Medicines in Morocco: local brand names & rules

ParacetamolAnalgesic / antipyreticAsk forDolipraneOTC

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IbuprofenNSAIDAsk forBrufen / NurodolOTC

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LoratadineAntihistamine, non-sedatingAsk forClartec / LorixNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

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CetirizineAntihistamine, non-sedatingAsk forZyrtecNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

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DiphenhydramineAntihistamine, sedatingAsk forSold generic as "Diphénhydramine"Status unknown

Pharmacies in Morocco work in French, so use the French name. Spoken Darija uses the same word.

Source: ammps.gov.ma ↗

LoperamideAntidiarrhealAsk forLoperiumOTC

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OmeprazoleProton pump inhibitorAsk forOmepral / IPPRx only

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PseudoephedrineDecongestantAsk forSold generic as "Pseudoéphédrine"Status unknown

The local rules are not known. Many countries have tightened controls on this ingredient because it can be used to make methamphetamine, so it may not be freely sold.

Source: ammps.gov.ma ↗

MelatoninSleep aid / hormoneAsk forSold generic as "Mélatonine"Status unknown

Sold as a supplement in some pharmacies, but the local rules are not known. They may follow France’s pharmacy rules.

DimenhydrinateAntiemetic / motion sicknessAsk forSold generic as "Diménhydrinate"Status unknown

Pharmacies in Morocco work in French, so use the French name.

AmoxicillinAntibiotic, penicillinAsk forSold genericRx only

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MetforminAntidiabetic, biguanideAsk forGlucophageRx only

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SertralineSSRI antidepressantAsk forZoloftRx only

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SalbutamolBronchodilator, inhaledAsk forVentolineNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

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AtorvastatinStatin (cholesterol)Ask forTahorRx only

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LevothyroxineThyroid hormone (hypothyroidism)Ask forLevothyroxRx only

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LisinoprilACE inhibitor (blood pressure)Ask forLisorRx only

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AmlodipineCalcium channel blocker (blood pressure)Ask forAmlorRx only

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MetoprololBeta blocker (blood pressure/heart)Ask forNot sold hereUnavailable

Bring what you need from home.

LosartanARB (blood pressure)Ask forTanzaar / PrezarRx only

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GabapentinNerve pain / anticonvulsantAsk forNeurontinRx only

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RosuvastatinStatin (cholesterol)Ask forCrestorRx only

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PantoprazoleProton pump inhibitorAsk forRazonRx only

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EscitalopramSSRI antidepressantAsk forSeroplexRx only

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Amphetamine / DextroamphetamineStimulant (ADHD), controlled substanceAsk forNot sold hereControlled (Rx)

HydrochlorothiazideDiuretic (blood pressure)Ask forEsidrexRx only

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BupropionAtypical antidepressant / smoking cessationAsk forWellbutrin XRRx only

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FluoxetineSSRI antidepressantAsk forFluoxetRx only

Source: sahha.ma ↗

SemaglutideGLP-1 agonist (diabetes/weight)Ask forOzempicRx only

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MontelukastLeukotriene modifier (asthma/allergy)Ask forSingulairRx only

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TrazodoneAntidepressant (commonly used off-label for sleep)Ask forNot sold hereUnavailable

Bring what you need from home.

SimvastatinStatin (cholesterol)Ask forZovas / SimvacolRx only

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TamsulosinAlpha blocker (enlarged prostate)Ask forUmax / ContifloRx only

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Hydrocodone / Paracetamol combinationOpioid analgesic combination, controlled substanceAsk forNot sold hereControlled (Rx)

FluticasoneCorticosteroid (nasal spray / inhaler)Ask forFlixonaseRx only

Sold in Morocco. Its exact prescription class there is not known.

Source: medicament.ma ↗

MeloxicamNSAID (arthritis)Ask forMobicRx only

Stocked nationwide in several forms, including suppository and injection.

Source: sahha.ma ↗

ApixabanAnticoagulant (blood thinner)Ask forEliquisRx only

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FurosemideLoop diureticAsk forLasilixRx only

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Insulin GlargineLong-acting insulinAsk forLantusRx only

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Insulin LisproRapid-acting insulinAsk forHumalogRx only

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Insulin AspartRapid-acting insulinAsk forNovoRapidRx only

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Insulin Human (Regular)Short-acting insulinAsk forActrapidRx only

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Insulin Isophane (NPH)Intermediate-acting insulinAsk forInsulatardRx only

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Insulin DetemirLong-acting insulinAsk forLevemirRx only

The maker is withdrawing Levemir worldwide, so stock may be limited. Other long-acting insulins sold here: glargine (Lantus) and degludec (Tresiba).

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Insulin DegludecLong-acting insulinAsk forTresibaRx only

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DuloxetineSNRI antidepressantAsk forDulophi / WelinRx only

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FamotidineH2 blocker (acid reflux)Ask forNot sold hereUnavailable

Bring what you need from home.

EmpagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitor (diabetes)Ask forJardianceRx only

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CarvedilolBeta blocker (heart failure / blood pressure)Ask forDilatrend / CardinorRx only

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TramadolOpioid analgesic, controlled substanceAsk forTramalStatus unknown

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AlprazolamBenzodiazepine (anxiety), controlled substanceAsk forXanax / AlprazStatus unknown

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PrednisoneCorticosteroid (anti-inflammatory)Ask forCortancylRx only

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ClopidogrelAntiplatelet (blood thinner)Ask forPlavixRx only

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Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)NSAID / antiplateletAsk forAspégicOTC

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OxycodoneOpioid analgesic, controlled substanceAsk forNot sold hereUnavailable

MethylphenidateStimulant (ADHD), controlled substanceAsk forNot sold hereUnavailable

NaproxenNSAIDAsk forAlgixeneRx only

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Diclofenac (topical gel)NSAID, topical (pain-relief gel)Ask forVoltarène EmulgelNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

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FexofenadineAntihistamine, non-sedatingAsk forNot sold hereUnavailable

Bring what you need from home.

GuaifenesinExpectorant (chesty cough)Ask forSold generic as "Guaïfénésine"Status unknown

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DextromethorphanCough suppressant (dry cough)Ask forSold generic as "Dextrométhorphane"Status unknown

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Oxymetazoline (nasal spray)Nasal decongestant sprayAsk forSold generic as "Oxymétazoline"Status unknown

Bismuth subsalicylateUpset stomach / traveler’s diarrheaAsk forNot sold hereUnavailable

Bring what you need from home.

Calcium carbonate (antacid)Antacid (heartburn)Ask forNot sold hereUnavailable

Bring what you need from home.

SimeticoneAnti-gas (bloating)Ask forSold generic as "Siméticone"Status unknown

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Oral rehydration saltsRehydration (diarrhea, heat, vomiting)Ask forSold generic as "sels de réhydratation orale"No Rx: Ask Pharmacist

BisacodylLaxative, stimulantAsk forContalaxNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

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Polyethylene glycol 3350 (macrogol)Laxative, osmoticAsk forForlaxNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

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MeclozineAntiemetic / motion sicknessAsk forNot sold hereUnavailable

Bring what you need from home.

Hydrocortisone (cream)Mild steroid cream (itch, rash, bites)Ask forSold generic as "Hydrocortisone crème"Status unknown

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ClotrimazoleAntifungal cream (athlete’s foot, yeast)Ask forClomiter / MycohydralinNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

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Bacitracin / Neomycin / Polymyxin B (antibiotic ointment)Topical antibiotic (cuts and scrapes)Ask forNot sold hereUnavailable

Fucidine is a different antibiotic (fusidic acid).

DoxylamineSleep aid (sedating antihistamine)Ask forCaribanNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

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Levonorgestrel (emergency contraception)Emergency contraceptiveAsk forAconcept / LevoNo Rx: Ask Pharmacist

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Atovaquone / ProguanilAntimalarial (prevention)Ask forMalanilRx only

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DoxycyclineAntibiotic, tetracycline (also malaria prevention)Ask forSold genericRx only

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AzithromycinAntibiotic, macrolide (traveler’s diarrhea)Ask forZithromaxRx only

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CiprofloxacinAntibiotic, fluoroquinolone (traveler’s diarrhea)Ask forCifloxineRx only

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AcetazolamideAltitude sickness preventionAsk forDiamoxRx only

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Scopolamine (motion-sickness patch)Antiemetic patch (motion sickness)Ask forNot sold hereUnavailable

Bring what you need from home.

OndansetronAntiemetic (nausea and vomiting)Ask forOnsetRx only

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Epinephrine (adrenaline auto-injector)Emergency treatment for severe allergic reactionsAsk forNot sold hereUnavailable

Auto-injectors are hard to find. Bring at least two from home.