Advantan
Advantan is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 51177. The authorisation holder is Leo Pharmaceutical Products Sarath Ltd.. The medicinal product code is Synthetic medicines and the dispensing category is B: Supplied only against a prescription which, at the prescriber's discretion, may be dispensed repeatedly. First authorisation was granted on 19 December 1991 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code D07AC14 places the medicine in the group Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations.
| Authorisation number | 51177 |
|---|---|
| Name | Advantan |
| Full name | Advantan, Crème |
| Authorisation holder | Leo Pharmaceutical Products Sarath Ltd. |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | D07AC14 |
| First authorisation | 19 December 1991 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advantan, Crème | B | 19 December 1991 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 30 | g | D07AC14 | 10.05.1. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Advantan authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Advantan is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 51177, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Advantan have?
Advantan is in dispensing category B. Supplied only against a prescription which, at the prescriber's discretion, may be dispensed repeatedly.
Who is the authorisation holder of Advantan?
The authorisation holder is Leo Pharmaceutical Products Sarath Ltd.. The holder carries the legal responsibility for quality, safety and product information of the medicine in Switzerland.
Sources
Swissmedic data as of 01 September 2026. No medical advice. Independent directory, not affiliated with Swissmedic or the FOPH.