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 | D05 | Antipsoriatics | |
| 3 | D05A | Antipsoriatics for topical use | |
| 4 | D05AA | Tars |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Coal tar |
Coal tar is an antipruritic and keratoplastic. It is used in eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions. Tar acids have also been shown to have disinfectant properties. Coal tar may be used alone, or as part of a more extensive treatment regimen. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COAL TAR (EXOREX) LOTION Cutaneous emulsion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| PSORIDERM Cream | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
