Opatanol
Opatanol is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 56175. The authorisation holder is Novartis Pharma Schweiz 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 29 April 2003 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code S01GX09 places the medicine in the group Ophthalmologicals.
| Authorisation number | 56175 |
|---|---|
| Name | Opatanol |
| Full name | Opatanol, Augentropfen |
| Authorisation holder | Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | S01GX09 |
| First authorisation | 29 April 2003 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opatanol, Augentropfen | B | 29 April 2003 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | ml | S01GX09 | 11.06.2. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Opatanol authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Opatanol is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 56175, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Opatanol have?
Opatanol 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 Opatanol?
The authorisation holder is Novartis Pharma 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.