Pentasa 500 mg
Pentasa 500 mg is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 47502. 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 25 September 1989 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 | 47502 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pentasa 500 mg |
| Full name | Pentasa 500 mg, Depot-Tabletten |
| Authorisation holder | Ferring AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | A07EC02 |
| First authorisation | 25 September 1989 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Pentasa 500 mg, Depot-Tabletten | B | 29 September 1993 |
| 3 | Pentasa 1g, Depot-Tabletten | B | 12 September 2013 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 100 | Tablette(n) | A07EC02 | 04.09.0. | B |
| 55 | 300 | Tablette(n) | A07EC02 | 04.09.0. | B |
| 56 | 60 | Tablette(n) | A07EC02 | 04.09.0. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pentasa 500 mg authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Pentasa 500 mg is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 47502, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Pentasa 500 mg have?
Pentasa 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 Pentasa 500 mg?
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.