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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 all agents, which cannot be classified in the preceding groups, e.g. lubiprostone, linaclotide, tenapanor and prucalopride.

ATC code	Name	DDD	U	Adm.R	Note
A06AX07	plecanatide	3	mg	O

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