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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A | Alimentary tract and metabolism | |
2
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A11 | Vitamins | |
3
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A11C | Vitamin A and D, incl. combinations of the two | |
4
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A11CC | Vitamin D and analogues | |
5
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A11CC05 | Colecalciferol |
The DDD is the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used for its main indication in adults. The DDD is a unit of measurement and does not necessarily reflect the recommended or Prescribed Daily Dose. Therapeutic doses for individual patients and patient groups will often differ from the DDD as they will be based on individual characteristics (such as age, weight, ethnic differences, type and severity of disease) and pharmacokinetic considerations.
| Code | Route | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORAL | Oral | 20 ug |
| Active Ingredient |
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In its biologically active form vitamin D3 stimulates intestinal calcium absorption, incorporation of calcium into the osteoid, and release of calcium from bone tissue. In the small intestine it promotes rapid and delayed calcium uptake. The passive and active transport of phosphate is also stimulated. |
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESUNIN Tablet | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| FULTIUM-D3 Capsule | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| STRIVIT-D3 800 IU Capsule, soft | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | |
| THORENS Capsule, hard | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.