearest pharmacy and stock up on stomach remedies — then you can eat freely without worry. Local Egyptian medicines can resolve stomach issues within a day, while medicines brought from home sometimes don't work as well.
1 day ago Hurghada pharmacy — walkable from most hotels
Egyptian-made sunscreen is available at hotel pharmacies for around $6. Wearing a tunic while swimming and staying under an umbrella still results in a tan, so sun protection is important regardless.
2 days ago Egyptian sunscreen — ~$6 at hotel pharmacy
A treatment course that worked: levomycetin followed by antinal (both available at Hurghada pharmacies), combined with enterofuril, enterosgel, polysorb, and smecta brought from home. Symptoms included complete loss of appetite, fever, and chills. Pharmacy staff are knowledgeable and can advise on the right medicines.
2 days ago Levomycetin + Antinal (Hurghada pharmacy)