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Drug

Cetamyl 500 mg

500 MG · Sachet

Price in Morocco: 13.40 MAD — Box of 12. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed13.40 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)13.40 MAD
Dispensing statusUnscheduled — no prescription needed
Composition (DCI)paracétamol
ClassAnalgesics
ATC codeN02BE01
ManufacturerGALENICA
PresentationBoîte de 12
NatureMédicament
Hospital price8.30 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Le paracétamol dosé à 500 mg est indiqué dans le traitement des douleurs d'intensité faible à modérée (maux de tête, maux de dents, douleurs articulaires et ligamentaires, douleurs dorsales, douleurs pendant la menstruation, douleurs après blessures, douleurs lors de refroidissements) et dans le traitement symptomatique de la fièvre.

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

2 other products contain the same active substance as Cetamyl 500 mg (Paracétamol), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. The prices below are per pack: compare pack sizes before comparing prices.

Same pack size

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Doliprane 500 mgBOTTU S.A.Boîte de 1213.40 MAD1.12 / unit

Other pack sizes

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
Parantal 500 mgLAPROPHANBoîte de 1619.10 MAD1.19 / 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 Cetamyl 500 mg

Cetamyl 500 mg belongs to the analgesics 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 Cetamyl 500 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cetamyl 500 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Cetamyl 500 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Cetamyl 500 mg in Morocco is 13.40 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 Cetamyl 500 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Cetamyl 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 Cetamyl 500 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
No. Cetamyl 500 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 Cetamyl 500 mg?
Yes. 2 other products contain the same active substance (Paracétamol), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Cetamyl 500 mg. The cheapest listed is Doliprane 500 mg (BOTTU S.A.) at 13.40 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 Cetamyl 500 mg in Morocco?
Cetamyl 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.