ATC Group: D05AC01 Other antipsoriatics for topical use

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 D05AC01 in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 D Dermatologicals
2 D05 Antipsoriatics
3 D05A Antipsoriatics for topical use
4 D05AC Antracen derivatives
5 D05AC01 Other antipsoriatics for topical use

Active ingredients in D05AC01

Active Ingredient Description
Dithranol

Dithranol has been used in the treatment of sub-acute and chronic psoriasis for over 70 years and, during that time it has become established as a safe and effective form of therapy. Its precise mode of action is still to be confirmed, although it has been shown to inhibit DNA replication, cellular respiration and key cellular enzymes eg glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.

Related product monographs

Title Information Source Document Type  
DITHROCREAM Cream Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

Medicines in this ATC group

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