ATC Group: B05BC Solutions producing osmotic diuresis

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.

Position of B05BC in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 B Blood and blood forming organs
2 B05 Blood substitutes and perfusion solutions
3 B05B I.V. solutions
4 B05BC Solutions producing osmotic diuresis

Group B05BC contents

Code Title
B05BC01 Mannitol
B05BC02 Carbamide

Active ingredients in B05BC

Active Ingredient Description
Mannitol

Mannitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol used clinically primarily for its osmotic diuretic properties.
Urea

Urea is a recognised hydrating agent that has been widely used topically to treat dry or damaged skin.

Related product monographs

Title Information Source Document Type  
MANNITOL Solution for infusion Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC
OSMITROL Solution for injection FDA, National Drug Code (US) MPI, US: SPL/PLR
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