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
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S | Sensory organs | |
2
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S01 | Ophthalmologicals | |
3
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S01A | Antiinfectives | |
4
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S01AX | Other antiinfectives | |
5
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S01AX05 | Bibrocathol |
| Active Ingredient |
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Bibrocathol is a bismuth-containing substance which acts as antiseptic, adstringent and secretion inhibitng agent on mucous membranes and wounds. The mechanism of action is explained by its phenolic molecular structure consisting of tetrabromopyrocatechol and bismuth hydroxide that causes the precipitation of proteins and the shrinking of superficial layers of tissue. These activities result in the formation of a protective membrane against pathogenic invasion and non-specifically inhibit inflammation and secretion. |
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| POSIFORLID Eye ointment | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines Authority (MT) |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.