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Inhaled antiinfectives are classified in ATC group J - Antiinfectives for systemic use.

This group comprises a large number of preparations, most of which are combined preparations.
Cold preparations containing therapeutic levels of antiinfectives should be classified in ATC group J - Antiinfectives for systemic use.
Cold preparations with therapeutic levels of analgesics/anti-inflammatory agents should be classified in the respective N02/M01 groups.
Cold preparations with both antiinfectives and analgesics should be classified in ATC group J - Antiinfectives for systemic use.
Cold preparations with minimal amounts of analgesics are classified in R05X - Other cold preparations.
See also R01 - Nasal preparations, R02 - Throat preparations, and
R03D - Other systemic drugs for obstructive airway diseases.

Combined preparations are classified at separate 5th levels using the code number 20 (R05DA20 and R05DB20). These may also contain bronchodilating agents, antihistamines etc.
Combinations with expectorants, see R05F.
Combinations with xanthines, see R03DA.
Preparations, which contain small amounts of herbal extracts, menthol etc., are not regarded as combined preparations.

Plain codeine, also when used as an analgesic, is classified in this group.
Plain dihydrocodeine products, also used as cough suppressants, are classified in N02AA.
All combined products of opium alkaloids and derivatives, are classified in R05DA20.
Combinations with analgesics are classified in N02.

ATC code	Name	DDD	U	Adm.R	Note
R05DA01	ethylmorphine	50	mg	O
R05DA03	hydrocodone	15	mg	O
R05DA04	codeine	0.1	g	O
R05DA05	opium alkaloids with morphine
R05DA06	normethadone
R05DA07	noscapine	0.125	g	O
R05DA08	pholcodine	50	mg	O
R05DA09	dextromethorphan	90	mg	O
R05DA10	thebacon	15	mg	O
R05DA11	dimemorfan
R05DA12	acetyldihydrocodeine	30	mg	O
R05DA20	combinations

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