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All agents used for treatment of constipation (regardless of indication) are classified here.
The agents are mainly subdivided according to mode of action. All enemas are classified in A06AG, regardless of mode of action.
Some combination products are classified at separate levels. These are mentioned in the respective ATC group.
Otherwise combination products are classified at separate 5th levels using the corresponding 50-series.
Laxatives in combination with centrally acting antiobesity agents are classified in A08A - Antiobesity preparations, excl. diet products.

This group comprises linseed and psylla seed products, methyl cellulose etc.
Lactulose, see A06AD.
Products containing linseed in combination with antacids are classified in A02A.
Products containing sterculia in combination with alverine are classified in A03AX.

ATC code	Name	DDD	U	Adm.R	Note
A06AC01	ispaghula (psylla seeds)	7	g	O
A06AC02	ethulose	3	g	O
A06AC03	sterculia	8	g	O
A06AC05	linseed
A06AC06	methylcellulose	2	g	O
A06AC07	triticum (wheat fibre)	10	g	O
A06AC08	polycarbophil calcium	2.5	g	O
A06AC51	ispaghula, combinations
A06AC53	sterculia, combinations
A06AC55	linseed, combinations

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