Viscotears
Viscotears is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 48624. The authorisation holder is Bausch & Lomb Swiss 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 March 1987 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code S01XA20 places the medicine in the group Ophthalmologicals.
| Authorisation number | 48624 |
|---|---|
| Name | Viscotears |
| Full name | Viscotears, Augengel |
| Authorisation holder | Bausch & Lomb Swiss AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | D · No prescription, with advice |
| ATC code | S01XA20 |
| First authorisation | 24 March 1987 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Viscotears, Augengel | D | 29 November 2000 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 10 | g | S01XA20 | 11.08.2. | D |
| 30 | 3 x 10 | g | S01XA20 | 11.08.2. | D |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Viscotears authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Viscotears is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 48624, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Viscotears have?
Viscotears is in dispensing category D. Supplied in pharmacies and drugstores after specialist advice, without a prescription.
Who is the authorisation holder of Viscotears?
The authorisation holder is Bausch & Lomb Swiss 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.