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Pentasa 500 mg

500 MG · Comprimé

Price in Morocco: 548 MAD — Box of 100. Public sale price set by the Ministry of Health, identical in every pharmacy.

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Key facts

Price (PPV)548 MAD
Dispensing statusSchedule C — prescription only
Composition (DCI)mésalazine
ClassAntidiarrheals and intestinal anti-infectives
ATC codeA07EC02
ManufacturerSOTHEMA
PresentationBoîte de 100
NatureMédicament
Hospital price364 MAD
Data collected on9/8/2026

Indications

Rectocolite hémorragique : traitement d'attaque des poussées légères à modérées et traitement d'entretien Maladie de Crohn : traitement d'attaque des poussées légères à modérées et prévention des poussées aiguës pour les formes fréquemment récidivantes.

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About Pentasa 500 mg

Pentasa 500 mg belongs to the antidiarrheals and intestinal anti-infectives therapeutic class. In Morocco, this drug is marketed by SOTHEMA and is among the pharmaceutical specialties referenced by the Ministry of Health.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pentasa 500 mg

Answers to common questions from Moroccan patients about this drug.

1What is the price of Pentasa 500 mg in Morocco?
The public retail price of Pentasa 500 mg in Morocco is 548 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 Pentasa 500 mg reimbursed in Morocco?
Reimbursement of Pentasa 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 Pentasa 500 mg prescription-only in Morocco?
Yes. Pentasa 500 mg is listed in Schedule C of dangerous substances. Moroccan pharmacies dispense it on medical prescription; a pharmacist cannot hand it over without one. Keep the prescription for refills and for your reimbursement file.
4Are there cheaper generic alternatives to Pentasa 500 mg?
No. In the database of medicines marketed in Morocco, Pentasa 500 mg is currently the only product containing Mésalazine at this strength and in this dosage form: no cheaper equivalent exists. Ask your pharmacist about any therapeutic alternative.
5Where can I buy Pentasa 500 mg in Morocco?
Pentasa 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.