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R RESPIRATORY SYSTEMInhaled antiinfectives are classified in ATC group J - Antiinfectives for systemic use.
R02 THROAT PREPARATIONS
R02A THROAT PREPARATIONS
Throat preparations and mouth preparations are classified in the groups R02 and A01 according to assumed main therapeutic use. Preparations used in common minor infections of mouth and throat are classified in R02, while preparations used in gingivitis, stomatitis etc. are classified in A01 - Stomatological preparations.
Preparations for the treatment of symptoms both in mouth and throat are classified in R02 - Throat preparations.
| The DDDs are based on the treatment of common minor infections of mouth and throat. For combination products, DDDs are given as fixed doses of 6 UD (6 tablets). |
R02AA Antiseptics
See also A01AB - Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment.
At each 5th level combinations with anesthetics are allowed.
The combination dichlorobenzyl alcohol and amyl-m-cresol is classified in R02AA03.
Combinations of cetylpyridinium and lysozyme are classified in R02AA06.
R02AB Antibiotics
See also A01AB - Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment.
Combinations of antibiotics and antiseptics are classified in this group.
At each 5th level combinations with anesthetics and/or steroids are allowed.
Antibiotics for systemic use, see J01.
R02AD Anesthetics, local
This group comprises e.g. throat lozenges containing local anesthetics. Dental anesthetics for local application are classified in N01B - Anesthetics, local.
Combinations of anesthetics and antiseptics/antibiotics are classified in R02AA/R02AB respectively.
R02AX Other throat preparations
Combinations of benzydamine and cetylpyridinium are classified at the same 5th level as benzydamine.
| The DDD for flurbiprofen is based on lozenges and mouth spray which have equivalent dose recommendations. |
Last updated: 2024-01-26