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P ANTIPARASITIC PRODUCTS, INSECTICIDES AND REPELLENTSThe group is subdivided according to types of parasites.
P03 ECTOPARASITICIDES, INCL. SCABICIDES, INSECTICIDES AND REPELLENTS
| No DDDs are assigned in this group. Substances classified in this group are for topical use and the consumption figures for these preparations could be expressed in e.g. grams of preparations regardless of strength. |
P03A ECTOPARASITICIDES, INCL. SCABICIDES
This group comprises preparations used against scabies, lice and other ectoparasites.
The active substances with direct effect on the ectoparasiticides are decisive for the classification.
P03AA Sulfur containing products
Combinations with e.g. benzyl benzoate are classified in this group.
Combinations with chlorine compounds, see P03AB. If sulfur is the only substance with direct effect, the product is classified in P03AA.
P03AB Chlorine containing products
Combinations with sulfur compounds are classified in this group.
P03AC Pyrethrines, incl. synthetic compounds
This group comprises various pyrethrum products, including synthetic pyrethrinoids and combinations with e.g. piperonyl butoxide.
Combinations with malathion are classified here.
P03AX Other ectoparasiticides, incl. scabicides
Crotamiton preparations are classified in D04AX - Other antipruritics.
Combinations of benzyl benzoate and sulfur containing compounds are classified in P03AA.
Dimeticone used as antiflatulent is classified in A03AX13 - silicones.
Last updated: 2024-01-26