Gyno-Canesten 6

Gyno-Canesten 6 is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 37512. The authorisation holder is Bayer (Schweiz) 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 17 August 1973 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code G01AF02 places the medicine in the group Gynecological anti-infectives and antiseptics.

Dispensing category D
Authorisation number 37512
ATC G01AF02
Synthetic medicines

Authorisation data
Authorisation number	37512
Name	Gyno-Canesten 6
Full name	Gyno-Canesten 6, Vaginaltabletten
Authorisation holder	Bayer (Schweiz) AG
Medicinal product code	Synthetic medicines
Dispensing category	D · No prescription, with advice
ATC code	G01AF02
First authorisation	17 August 1973
Authorisation validity	unlimited

Strengths
No.	Name	Dispensing category	Authorisation date
1	Gyno-Canesten 6, Vaginaltabletten	D	17 August 1973
2	Gyno-Canesten, Vaginaltabletten	D	17 November 1980
3	Gyno-Canesten 1, Vaginaltabletten	D	16 November 1982

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Pack sizes
Pack code	Quantity	Unit	ATC	IT code	Dispensing category
110	3	Tablette(n)	G01AF02	09.03.0.	D

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gyno-Canesten 6 authorised in Switzerland?

Yes. Gyno-Canesten 6 is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 37512, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.

Which dispensing category does Gyno-Canesten 6 have?

Gyno-Canesten 6 is in dispensing category D. Supplied in pharmacies and drugstores after specialist advice, without a prescription.

Who is the authorisation holder of Gyno-Canesten 6?

The authorisation holder is Bayer (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.