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Parantal 500 mg

500 MG · Comprimé

Price in Morocco: 9.40 MAD — Box of 20. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

GenericMarketed9.40 MAD

Key facts

Price (PPV)9.40 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule A — prescription only
Composition (DCI)paracétamol
ClassAnalgesics
ATC codeN02BE01
ManufacturerLAPROPHAN
PresentationBoîte de 20
NatureMédicament
Hospital price5.90 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

In Morocco, 2 other products contain the same active substance as Parantal 500 mg (Paracétamol), at the same strength and in the same dosage form. For the same pack size (Boîte de 20), the cheapest is Nofebril 500 mg (GENPHARMA) at 6.50 MAD, i.e. 31 % less than Parantal 500 mg (9.40 MAD). The public sale price is set by the Ministry of Health: it is identical in every pharmacy.

ProductManufacturerPackPPVUnit priceDifference
Nofebril 500 mgGENPHARMABoîte de 206.50 MAD0.33 / unit−31 %
Dolostop 500 mgPHARMA5Boite de 209.50 MAD0.48 / 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 Parantal 500 mg

Parantal 500 mg belongs to the analgesics therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by LAPROPHAN and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

For any question about the use, effects, or drug interactions of Parantal 500 mg, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Parantal 500 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Parantal 500 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Parantal 500 mg in Morocco is 9.40 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 Parantal 500 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Parantal 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 Parantal 500 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Parantal 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 Parantal 500 mg?
Yes. 2 other products contain the same active substance (Paracétamol), at the same strength and in the same dosage form as Parantal 500 mg. For the same pack size, the cheapest is Nofebril 500 mg (GENPHARMA) at 6.50 MAD against 9.40 MAD, i.e. 31 % less per box. Substituting a generic is the pharmacist's decision.
5Where can I buy Parantal 500 mg in Morocco?
Parantal 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.