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A ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM
A02 DRUGS FOR ACID RELATED DISORDERS
A02B DRUGS FOR PEPTIC ULCER AND GASTRO-OESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GORD)

Peptic ulcer includes ulcers in the oesophagus, stomach or duodenum.
Combinations with H2-receptor antagonists are classified in A02B.
See also A03 - Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Antacids in combination with liquorice root or linseed are classified in A02A - Antacids.
Combinations with NSAIDs are classified in M01A.


A02BX Other drugs for peptic ulcer and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)

Ranitidine bismuth citrate is classified in A02BA.
Alginic acid in combination with antacids (e.g. aluminium hydroxide, calcium carbonate) is given the code A02BX13.

The DDD for alginic acid in combination with antacids (A02BX13) is given in a fixed doses (10 tablets = 10 UD; 50 ml mixture = 10 UD).


    ATC code  Name  DDD  U Adm.R Note
    A02BX06 proglumide 1.2 g O 

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