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 | D05AX | Other antipsoriatics for topical use | |
| 5 | D05AX02 | Calcipotriol |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Calcipotriol |
Calcipotriol is a derivative of vitamin D for topical use on psoriasis. It probably works by suppressing keratinization. Advantage of substance or absence of odor and non-coloring of clothing. |
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALCIPOTRIOL Cutaneous solution | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| DAIVONEX Ointment | Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| Dovonex Ointment | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | 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.
