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S SENSORY ORGANS

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.


S03 OPHTHALMOLOGICAL AND OTOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS

This group comprises preparations which can be used in both eye and ear.
Formulations approved for eye, ear and nose should also be classified in S03.
Small amounts of antiseptics (e.g. benzalconium) do not influence the classification.

No DDDs are assigned in this group.


S03C CORTICOSTEROIDS AND ANTIINFECTIVES IN COMBINATION

This group comprises all eye/ear preparations which contain corticosteroids and antiinfectives. Preparations may also contain additional drugs.


S03CA Corticosteroids and antiinfectives in combination

The preparations are classified according to the corticosteroid. Different antiinfectives may occur at each 5th level.


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Last updated: 2024-01-26