Zithromax
Zithromax is a medicine authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 51352. 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 22 December 1992 and the authorisation is valid without a time limit. ATC code J01FA10 places the medicine in the group Antibacterials for systemic use.
| Authorisation number | 51352 |
|---|---|
| Name | Zithromax |
| Full name | Zithromax, Pulver zur Herstellung einer Suspension zum Einnehmen |
| Authorisation holder | Pfizer AG |
| Medicinal product code | Synthetic medicines |
| Dispensing category | A · Prescription, not repeatable |
| ATC code | J01FA10 |
| First authorisation | 22 December 1992 |
| Authorisation validity | unlimited |
| No. | Name | Dispensing category | Authorisation date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zithromax, Pulver zur Herstellung einer Suspension zum Einnehmen | A | 22 December 1992 |
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| Pack code | Quantity | Unit | ATC | IT code | Dispensing category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 15 | ml | J01FA10 | 08.01.6. | A |
| 25 | 30 | ml | J01FA10 | 08.01.6. | A |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zithromax authorised in Switzerland?
Yes. Zithromax is authorised by Swissmedic under authorisation number 51352, data as of 01 September 2026. The authorisation is valid without a time limit.
Which dispensing category does Zithromax have?
Zithromax 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?
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.