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Drug

Apetine 4 mg

4 MG · Comprimé

Price in Morocco: 15.20 MAD — Box of 30. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed15.20 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)15.20 MAD
Dispensing statusUnscheduled — no prescription needed
Composition (DCI)cyproheptadine
ClassAntihistamines for systemic use
ATC codeR06AX02
ManufacturerGALENICA
PresentationBoîte de 30
NatureMédicament
Hospital price9.50 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Traitement symptomatique des manifestations allergiques diverses : - rhinite (saisonnière ou perannuelle), - conjonctivite, - urticaire.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

In Morocco, 6 other products contain the same active substance as Apetine 4 mg (Cyproheptadine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boîte de 30), the cheapest is Nurabol 4 mg (PHARMA5) at 14.20 MAD, i.e. 7 % less than Apetine 4 mg (15.20 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Same pack size

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Nurabol 4 mgPHARMA5Boîte de 3014.20 MAD0.47 / unit−7 %
Pernabol 4 mgGALENICABoîte de 3015.70 MAD0.52 / unit
Antinorex 4 mgLAPROPHANBoîte de 3016 MAD0.53 / unit
Aractine 4 mgPOLYMEDICBoîte de 3016.10 MAD0.54 / unit

Other pack sizes

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Apetine 4 mgGALENICABoîte de 9040.70 MAD0.45 / unit
Pernabol 4 mgGALENICABoîte de 9040.70 MAD0.45 / unit

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 Apetine 4 mg

Apetine 4 mg belongs to the antihistamines for systemic use therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by GALENICA and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Apetine 4 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Apetine 4 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Apetine 4 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Apetine 4 mg in Morocco is 15.20 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 Apetine 4 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Apetine 4 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 Apetine 4 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
No. Apetine 4 mg is not listed in any schedule of poisonous substances (A, B or C). It falls under pharmacist-advised medication and can be dispensed without a prescription in Moroccan pharmacies. Still ask your pharmacist about dosage and interactions; a prescription remains necessary if you want AMO reimbursement.
4Are there cheaper generic alternatives to Apetine 4 mg?
Yes. 6 other products contain the same active substance (Cyproheptadine), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Apetine 4 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Nurabol 4 mg (PHARMA5) at 14.20 MAD against 15.20 MAD, i.e. 7 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Apetine 4 mg in Morocco?
Apetine 4 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.