The World Health Organization's ATC classification organizes medical drugs based on therapeutic properties, chemical composition, and anatomy. It helps make essential medicines readily available globally and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Alimentary tract and metabolism | |
| 2 | A02 | Drugs for acid related disorders | |
| 3 | A02A | Antacids | |
| 4 | A02AB | Aluminium compounds | |
| 5 | A02AB01 | Aluminium hydroxide |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium hydroxide |
Aluminium hydroxide is a slow-acting antacid. It is used to provide symptomatic relief in gastric hyperacidity. In addition, the antipeptic and demulcent activity of aluminium hydroxide helps to protect inflamed gastric mucosa against further irritation by gastric secretions. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALU-CAP Capsules | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| MAALOX Oral suspension | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.
