Dulcolax Bisacodyl
Dulcolax Bisacodyl is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 23391. The authorisation holder is Opella Healthcare Switzerland 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 14 May 1957 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code A06AB02 places the medicine in the group Drugs for constipation.
| Authorisation number | 23391 |
|---|---|
| Name | Dulcolax Bisacodyl |
| Full name | Dulcolax Bisacodyl, Zäpfchen |
| Authorisation holder | Opella Healthcare Switzerland AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | D · No prescription, with advice |
| ATC code | A06AB02 |
| First authorisation | 14 May 1957 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dulcolax Bisacodyl, Zäpfchen | D | 14 May 1957 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 10 | Suppositorien | A06AB02 | 04.08.2. | D |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dulcolax Bisacodyl authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Dulcolax Bisacodyl is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 23391, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Dulcolax Bisacodyl have?
Dulcolax Bisacodyl is in dispensing category D. Supplied in pharmacies and drugstores after specialist advice, without a prescription.
Who is the authorisation holder of Dulcolax Bisacodyl?
The authorisation holder is Opella Healthcare Switzerland 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.