Papain is a proteolytic enzyme extracted from the raw fruit of the papaya plant (Carica papaya). Papain catalyzes the breakdown of proteins by hydrolysis (addition of a water molecule).
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| V03AX | Other therapeutic products | V Various → V03 All other therapeutic products → V03A All other therapeutic products |
Papain is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)
Hong Kong (HK)
Mexico (MX)
Nigeria (NG)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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