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A ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISMA12 MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS
This group contains mineral supplements used for treatment of mineral deficiency. Magnesium carbonate used for treatment of mineral deficiency is classified in A02AA01.
A12C OTHER MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS
This group comprises other minerals.
See also B05 - Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions.
A12CA Sodium
| The DDD has been set to 1 g NaCl. |
A12CB Zinc
| The DDD is based on treatment of zinc deficiency. |
A12CC Magnesium
| The DDDs for the various magnesium salts are equivalent to an assumed daily requirement of 300 mg magnesium (oral dose). The DDD for some of the oral formulations are higher than the parenteral formulations due to lower bioavailability. |
A12CD Fluoride
This group comprises preparations used e.g. in the treatment of osteoporosis. Fluoride used in caries prophylaxis, see A01AA - Caries prophylatic agents.
Bisphosphonates are classified in M05B.
Calcitonin is classified in H05BA.
Calcium preparations are classified in A12A.
Combinations with calcium are classified here.
| The DDD is based on treatment of osteoporosis. |
A12CE Selenium
| The DDDs are based on treatment of selenium deficiency and is expressed as amount of selenium (Se). |
A12CX Other mineral products
Last updated: 2021-12-14