Key facts
| Price (PPV) | 30.40 MAD |
|---|---|
| Dispensing status | Schedule A — prescription only |
| Composition (DCI) | métronidazole |
| Class | Antiprotozoals |
| ATC code | P01AB01 |
| Manufacturer | GALENICA |
| Presentation | Boîte de 20 |
| Nature | Médicament |
| Hospital price | 19 MAD |
| Data collected on | 9/8/2026 |
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.
| Product | Manufacturer | Pack | PPV | Unit price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zyrdol 500 mg | LAPROPHAN | Boîte de 20 | 27.10 MAD | 1.36 / unit | −11 % |
| Nidazol 500 mg | PHARMA5 | Boîte de 20 | 37.30 MAD | 1.86 / unit | — |
| Flagyl 500 mg | MAPHAR | Boîte de 20 | 46.50 MAD | 2.33 / 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.