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ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM
This group comprises preparations used for the treatment of diseases affecting the
alimentary tract or metabolism, e.g. antacids and antiemetics. It also includes e.g.
antispasmodic and anticholinergic agents, vitamins and drugs used in diabetes.
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QA01A
STOMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS
STOMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS
Agents for the treatment of conditions of the mouth and teeth should be classified in
this group, as should preparations mainly used in gingivitis, stomatitis etc.
See also:
QN01B - Nervous system; Anesthetics, local
QR02AD - Throat preparations; Anesthetics, local
QA01AA
Caries prophylactic agents
All types of fluoride preparations should be classified in this group.
QA01AB
Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment
All antiinfective and antiseptic agents for the treatment of stomatitis, gingivitis etc.
should be classified in this group. Other antibiotics for topical use, see
QD - Dermatologicals.
QA01AC
Corticosteroids for local oral treatment
Corticosteroid preparations for the treatment of gingivitis, stomatitis etc., i.e.
corticosteroid preparations for use in the oral cavity, should be classified in this
group. Other corticosteroids for topical use, see QD - Dermatologicals.
QA01AD
Other agents for local oral treatment
Hemostatic agents used in dentistry should be classified in this group.
Combinations with local anesthetics for oral treatment are assigned to
QA01AD11 - Various agents for local oral treatment.
See also:
QN01B - Anesthetics, local
QB02BC - Local hemostatics
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