Olfen
Olfen is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 48706. The authorisation holder is Mepha Pharma 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 24 June 1987 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code M02AA15 places the medicine in the group Topical products for joint and muscular pain.
| Authorisation number | 48706 |
|---|---|
| Name | Olfen |
| Full name | Olfen, Gel |
| Authorisation holder | Mepha Pharma AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | D · No prescription, with advice |
| ATC code | M02AA15 |
| First authorisation | 24 June 1987 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olfen, Gel | D | 24 June 1987 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 50 | g | M02AA15 | 07.10.4. | D |
| 29 | 100 | g | M02AA15 | 07.10.4. | D |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Olfen authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Olfen is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 48706, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Olfen have?
Olfen is in dispensing category D. Supplied in pharmacies and drugstores after specialist advice, without a prescription.
Who is the authorisation holder of Olfen?
The authorisation holder is Mepha Pharma 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.