Canesten

Canesten is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 39725. 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 18 February 1977 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code D01AC01 places the medicine in the group Antifungals for dermatological use.

Dispensing category D
Authorisation number 39725
ATC D01AC01
Synthetic medicines

Authorisation data
Authorisation number	39725
Name	Canesten
Full name	Canesten, Spray zur Anwendung auf der Haut, Lösung
Authorisation holder	Bayer (Schweiz) AG
Medicinal product code	Synthetic medicines
Dispensing category	D · No prescription, with advice
ATC code	D01AC01
First authorisation	18 February 1977
Authorisation validity	unlimited

Strengths
No.	Name	Dispensing category	Authorisation date
1	Canesten, Spray zur Anwendung auf der Haut, Lösung	D	18 February 1977

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Pack sizes
Pack code	Quantity	Unit	ATC	IT code	Dispensing category
1	40	ml	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 39725, 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.