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Metrolag Price in the UAE (2026)

Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending2 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data
Lowest Abu Dhabi DoH public price per tablet
AED 0.53

Metrolag (metronidazole): 250 mg tablets, AED 10.50 for 20 tablets. Official public price list, Oct 2026.

≈ $0.14 per tablet
AED 10.00 – AED 24.00
per pack
AED 15.75
30 tablets at the lowest price
5
listed packs
−64%
cheapest same-strength alternative
64% less

Nidazole costs AED 0.19 per tablet for metronidazole 250 mg tablet, against AED 0.53 for Metrolag.

13 brands

of metronidazole are listed in the UAE, including Metrozole, Amrizole and Nidazole.

Every listed pack

Metrolag strengths, packs and prices in the UAE

Metrolag official prices in the UAE
ProductStrength and formPackPricePer unit
Metrolag125 mg/5ml oral suspension60AED 10.00—
Metrolag125 mg/5ml oral suspension100AED 13.50—
Metrolag250 mg tablets20 tabletsAED 10.50AED 0.53
Metrolag500 mg tablets24 tabletsAED 19.50AED 0.81
Metrolag500 mg/100ml solution for infusion100AED 24.00—

Metrolag is sold in the UAE as 125 mg oral liquid, 250 mg tablet, 500 mg tablet and 500 mg injection. The official list names Lagap SA, U.A.E and Lagap SA, SWITZERLAND as the manufacturers. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists it as a prescription-only medicine.

Same ingredient, same strength

Metrolag vs other metronidazole 250 mg tablet in the UAE

NidazoleAED 0.19
MetrozoleAED 0.23
NidazoleAED 0.23
AnazolAED 0.26
RiazoleAED 0.30
NegazoleAED 0.32
AmrizoleAED 0.35
AnazolAED 0.38
Metrolag (this page)AED 0.53
SupplinAED 0.60
metronidazole 250 mg tablet: price per tablet (AED)
Alternatives
ProductPackPricePer unit
Nidazole1000 tabletsAED 189AED 0.19
Metrozole20 tabletsAED 4.50AED 0.23
Nidazole30 tabletsAED 7.00AED 0.23
Anazol500 tabletsAED 131AED 0.26
Riazole20 tabletsAED 6.00AED 0.30
Negazole1000 tabletsAED 315AED 0.32
Amrizole20 tabletsAED 7.00AED 0.35
Anazol20 tabletsAED 7.50AED 0.38
Supplin20 tabletsAED 12.00AED 0.60
Neogyl20 tabletsAED 12.50AED 0.63

Products with the same active ingredient, strength and form are usually interchangeable, but check with your doctor or pharmacist before switching, especially for modified-release forms.

What this price means

How public prices work in the UAE

Prices on this page are the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi: the most a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi may charge for the pack. Health insurance (for example Thiqa or Basic plans) may cover all or part of it, and the patient pays any co-payment.

See every metronidazole product and price in the UAE, or read the guide to medicine prices in the UAE.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

How much does Metrolag cost in the UAE?
Metrolag costs from AED 10.00 to AED 24.00 depending on strength and pack; the lowest price per tablet is AED 0.53 (about $0.14). This is the official public price set by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.
What is the generic name of Metrolag?
Metrolag contains metronidazole. Medicines with the same active ingredient, strength and form work the same way, though inactive ingredients can differ.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Metrolag in the UAE?
Yes. For metronidazole 250 mg tablet, Nidazole is listed at AED 189 for 1000 tablets, about 64% less than Metrolag. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether switching is right for you.
Who makes Metrolag?
The official list names Lagap SA, U.A.E and Lagap SA, SWITZERLAND as the manufacturers of Metrolag products sold in the UAE.
Do I need a prescription for Metrolag in the UAE?
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health lists Metrolag as a prescription-only medicine.
Evidence

Sources

  1. Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Drug Master price list (public prices), version effective 2 October 2026. www.doh.gov.ae/en/resources/drug-prices. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  2. Central Bank of the UAE; Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Fixed US dollar pegs: 1 USD = 3.6725 AED; 1 USD = 3.75 SAR. www.centralbank.ae/en/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.

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