D10AX03 azelaic acid
ATC group of level 5 – chemical substance · in plain English: medicines for acne
This site has the patient leaflet or the SPC of 2 medicines in this group.
- 2 prescription only (POM)
Active substance: Azelaic acid – all medicines with this substance, also in combinations.
Place in the ATC classification
- D Dermatologicals 411 medicines
- D10 Anti-acne preparations 62 medicines
- D10A Anti-acne preparations for topical use 50 medicines
- D10AX Other anti-acne preparations for topical use 3 medicines
- D10AX03 azelaic acid 2 medicines
- D10AX Other anti-acne preparations for topical use 3 medicines
- D10A Anti-acne preparations for topical use 50 medicines
- D10 Anti-acne preparations 62 medicines
Medicines
| Medicine | Legal category |
|---|---|
| Finacea 15% gel SPC | Prescription only (POM) |
| Skinoren 20% cream SPC | Prescription only (POM) |
Other groups of the same level
- D10AX01 aluminium chloride 1 medicine
Other names of the ATC group
- Czech: D10AX03 Kyselina azelaová
- German: D10AX03 Azelainsäure
- German: D10AX03 Azelainsäure
- Polish: D10AX03 Kwas azelainowy
- Turkish: D10AX03 azelaik asit
- Portuguese (Brazil): D10AX03 Ácido azelaico
Sources
- Patient leaflets and SPCs: the MHRA product information (products.mhra.gov.uk) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA)
- Active substances, ATC codes and legal categories: the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d), NHS Business Services Authority
- World Health Organization (WHO): ATC/DDD classification, group D10AX03
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