Diamox
Diamox is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 22002. The authorisation holder is Advanz Pharma Specialty Medicine Switzerland GmbH. 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 24 December 1955 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code S01EC01 places the medicine in the group Ophthalmologicals.
| Authorisation number | 22002 |
|---|---|
| Name | Diamox |
| Full name | Diamox, Pulver zur Herstellung einer Injektions-/Infusionslösung |
| Authorisation holder | Advanz Pharma Specialty Medicine Switzerland GmbH |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | S01EC01 |
| First authorisation | 24 December 1955 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diamox, Pulver zur Herstellung einer Injektions-/Infusionslösung | B | 24 December 1955 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 500 | mg | S01EC01 | 11.09.0. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Diamox authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Diamox is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 22002, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Diamox have?
Diamox 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 Diamox?
The authorisation holder is Advanz Pharma Specialty Medicine Switzerland GmbH. 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.