Carnitene
Carnitene is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 48509. The authorisation holder is Alfasigma Schweiz AG. 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 30 October 1987 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code A16AA01 places the medicine in the group Other alimentary tract and metabolism products.
| Authorisation number | 48509 |
|---|---|
| Name | Carnitene |
| Full name | Carnitene, Kautabletten |
| Authorisation holder | Alfasigma Schweiz AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | A16AA01 |
| First authorisation | 30 October 1987 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnitene, Kautabletten | B | 30 October 1987 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | Tablette(n) | A16AA01 | 07.99.0. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carnitene authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Carnitene is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 48509, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Carnitene have?
Carnitene 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 Carnitene?
The authorisation holder is Alfasigma 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.