Medicine Equivalents Finder
Search European, British, and Russian medicine brand names to find their exact Egyptian equivalents.
Nurofen 400mg
Brufen
Nurofen is widely mapped to Brufen in Egypt. It is a highly effective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for fast-acting pain relief.
Doliprane / Tylenol 500mg / 1000mg
Panadol Extra / Adol
Doliprane and Tylenol (pure Paracetamol) are replaced by Panadol Extra or Adol in Egypt. It is the gold standard for reducing fever and treating mild to moderate pain.
Ercefuryl 200mg
Antinal
Ercefuryl is mapped to Antinal in Egypt. It is a powerful local intestinal antiseptic used to combat bacterial stomach infections and diarrhea.
Bepanthen 50g
Panthenol Cream 5%
Bepanthen cream matches Panthenol Cream 5% in Egypt. It is a highly soothing, tissue-restoring cream ideal for sun-exposed or damaged skin.
Dioralyte / Elotrans 10 Sachets
Rehydran-N Sachets
Dioralyte and Elotrans match Rehydran-N Sachets in Egypt. It restores critical minerals and fluid balance lost during vomiting, diarrhea, or hot weather dehydration.
Zyrtec 10mg
Zyrtec / Histacin
Zyrtec is widely available in Egypt under the same brand name, as well as high-quality local equivalents like Histacin. It is a non-drowsy antihistamine.
Augmentin 1g (1000mg)
Megamox / E-Mox Clav
Augmentin is mapped to Megamox or E-Mox Clav in Egypt. It is a broad-spectrum co-amoxiclav antibiotic. *Note: Requires medical consultation before purchase.
Voltaren 1% / 2% Gel / Tablets
Voltaren Emulgel / Cataflam
Voltaren (Diclofenac) is fully available in Egypt under the exact same name (Voltaren Emulgel) and equivalent local brands like Cataflam. Excellent for joint and muscle pains.
Gaviscon Suspension / Chewable
Gaviscon Advance / Gaviscon Egypt
Gaviscon is available in Egyptian pharmacies under the Gaviscon brand. It forms a protective barrier over the stomach contents to prevent acid reflux.
Spasfon Tablets / Ampoules
Spasmo-Free / Visceralgine
Spasfon (widely used in France) is mapped to Spasmo-Free or Visceralgine in Egypt. It is a highly effective antispasmodic that relieves abdominal pain.
Vomex A / Dramamine 50mg Tablets / Syrup
Dramamine / Emetrex
Vomex A and Dramamine (Dimenhydrinate) are essential for boat trips in Hurghada. They are highly effective at preventing and treating motion sickness and nausea.
Motilium 10mg Tablets / Suspension
Motilium / Gastromotil
Motilium (Domperidone) is fully available in Egypt under the same name and local alternatives like Gastromotil. It speeds up stomach emptying to relieve bloating and nausea.
Buscopan 10mg Tablets
Buscopan / Haescon
Buscopan is globally recognized for abdominal pain relief and is fully available in Egypt. It relaxes the smooth muscle of the digestive system.
Smecta 3g Sachets
Smecta Sachets
Smecta is a natural purified clay suspension that coats the intestinal mucosa. It is highly effective for rapidly binding toxins and fluid during acute diarrhea.
Fucidin 15g / 30g
Fucidin Cream / ointment
Fucidin is fully available in Egypt under the exact same name. It is a highly trusted topical antibiotic cream used to prevent skin infections in cuts and severe sunburns.
Mebo 15g / 30g / 75g
Mebo Ointment
Mebo is the ultimate natural ointment for burns and severe sunburns, formulated with sesame oil and beeswax. It promotes rapid skin regeneration and cools the burn site.
Fenistil 20g Gel
Fenistil Gel
Fenistil Gel is widely used across Europe for allergic skin irritation. It blocks histamines locally to stop itching from bug bites or hives almost instantly.
Tobradex / Tobrex 5ml Drops
Tobradex Drops / Ointment
Tobradex (Eye Drops) is fully available in Egypt under the same brand name. It is a highly effective combination of antibiotic and steroid to treat pool water infections. *Requires doctor consultation.
Cataflam / Voltaren Tablets 25mg / 50mg Tablets
Cataflam 50mg
Cataflam (Diclofenac Potassium) is a fast-acting oral painkiller widely used for acute dental pain and migraine attacks. Fully available in Egypt.
Otrivin / Olynth 10ml Drops / Spray
Otrivin Drops / Spray
Otrivin nasal drops reduce swelling of the blood vessels inside the nasal passages, clearing congestion almost instantly for comfortable breathing.
Panadol Cold & Flu / Grippostad 20 Tablets
Panadol Cold & Flu / Congestal
Panadol Cold & Flu is replaced by the exact same brand in Egypt or highly effective local Congestal. It targets multiple symptoms of severe head colds.
Losec / Antra 20mg Capsules
Risek 20mg / Gastrazole
Losec (Omeprazole) is replaced by Risek or Gastrazole in Egypt. It is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Nexium 20mg / 40mg Tablets
Nexium 40mg / Ezor 40mg
Nexium is fully available in Egypt under the exact same name as well as high-quality local equivalents like Ezor. It offers long-lasting relief from severe stomach acid.
Duphaston 10mg Tablets
Duphaston 10mg
Duphaston (Dydrogesterone) is a widely trusted hormone therapy fully available in Egypt under the same brand name. *Requires medical prescription and supervision.
Creon 10000 / 25000 Units
Creon 10000 / Digest Eze
Creon contains natural pancreatic enzymes to help break down food. It is fully available in Egypt under the Creon brand or high-quality local Digest Eze.
Smecta / Imodium Alternative 10 Tablets
Streptoquin Tablets
Streptoquin is a highly popular and affordable Egyptian local compound tablet. It combines an antispasmodic, anti-parasitic, and antibacterial to resolve general food poisoning.
*Disclaimer: Always consult our licensed pharmacists or a local physician before starting any treatment. Local brand strengths may vary.
