Toiletries/Medical Supplies, Cairo

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Most medication is available without prescription from pharmacies. Malaria prevention is not necessary as there is no danger usually from malaria in Egypt. Tablets for diarrhoea or gastric upsets can be found, or bring your own brand.
Most other prescription drugs for high blood pressure or diabetes, for example, are readily available and quite cheap.
Toilet tissue is often not found in toilets, or an attendant hands a piece on entry - in expectation of bakhsheesh. Poor quality tissue and that available in the market is also poor quality. Best buy Kleenex and bring with you, or use wet wipes, though most toilets do have sprays for washing a la Islamic custom

Luggage and bags: Something you can put a small lock on to keep someone from picking through it when your not there.I doubt they would take the whole bag but they might take small items you would not notice right away.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: It is a little cool in March I wore a hoodie even during the day.And comfortable shoes.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Some feed back I got from former travelers helped me decide to take my own towles,T.P. and soap.I was glad I did,the Gresham had none.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Overnight sleeper trains can provide a fairly decent ride to cities all over Egypt. However, keep in mind that some trains carrying many passengers rarely re-stock their bathrooms with tissue and the like. Always carry paper tissue with you before boarding the trains.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: wear sport shoes rather than sandals!

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: toilet paper!! granted that most toilets would have a person handing out toilet papers to u for a small fee but having to drink loads of water n having to go to e loo so many times.. it's kinda hard to alwaz have small change around so bring ya own papers n u can avoid paying them..or bring cheap pens n give them out instead of $$$...

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: tons of sunblock!!! a sunglass a hat a scarf r essential....

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Do not buy shoes in Egypt!!! Most of the shoes you see are poorly made, even if they look good they won't last. Any shoes that are logo type are probably knock offs. Bring your own. For evening bring low heels or nice sandals. Sidewalks are not great for high heels and the driveways are lower than sidewalk level. Locals walk in the street.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: There is now a product here by Biotherm that is 100 SPF sun block. Most of the better pharmacies have it. It costs about 105 LE. As far as medicines go, bring any prescription drugs you use with you. Some drugs, like Fosamex, Zanax and others are here now. Others are not. The laws regarding dispensing of drugs will be changing so it might be a good idea to bring a prescription from your doctor for any drugs you take that are not over-the-counter.

Miscellaneous: Although drinking water is no longer a big problem, it's better to buy bottled water to be safe.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Wear runners everywhere, you might look like a dag but, the roads and sights dont do to much for your Italian shoes. Comfort is important if you want to do the Km.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: make sure you bring something to block you up. Nearly everyone gets a loose bowel at sometime in Egypt. The moment you feel that rumble in the belly, hit it straight away. Dont fight it! you will lose! take the tablet!!!!

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Sunblock-- order of the day. DO NOT forget it as they are not that readily available here. Garnier's range is very effective; try SPF 50+.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Food poisoning,to lesser or greater extents, is a very common problem so pack immodium or your medicine of choice for this. Salt replenishment tablets are also recommended.

Photo Equipment: Tripod is good for those intending to do night photography at the Giza pyramids during the light show. Fantastic results guaranteed!

Luggage and bags: Its good to take a small handbag or backpack to keep all your things in when your out on excursions. I usually take a small rucksack & keep all my things in such as camera, sunglasses, suncream, money etc.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Egypt is a very warm country all year round during the day so make sure you take plenty of light clothes to wear, i tend to wear long gypsy skirts when i go, that way my legs are covered but its light linen that im wearing to keep cool. In the months between Nov-Apr you will find that the nights in Egypt are abit cooler so you would need to wear a small jacket to keep warm.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Toiletries are very cheap in Egypt, i bought all my stuff from Boots before i went & it cost me a fortune. Since then ive always bought it in Egypt, you can get all the well known brands of shampoo, conditioner, deodrants etc.....insect repellent is a bargain in Egypt, only cost 10 Egyptian pounds. I bought some water spray which comes in a can & its really good for the time you will spend in the pyramid area in the desert camel riding, you can spray it allover your face & body to cool down.

Photo Equipment: Make sure you buy plenty of camera film before you come to Egypt, many places in Cairo sell film but its expensive & looks old, so you dont know if you will get good quality pictures.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Make sure you take a pair of sunglasses, always needed during the daytime & also lots of beachwear for the pool.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: When you are in Egypt, always carry a travel-size pack of tissues/kleenex with you. They can be a life saver, because most public bathrooms do not have toilet paper in them.
You can buy small packs of tissues at any grocery or convienience store in the country. People also sell them on the side of the street. *I have given this advice to people before, and they always call me later to thank me. This really saves people from embarassing situations.

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Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Yes, this may sound weird but in Egypt / Cairo (including cairo airport) most toilets have running water instead of toilet paper. This is designed with orthodox Muslim rules but become a bit pathetic to foreigners. So keep a roll of toilet paper handy even when you are at hotel and few tissues if you are visiting a toilet.