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S SENSORY ORGANSA 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.
S01 OPHTHALMOLOGICALS
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.
DDDs have been assigned for antiglaucoma preparations only. |
S01X OTHER OPHTHALMOLOGICALS
This group comprises products, which cannot be classified in the preceding groups e.g. artificial tears, products for use with contact lenses, drugs against cataract etc.
All products containing boric acid are classified in S01AX - Other antiinfectives.
S01XA Other ophthalmologicals
Hypromellose is classified in S01XA20, if it is used as artificial tears. See also S01KA.
Varenicline nasal spray used for dry eye disease is classified in this group.
ATC code | Name | DDD | U | Adm.R | Note |
S01XA19 | limbal stem cells, autologous |
Last updated: 2024-01-26