Cayston
Cayston is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 59389. The authorisation holder is Gilead Sciences Switzerland Sàrl. The medicinal product code is Synthetic medicines and the dispensing category is A: Supplied only against a medical or veterinary prescription that may not be dispensed repeatedly. First authorisation was granted on 06 December 2010 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code J01DF01 places the medicine in the group Antibacterials for systemic use.
| Authorisation number | 59389 |
|---|---|
| Name | Cayston |
| Full name | Cayston, Pulver und Lösungsmittel zur Herstellung einer Lösung für einen Vernebler (mit Altera-Vernebler) |
| Authorisation holder | Gilead Sciences Switzerland Sàrl |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | A · Prescription, not repeatable |
| ATC code | J01DF01 |
| First authorisation | 06 December 2010 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cayston, Pulver und Lösungsmittel zur Herstellung einer Lösung für einen Vernebler (mit Altera-Vernebler) | A | 06 December 2010 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84+88 | Durchstechflasche(n) | J01DF01 | 08.01.25 | A |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cayston authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Cayston is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 59389, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Cayston have?
Cayston is in dispensing category A. Supplied only against a medical or veterinary prescription that may not be dispensed repeatedly.
Who is the authorisation holder of Cayston?
The authorisation holder is Gilead Sciences Switzerland Sàrl. 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.