Metfo-X 500 mg
Metfo-X 500 mg is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 59099. The authorisation holder is axapharm ag. 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 21 August 2009 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code A10BA02 places the medicine in the group Drugs used in diabetes.
| Authorisation number | 59099 |
|---|---|
| Name | Metfo-X 500 mg |
| Full name | Metfo-X 500 mg, Filmtabletten |
| Authorisation holder | axapharm ag |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | A10BA02 |
| First authorisation | 21 August 2009 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metfo-X 500 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 21 August 2009 |
| 2 | Metfo-X 850 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 21 August 2009 |
| 3 | Metfo-X 1000 mg, Filmtabletten | B | 21 August 2009 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 50 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
| 16 | 100 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
| 17 | 30 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
| 18 | 100 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
| 19 | 60 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
| 20 | 120 | Tablette(n) | A10BA02 | 07.06.2. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Metfo-X 500 mg authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Metfo-X 500 mg is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 59099, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Metfo-X 500 mg have?
Metfo-X 500 mg 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 Metfo-X 500 mg?
The authorisation holder is axapharm 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.