New search    Hide text from Guidelines

A formulation approved both for use in the eye/ear is classified in S03. Formulations approved for eye, ear and nose are also classified in S03. Formulations only licensed for use in the eye or the ear are classified in S01 and S02, respectively.

Most of the drugs in this group are topical preparations. Systemic preparations with clear ophthalmological indications are also classified in this group.
Small amounts of antiseptics in eye preparations do not influence the classification, e.g. benzalconium.
See also S03 - Ophthalmological and otological preparations.

This group comprises drugs used to treat symptoms of e.g. allergy.

S01GA Sympathomimetics used as decongestants

This group comprises sympathomimetics used as decongestants, plain and in combination. E.g. low strength phenylephrine in combination with other drugs is classified in this group. See also S01FB.
Ophthalmic solutions of oxymetazoline for the treatment of acquired blepharoptosis are also classified in S01GA04 - oxymetazoline.

S01GX Other antiallergics

Combinations of cromoglicic acid and antihistamines are classified in S01GX51.