Zithromax 250 mg
Zithromax 250 mg is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 53488. The authorisation holder is Pfizer AG. The medicinal product code is Synthetic medicines and the dispensing category is A: Supplied only against a medical or veterinary prescription that may not be dispensed repeatedly. First authorisation was granted on 21 June 1996 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code J01FA10 places the medicine in the group Antibacterials for systemic use.
| Authorisation number | 53488 |
|---|---|
| Name | Zithromax 250 mg |
| Full name | Zithromax 250 mg, Filmtabletten |
| Authorisation holder | Pfizer AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | A · Prescription, not repeatable |
| ATC code | J01FA10 |
| First authorisation | 21 June 1996 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zithromax 250 mg, Filmtabletten | A | 21 June 1996 |
| 4 | Zithromax 500 mg, Filmtabletten | A | 20 May 2014 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 4 | Tablette(n) | J01FA10 | 08.01.6. | A |
| 21 | 6 | Tablette(n) | J01FA10 | 08.01.6. | A |
| 1 | 3 | Tablette(n) | J01FA10 | 08.01.6. | A |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zithromax 250 mg authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Zithromax 250 mg is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 53488, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Zithromax 250 mg have?
Zithromax 250 mg is in dispensing category A. Supplied only against a medical or veterinary prescription that may not be dispensed repeatedly.
Who is the authorisation holder of Zithromax 250 mg?
The authorisation holder is Pfizer 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.