How to find Egyptian equivalents of medications when traveling in Egypt?

Knowing the active ingredient of your medication makes it easy to find an Egyptian equivalent at local pharmacies. For example, the antiemetic Latran (ondansetron) is available in Egypt and works well.

A dedicated app helps match Russian medications to Egyptian equivalents by active ingredient. Availability can vary by season — some drugs found in Hurghada pharmacies in winter may be out of stock in summer.

Egyptian pharmacies are generally well-stocked and often carry equivalents of European medications. If you need a specific cream or drug, locals or fellow travelers can help locate it at a pharmacy.