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Metrozal 500 mg

500 MG · Comprimé

Price in Morocco: 30.40 MAD — Box of 20. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed30.40 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)30.40 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)métronidazole
ClassAntiprotozoals
ATC codeP01AB01
ManufacturerGALENICA
PresentationBoîte de 20
NatureMédicament
Hospital price19 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Elles procèdent de l'activité antiparasitaire et antibactérienne du métronidazole et de ses caractéristiques pharmacocinétiques. Elles tiennent compte à la fois des études cliniques auxquelles a donné lieu ce médicament et de sa place dans l'éventail des produits anti-infectieux actuellement disponibles. Elles sont limitées aux infections dues aux germes définis comme sensibles: - amibiases, - trichomonases urogénitales, - vaginites non spécifiques, - lambliases, - traitement curatif des infections médico-chirurgicales à germes anaérobies sensibles, - relais des traitements curatifs par voie injectable des infections à germes anaérobies sensibles. 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, 3 other products contain the same active substance as Metrozal 500 mg (Métronidazole), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boîte de 20), the cheapest is Zyrdol 500 mg (LAPROPHAN) at 27.10 MAD, i.e. 11 % less than Metrozal 500 mg (30.40 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Zyrdol 500 mgLAPROPHANBoîte de 2027.10 MAD1.36 / unit−11 %
Nidazol 500 mgPHARMA5Boîte de 2037.30 MAD1.86 / unit
Flagyl 500 mgMAPHARBoîte de 2046.50 MAD2.33 / 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 Metrozal 500 mg

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Metrozal 500 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Metrozal 500 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Metrozal 500 mg in Morocco is 30.40 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 Metrozal 500 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Metrozal 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 Metrozal 500 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Metrozal 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 Metrozal 500 mg?
Yes. 3 other products contain the same active substance (Métronidazole), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Metrozal 500 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Zyrdol 500 mg (LAPROPHAN) at 27.10 MAD against 30.40 MAD, i.e. 11 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Metrozal 500 mg in Morocco?
Metrozal 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.