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D DERMATOLOGICALSMost of the drugs in this group are preparations for topical use. Some few preparations for systemic use with clear dermatological applications, e.g. griseofulvin (antimycotic), retinoids (for treatment of acne) and psoralens and retinoids (for treatment of psoriasis) are classified in this group.
| Only oral preparations in ATC group D are given DDDs. Most products in this group are for topical use, and no DDDs are assigned because the amount given per day can vary very much according to the intensity and distribution of the disease. Consumption figures for these dermatological preparations can be expressed in grams of preparations regardless of strength. |
D04 ANTIPRURITICS, INCL. ANTIHISTAMINES, ANESTHETICS, ETC.
D04A ANTIPRURITICS, INCL. ANTIHISTAMINES, ANESTHETICS, ETC.
This group comprises antipruritics for topical use in the treatment of pruritus, minor burns, insect stings, herpes zoster etc.
See also D07 - Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations.
D04AA Antihistamines for topical use
At each 5th level, antiseptics, siccants etc. may occur in combination with the antihistamines. Combinations with corticosteroids, see
D07 - Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations.
Combinations with anesthetics are classified in D04AB.
Combinations of diphenhydramine and diethyltoluamid are classified at the plain level for diphenhydramine in D04AA.
D04AB Anesthetics for topical use
At each 5th plain level, antiseptics, siccants etc. may occur in combination with the anesthetics. Combinations with corticosteroids, see D07 - Corticosteroids, dermatological preparations.
Combinations with antihistamines are classified in D04AB at the corresponding plain 5th level.
See also C05A - Agents for treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures for topical use, and N01B - Anesthetics, local.
D04AX Other antipruritics
This group comprises ointments, creams, liniments etc. containing e.g. camphora, menthol, calamine. Crotamiton is classified here. When classifying products in this group, alternative groups should be considered, e.g.:
D02 - Emollients and protectives
D08 - Antiseptics and disinfectants
M02 - Topical products for joint and muscular pain
Nalfurafine and difelikefalin indicated for pruritus in chronic kidney disease are classified in V03AX Other therapeutic products.
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