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 | |
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1 | A | Alimentary tract and metabolism | |
2 | A03 | Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders | |
3 | A03A | DRUGS FOR FUNCTIONAL BOWEL DISORDERS | |
4 | A03AX | Other drugs for functional bowel disorders | |
5 | A03AX08 | Alverine |
Active Ingredient | Description | |
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Alverine |
Alverine is a drug used for functional gastrointestinal disorders. Alverine is a smooth muscle relaxant used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines. It acts directly on the muscle in the gut, causing it to relax. It is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. It has a role as an antispasmodic drug. |
Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
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SPASMONAL Hard capsule | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | 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.