Echinacin
Echinacin is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 18013. The authorisation holder is Verfora SA. The medicinal product code is Herbal medicines and the dispensing category is D: Supplied in pharmacies and drugstores after specialist advice, without a prescription. First authorisation was granted on 19 December 1952 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code R05X places the medicine in the group Cough and cold preparations.
| Authorisation number | 18013 |
|---|---|
| Name | Echinacin |
| Full name | Echinacin, gouttes buvables |
| Authorisation holder | Verfora SA |
| Medicinal product code | Herbal medicines |
| Dispensing category | D · No prescription, with advice |
| ATC code | R05X |
| First authorisation | 19 December 1952 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Echinacin, gouttes buvables | D | 29 January 1996 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 100 | ml | R05X | 03.99.0. | D |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Echinacin authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Echinacin is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 18013, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Echinacin have?
Echinacin is in dispensing category D. Supplied in pharmacies and drugstores after specialist advice, without a prescription.
Who is the authorisation holder of Echinacin?
The authorisation holder is Verfora SA. 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.