Pentasa
Pentasa is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 55834. 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 18 March 2003 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 | 55834 |
|---|---|
| Name | Pentasa |
| Full name | Pentasa, Suppositorien |
| Authorisation holder | Ferring AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | B · Prescription only |
| ATC code | A07EC02 |
| First authorisation | 18 March 2003 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pentasa, Suppositorien | B | 18 March 2003 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 28 | Suppositorien | A07EC02 | 04.09.0. | B |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pentasa authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Pentasa is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 55834, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Pentasa have?
Pentasa 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?
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.