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 | M | Musculo-skeletal system | |
| 2 | M02 | Topical products for joint and muscular pain | |
| 3 | M02A | Topical products for joint and muscular pain | |
| 4 | M02AA | Antiinflammatory preparations, non-steroids for topical use | |
| 5 | M02AA06 | Etofenamate |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Etofenamate |
Etofenamate is a flufenamic acid derivative, which is readily transported through the skin and concentrated in inflamed tissue, where it exerts anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects by inhibiting the release of histamine, lysosomal enzymes and prostaglandin. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETOFLAM Gel | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| FLOGOPROFEN Gel / Cutaneous spray solution | Medicines Authority (MT) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| TRAUMON Gel | Medicines Authority (MT) | 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.
