ATC Group: D06BB03 Aciclovir

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 D06BB03 in the ATC hierarchy

Level Code Title
1 D Dermatologicals
2 D06 Antibiotics and chemotherapeutics for dermatological use
3 D06B Chemotherapeutics for topical use
4 D06BB Antivirals
5 D06BB03 Aciclovir

Active ingredients in D06BB03

Active Ingredient Description
Aciclovir

Acyclovir is an antiviral agent with activity against herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus. Acyclovir inhibits the DNA polymerase of the virus, preventing further proliferation.

Related product monographs

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MEDOVIR Cream Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) MPI, EU: SmPC
MEDOVIR Powder for solution for infusion Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) MPI, EU: SmPC
MEDOVIR Tablet Υπουργείο Υγείας (CY) MPI, EU: SmPC
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Zovirax Eye Ointment Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC
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