ATC Group: A03AX08 Alverine

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.

Position of A03AX08 in the ATC hierarchy

Level
Code
Title
1
Alimentary tract and metabolism
2
Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders
3
DRUGS FOR FUNCTIONAL BOWEL DISORDERS
4
Other drugs for functional bowel disorders
5
A03AX08
Alverine

Active ingredients in A03AX08

Active Ingredient
Description

Alverine is a drug used for functional gastrointestinal disorders. Alverine is a smooth muscle relaxant used to relieve cramps or spasms of the stomach and intestines. It acts directly on the muscle in the gut, causing it to relax. It is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. It has a role as an antispasmodic drug.

Medicines in this ATC group

Drug
Countries

United Kingdom

Poland

Hong Kong Ireland United Kingdom

Related product monographs

Title
Type
Country
Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC)
UK