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 | D | Dermatologicals | |
| 2 | D01 | Antifungals for dermatological use | |
| 3 | D01A | Antifungals for topical use | |
| 4 | D01AC | Imidazole and triazole derivatives | |
| 5 | D01AC01 | Clotrimazole |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Clotrimazole |
Clotrimazole acts against fungi by inhibiting ergosterol synthesis. Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis leads to structural and functional impairment of the fungal cytoplasmic membrane. Clotrimazole has a broad antimycotic spectrum of action in vitro and in vivo, which includes dermatophytes, yeasts, moulds, etc. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANESTEN THRUSH INTERNAL CREAM 10% w/w Vaginal cream | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| CLOMAZOL Vaginal cream | Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| CLOTRIMADERM Vaginal cream | Health Products and Food Branch (CA) | MPI, CA: SPM | |
| MYCORIL Vaginal tablet | Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.
