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Drug

Nidazol 250 mg

250 MG · Comprimé

Price in Morocco: 19.80 MAD — Box of 20. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed19.80 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)19.80 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)métronidazole
ClassAntiprotozoals
ATC codeP01AB01
ManufacturerPHARMA5
PresentationBoîte de 20
NatureMédicament
Hospital price12.30 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Affections hématologiques et du système lymphatique · neutropénie, agranulocytose, thrombopénie. Affections psychiatriques · hallucinations, · réactions psychotiques avec paranoïa et/ou délire pouvant s’accompagner de manière isolée d’idées ou d’actes suicidaires, · humeur dépressive. Affections du système nerveux · neuropathies sensitives périphériques, · céphalées, · vertiges, · confusion, · convulsions, · encéphalopathie pouvant être associés à des modifications de l’IRM généralement réversibles à l’arrêt du traitement. D’exceptionnels cas d’évolution fatale ont été rapportés, · syndrome cérébelleux subaigu (ataxie, dysarthrie, troubles de la démarche, nystagmus, tremblements), · méningite aseptique. Affections oculaires · troubles visuels transitoires tels que vision trouble, diplopie, myopie, diminution de l’acuité visuelle, changement dans la vision des couleurs, · neuropathies/névrites optiques. Affections gastro-intestinales · troubles digestifs bénins (douleurs épigastriques, nausées, vomissements, diarrhée), · glossites avec sensation de sécheresse de la bouche, stomatites, troubles du goût, anorexie, · pancréatites réversibles à l'arrêt du traitement. · décoloration ou modification de l’aspect de la langue (mycose). Affections hépatobiliaires · élévations des enzymes hépatiques (ALAT, ASAT, phosphatases alcalines), très rares cas d’atteinte hépatique aiguë de nature cytolytique (parfois ictérique), cholestatique ou mixte. Des cas isolés d’insuffisance hépatocellulaire pouvant nécessiter une transplantation hépatique ont été rapportés. Affections de la peau et du tissu sous-cutané · bouffées congestives, prurit, éruption cutanée parfois fébrile, · urticaire, œdème de Quincke, choc anaphylactique, · très rares cas de pustulose exanthématique aiguë généralisée (voir rubrique 4.4), · Syndrome de Lyell · Syndrome de Stevens Johnson · Erythème pigmenté fixe

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Same-strength alternatives — cheapest first

In Morocco, 3 other products contain the same active substance as Nidazol 250 mg (Métronidazole), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boîte de 20), the cheapest is Zyrdol 250 mg (LAPROPHAN) at 15.90 MAD, i.e. 20 % less than Nidazol 250 mg (19.80 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Zyrdol 250 mgLAPROPHANBoîte de 2015.90 MAD0.80 / unit−20 %
Metrozal 250 mgGALENICABoîte de 2017.10 MAD0.86 / unit−14 %
Flagyl 250 mgMAPHARBoîte de 2023.40 MAD1.17 / 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 Nidazol 250 mg

Nidazol 250 mg belongs to the antiprotozoals therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by PHARMA5 and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Nidazol 250 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nidazol 250 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Nidazol 250 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Nidazol 250 mg in Morocco is 19.80 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 Nidazol 250 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Nidazol 250 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 Nidazol 250 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Nidazol 250 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 Nidazol 250 mg?
Yes. 3 other products contain the same active substance (Métronidazole), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Nidazol 250 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Zyrdol 250 mg (LAPROPHAN) at 15.90 MAD against 19.80 MAD, i.e. 20 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Nidazol 250 mg in Morocco?
Nidazol 250 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.