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 | D | Dermatologicals | |
| 2 | D08 | Antiseptics and disinfectants | |
| 3 | D08A | Antiseptics and disinfectants | |
| 4 | D08AC | Biguanides and amidines | |
| 5 | D08AC05 | Polihexanide |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Polihexanide |
Polihexanide is a broad-spectrum antiseptic with excellent tolerance and a low-risk profile. The physicochemical action on the bacterial envelope prevents or impedes the development of resistant bacterial strains. Thus, polihexanide is particularly suitable and useful in the struggle against multidrug-resistant bacteria. |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.
