Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
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Recurrent oral aphthae |
French
|
Aphtes buccaux récidivants |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
| 2 | K00-K14 | Diseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws | |
| 3 | K12 | Stomatitis and related lesions | |
| 4 | K12.0 | Recurrent oral aphthae |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Benzydamine |
Benzydamine exerts an anti-inflammatory and analgesic action by stabilising the cellular membrane and inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. |
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| Chlorhexidine |
Chlorhexidine is an antimicrobial agent, active against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms, yeasts, fungi, opportunistic anaerobes and aerobes. Chlorhexidine is mainly a “membrane-acting” agent that destroys the outer membrane of the bacteria. It is inactive on bacterial spores unless the temperatures are high. |
|
| Hexetidine |
Hexetidine is a broad spectrum antimicrobial. It is active both in vivo and in vitro, against gram positive and negative bacterium, as well as yeasts (Candida albicans) and fungi. |
|
| Ketoprofen |
Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions. |
