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Ixalio 20 mg

20 MG · Comprimé pélliculé

Price in Morocco: 178.20 MAD — Box of 30. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed178.20 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)178.20 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)escitalopram
ClassPsychoanaleptics (antidepressants)
ATC codeN06AB10
ManufacturerSUN PHARMACEUTICALS NORTH AFRICA S.A
PresentationBoite de 30
Hospital price111.40 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Traitement de la dépression dans sa phase initiale et traitement d'entretien pour la prévention des rechutes. Prévention de nouveaux épisodes de dépression unipolaire. Traitement des phobies sociales. L'efficacité à long terme en cas de phobie sociale a été démontrée sur une durée allant jusqu'à 36 semaines. Traitement des troubles anxieux généralisés. Troubles paniques avec ou sans agoraphobie. Traitement des troubles obsessionnels compulsifs.

Psychoactive substance / dependence

Oui

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

S-Citap 20 mg (CIPLA MAROC) contains the same active substance as Ixalio 20 mg (Escitalopram) at the same strength, but in a different pack: Boite de 20 at 121.60 MAD, i.e. 6.08 MAD per unit against 5.94 MAD for Ixalio 20 mg. The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

Same pack size

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Humorex 20 mgZENITH PHARMABoite de 30178.20 MAD5.94 / unit
S-Citap 20 mgCIPLA MAROCBoite de 30178.20 MAD5.94 / unit
Siperam 20 mgCOOPER PHARMABoite de 30193 MAD6.43 / unit

Other pack sizes

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit price
S-Citap 20 mgCIPLA MAROCBoite de 20121.60 MAD6.08 / 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 Ixalio 20 mg

Ixalio 20 mg belongs to the psychoanaleptics (antidepressants) therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by SUN PHARMACEUTICALS NORTH AFRICA 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 Ixalio 20 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ixalio 20 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Ixalio 20 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Ixalio 20 mg in Morocco is 178.20 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 Ixalio 20 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Ixalio 20 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 Ixalio 20 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Ixalio 20 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 Ixalio 20 mg?
Yes. 4 other products contain the same active substance (Escitalopram), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Ixalio 20 mg. The cheapest listed is S-Citap 20 mg (CIPLA MAROC) at 121.60 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 Ixalio 20 mg in Morocco?
Ixalio 20 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.