Atarax
Atarax is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 21871. The authorisation holder is UCB-Pharma 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 20 September 1956 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code N05BB01 places the medicine in the group Psycholeptics.
| Authorisation number | 21871 |
|---|---|
| Name | Atarax |
| Full name | Atarax, comprimés pelliculés |
| Authorisation holder | UCB-Pharma SA |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | N05BB01 |
| First authorisation | 20 September 1956 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atarax, comprimés pelliculés | B | 20 September 1956 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 25 | Tablette(n) | N05BB01 | 01.04.1. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Atarax authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Atarax is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 21871, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Atarax have?
Atarax 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 Atarax?
The authorisation holder is UCB-Pharma 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.