Guidelines for ATC classification and DDD assignment - WHOCC

A01AC Corticosteroids for local oral treatment
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This group comprises corticosteroid preparations for the treatment of
gingivitis, stomatitis etc., i.e. corticosteroid preparations for use in the
oral cavity.
Combinations of corticosteroids and local anesthetics are classified here.
Other corticosteroids for local use, see D - Dermatologicals.
No DDDs have been established in this group. The dosage forms
are mainly ointments and pastes.
A01AD Other agents for local oral treatment
This group comprises e.g. various gargles and hemostatic agents used in
dentistry.
Becaplermin in a kit for implantation indicated to treat periodontally
related defects is classified here.
Other hemostatic agents, see B02BC - Local hemostatics.
E.g. combinations with local anesthetics for oral treatment are classified
at the various level A01AD11.
See also N01B - Anesthetics, local.
No DDDs have been established in this group. The dosage forms
are mainly ointments and pastes.
A02 DRUGS FOR ACID RELATED DISORDERS
A02A ANTACIDS
This group comprises plain antacid drugs, antacids in combination with
antiflatulents and antacids in combination with other drugs.
Antacids in combination with liquorice root or linseed are classified in
this group.