Brussels isn't the easiest place to find pharmacy as a foreigner. But it's doable.

Brussels has pharmacies everywhere, marked by the green cross. Every commune (neighborhood) has multiple options. The Grand Place area, Rue Neuve, and the streets around each metro station are reliable spots. Belgian pharmacists are well-trained and can advise on minor illnesses and recommend over-the-counter treatments.

The pharmacie de garde night and weekend rotation covers all of Brussels. To find the one on duty, call 0903 99 000 or check www.pharmacie.be. Multipharma is a common chain with locations all over Brussels and decent hours. For kids, Perdolan (paracetamol) in syrup form is the standard pediatric fever and pain medication. Nurofen for children is also available. Belgian pharmacies stock a good range of homeopathic products alongside conventional medicine, so be specific about what you want. The pharmacy near Gare du Midi keeps longer hours due to station traffic. If you're in the EU quarter, the pharmacies around Schuman and Merode serve the expat crowd and English is common.

Most pharmacists in central Brussels speak French, Dutch, and English. Near the EU quarter and Grand Place, English is reliable. In outlying communes, French or Dutch dominates.

Belgian pharmacies carry Perdolan (paracetamol) for children and can advise on dosing. Baby formula, diapers, and baby care products are stocked at most pharmacies. For a wider selection, Kruidvat and Di drugstores nearby are well-stocked and cheaper.

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Sources: APB - Belgian Pharmacists Association · CDC Travel Health: Belgium