Canesten
Canesten is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 37510. 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 16 July 1973 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code D01AC01 places the medicine in the group Antifungals for dermatological use.
| Authorisation number | 37510 |
|---|---|
| Name | Canesten |
| Full name | Canesten, Creme |
| Authorisation holder | Bayer (Schweiz) AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | D · No prescription, with advice |
| ATC code | D01AC01 |
| First authorisation | 16 July 1973 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canesten, Creme | D | 16 July 1973 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | g | D01AC01 | 10.09.4. | D |
| 2 | 50 | g | D01AC01 | 10.09.4. | D |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canesten authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Canesten is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 37510, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Canesten have?
Canesten is in dispensing category D. Supplied in pharmacies and drugstores after specialist advice, without a prescription.
Who is the authorisation holder of Canesten?
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.