Pentasa 1g
Pentasa 1g is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 53431. The authorisation holder is Ferring 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 28 June 2000 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code A07EC02 places the medicine in the group Antidiarrheals, intestinal anti-inflammatory and anti-infective agents.
| Authorisation number | 53431 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pentasa 1g |
| Full name | Pentasa 1g, Depot-Granulat |
| Authorisation holder | Ferring AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | A07EC02 |
| First authorisation | 28 June 2000 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pentasa 1g, Depot-Granulat | B | 28 June 2000 |
| 2 | Pentasa 2g, Depot-Granulat | B | 07 October 2005 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 50 | Sachet(s) | A07EC02 | 04.09.0. | B |
| 46 | 150 | Sachet(s) | A07EC02 | 04.09.0. | B |
| 54 | 60 | Sachet(s) | A07EC02 | 04.09.0. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pentasa 1g authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Pentasa 1g is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 53431, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Pentasa 1g have?
Pentasa 1g 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 Pentasa 1g?
The authorisation holder is Ferring 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.