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A ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISMA01 STOMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS
A01A STOMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS
This group comprises agents for treatment of conditions of mouth and teeth. It is difficult to differentiate between preparations for use in the mouth and preparations for use in the throat. Preparations mainly used in gingivitis, stomatitis etc. should be classified in this group.
Preparations for the treatment of throat infections, (lozenges for common cold conditions) are classified in R02 - Throat preparations.
Preparations containing local anesthetics, see N01B - Anesthetics, local, and R02AD - Anesthetics, local.
A01AA Caries prophylactic agents
This group comprises all types of fluoride preparations (tablets, gargles, toothpastes, chewing-gum etc.).
Combinations of olaflur and dectaflur are classified at the 5th level of olaflur - A01AA03. Combinations of sodium fluoride and sodium monofluorophosphate are classified in A01AA30.
| For caries prophylactic agents in A01AA, the DDDs are based on use in children. DDDs are only established for tablets. |
A01AB Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment
This group comprises all antiinfective and antiseptic agents for the treatment of stomatitis, gingivitis etc. Products used in common minor infections of mouth and throat are classified in R02, e.g. cetylpyridinium. A01AC Corticosteroids for local oral treatment This group comprises corticosteroid preparations for the treatment of gingivitis, stomatitis etc., i.e. corticosteroid preparations for use in the oral cavity. A01AD Other agents for local oral treatment This group comprises e.g. various gargles and hemostatic agents used in dentistry.
Last updated:
2009-10-27
Other antibiotics for local use, see D - Dermatologicals.
The DDD for minocycline is based on the amount of active substance used in one periodontal pocket in local treatment of periodontitis.
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.
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.