Alka-Seltzer
Alka-Seltzer is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 8671. The authorisation holder is Bayer (Schweiz) AG. The medicinal product code is Synthetic medicines and the dispensing category is D: Supplied in pharmacies and drugstores after specialist advice, without a prescription. First authorisation was granted on 29 August 1936 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code N02BA01 places the medicine in the group Analgesics.
| Authorisation number | 8671 |
|---|---|
| Name | Alka-Seltzer |
| Full name | Alka-Seltzer, Brausetabletten |
| Authorisation holder | Bayer (Schweiz) AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | D · No prescription, with advice |
| ATC code | N02BA01 |
| First authorisation | 29 August 1936 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alka-Seltzer, Brausetabletten | D | 29 August 1936 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 20 | Tablette(n) | N02BA01 | 01.01.1. | D |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alka-Seltzer authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Alka-Seltzer is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 8671, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Alka-Seltzer have?
Alka-Seltzer is in dispensing category D. Supplied in pharmacies and drugstores after specialist advice, without a prescription.
Who is the authorisation holder of Alka-Seltzer?
The authorisation holder is Bayer (Schweiz) AG. 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.