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
|
Functional diarrhoea |
French
|
Diarrhée fonctionnelle |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
| 2 | K55-K64 | Other diseases of intestines | |
| 3 | K59 | Other functional intestinal disorders | |
| 4 | K59.1 | Functional diarrhoea |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Diosmectite |
Diosmectite is a natural aluminomagnesium silicate clay with a lamellar, non-fibrous crystalline structure that gives it strong adsorbent properties. Diosmectite has demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of acute watery diarrhoea in children. |
|
| Nifuroxazide |
Nifuroxazide is a member of benzoic acids. Nifuroxazide is often used as an anti-diarrhoeal medicine. |
