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ATC Group: A02AC Calcium compounds

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System

Hierarchical Position

Level
Code
Title
1
A
Alimentary tract and metabolism
2
A02
Drugs for acid related disorders
3
A02A
Antacids
4
A02AC
Calcium compounds

Contents

Code
Title
A02AC01
Calcium carbonate
A02AC02
Calcium silicate
A02AC10
Combinations

Active Ingredients

Chemical substance
Description
Calcium carbonate

Calcium carbonate releases, in a pH-dependent manner, calcium ions in the stomach. Calcium carbonate is widely used as antacid and extensively used as a dietary supplement.