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Canestene Extra

Crème

Price in Morocco: 59.80 MAD — Tube 15 g. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)59.80 MAD
Dispensing statusUnscheduled — no prescription needed
Composition (DCI)bifonazole
ClassAntifungals for dermatological use
ATC codeD01AC01
ManufacturerBAYER S.A
PresentationTube de 15 g
Hospital price37.40 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Dermatomycoses à dermatophytes (p.ex. espèces de Trichophyton), à levures (espèces de Candida) et Malassezia furfur. Ces infections peuvent survenir p.ex. sous forme de: mycoses interdigitales (p.ex. pied d'athlète) mycoses de la peau et des plis cutanés mycoses du pli unguéal (paronychie associée à une onychomycose) pityriasis versicolor affections cutanées surinfectées par des agents sensibles au clotrimazole Infections de la peau provoquées par Corynebacterium minutissimum: érythrasma En outre, pour la crème: dermatite fessière balanite à Candida Chez les patients âgés de moins de 18 ans et en cas de première infection ou de quatre récidives ou plus par an, il faut toujours consulter le médecin. Source : Compendium.ch - Date : 21 octobre 2025

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

Mycohydralin (BAYER S.A) contains the same active substance as Canestene Extra (Bifonazole) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Tube de 30 g at 33.60 MAD, i.e. 1.12 MAD per g against 3.99 MAD for Canestene Extra. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
MycohydralinBAYER S.ATube de 30 g33.60 MAD1.12 / g

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 Canestene Extra

Canestene Extra belongs to the antifungals for dermatological use therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by BAYER S.A and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Canestene Extra

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Canestene Extra in Morocco?
The public retail price of Canestene Extra in Morocco is 59.80 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 Canestene Extra reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Canestene Extra 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 Canestene Extra prescription-only in Morocco?
No. Canestene Extra 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 Canestene Extra?
Yes. One other product contains the same active substance (Bifonazole), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Canestene Extra. The cheapest listed is Mycohydralin (BAYER S.A) at 33.60 MAD. Compare the price per box: pack sizes differ from one product to another, so listed prices are not directly comparable. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Canestene Extra in Morocco?
Canestene Extra 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.