Alcaine
Alcaine is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 37516. The authorisation holder is Alcon Switzerland SA. 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 27 February 1996 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code S01HA04 places the medicine in the group Ophthalmologicals.
| Authorisation number | 37516 |
|---|---|
| Name | Alcaine |
| Full name | Alcaine, Augentropfen |
| Authorisation holder | Alcon Switzerland SA |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | S01HA04 |
| First authorisation | 27 February 1996 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alcaine, Augentropfen | B | 27 February 1996 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 15 | ml | S01HA04 | 11.03.0. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alcaine authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Alcaine is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 37516, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Alcaine have?
Alcaine 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 Alcaine?
The authorisation holder is Alcon Switzerland SA. 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.