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Alfatil 500 mg

500 MG · Comprimé dispersible

Price in Morocco: 156.50 MAD — Box of 12. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)156.50 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)céfaclor
ClassAntibacterials for systemic use
ATC codeJ01DA08
ManufacturerSOTHEMA
PresentationBoîte de 12
NatureMédicament
Hospital price97.80 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Elles procèdent de l'activité antibactérienne et des caractéristiques pharmacocinétiques du céfaclor. Elles tiennent compte à la fois des études cliniques auxquelles a donné lieu le médicament et de sa place dans l'éventail des produits antibactériens actuellement disponibles. Elles sont limitées aux infections dues aux germes sensibles lorsque ces infections autorisent une antibiothérapie orale et à l'exclusion des localisations méningées, notamment: - les infections ORL: angines documentées à streptocoque A bêta-hémolytique, sinusites, otites; - les infections respiratoires basses : * surinfections des bronchites aiguës, * exacerbations des bronchites chroniques, * pneumopathies communautaires chez des sujets : sans facteur de risque, sans signe de gravité clinique, en l'absence d'argument faisant craindre une résistance de S. pneumoniae à la pénicilline et en l'absence d'argument évocateur d'une pneumopathie atypique. - les infections urinaires non compliquées, exceptées les prostatites et pyélonéphrites. Il convient de tenir compte des recommandations officielles concernant l'utilisation appropriée des antibactériens.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

In Morocco, one other product contains the same active substance as Alfatil 500 mg (Céfaclor), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boîte de 12), the cheapest is Cloracef 500 mg (SOTHEMA) at 126.20 MAD, i.e. 19 % less than Alfatil 500 mg (156.50 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Cloracef 500 mgSOTHEMABoîte de 12126.20 MAD10.52 / unit−19 %

Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision; for medicines listed in schedules A, B and C it still requires a prescription. Public sale prices published by the Directorate of Medicines and Pharmacy, recorded on 9/8/2026.

About Alfatil 500 mg

Alfatil 500 mg belongs to the antibacterials for systemic use therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by SOTHEMA and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Alfatil 500 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alfatil 500 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Alfatil 500 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Alfatil 500 mg in Morocco is 156.50 dirhams. This price is regulated by the Ministry of Health and identical across all pharmacies. Present your health insurance card to claim the applicable reimbursement (CNSS, CNOPS, AMO).
2Is Alfatil 500 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Alfatil 500 mg depends on whether it appears on the Mandatory Health Insurance (AMO) reimbursable drugs list set by ANAM. Sahha does not publish a per-drug rate: the reimbursed amount is calculated on the national reference tariff, which is not always the price you pay. Present your prescription and your CNSS, CNOPS or AMO Tadamon card to the pharmacist, or contact your fund for the exact rate.
3Is Alfatil 500 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Alfatil 500 mg is listed in Schedule A of poisonous substances under Morocco's Drug and Pharmacy Code. It is therefore dispensed on medical prescription only: a Moroccan pharmacist may not sell it without one. Keep the prescription — it is also required for AMO reimbursement.
4Are there cheaper generic alternatives to Alfatil 500 mg?
Yes. One other product contains the same active substance (Céfaclor), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Alfatil 500 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Cloracef 500 mg (SOTHEMA) at 126.20 MAD against 156.50 MAD, i.e. 19 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Alfatil 500 mg in Morocco?
Alfatil 500 mg is available in all of Morocco's 13,000+ pharmacies — in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir, Fez and all cities. For night emergencies, Sundays and public holidays, consult the on-duty pharmacy directory on Sahha.