In Egypt, there is a risk of minor health complications such as Pharaoh's revenge or sunburn. Here you will learn how to prevent these complications.
The most common illness encountered by European tourists in Egypt is diarrhea, or so-called Pharaoh’s Revenge unfortunately, classic Czech Endiaron will not be of much help in this case, so it is better to buy the medication only after directly at the pharmacy or from your representative (Their names are Drotazide, Antinal, or Diax—one package costs about 5 Egyptian pounds).
Of the Czech medicines, the following should be effective Ercefulyl, which is only available on prescription. Do not take anti-diarrhea medication as a preventive measure! Before traveling to Egypt, it may be advisable to consume more Actimel or other products containing live milk cultures.
Slivovitz is sometimes considered a universal remedy that can destroy all harmful bacteria in the body. Tourists traveling to Egypt often take slivovitz, Becherovka, or other alcoholic beverage as a preventive measure against diarrhea. Some consume it only in the morning, others three times a day, and some before every meal, just to be on the safe side.
The quality and purity of slivovitz are always important. Choosing the right slivovitz for your vacation!
We would add that this protection against diarrhea is far from reliable as it might seem at first glance. If our stomach acids cannot deal with harmful bacteria, then slivovitz is unlikely to be able to do so either. However, as a mood enhancer, slivovitz should work just as reliably as it does at home.
We recommend that you take sunscreen with a high protection factor that suits your skin type. During the first few days of your stay, it is advisable to use a sunscreen with SPF 50 on your face in the following days, a protection factor of around 25-30 should be sufficient for all parts of the body. When sunbathing, it is not always necessary to expose yourself to direct sunlight.
People with fair skin will not go wrong if they spend most of their vacation in the shade. If you suffer from heatstroke or sunstroke, move to a cooler environment and drink plenty of fluids.
Try applying, for example, to reddened skin. Panthenol in the form of a gel or spray or other soothing agent.
You can find it on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. important phone numbers from the healthcare sector.
