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QN01B
ANESTHETICS, LOCAL
Local anesthetics in this context means anesthetics which only affect a local area, as
opposed to general anesthetics affecting the entire body. For example, creams and
plasters containing lidocaine and prilocaine used as anesthetics in the skin are
classified in this group.
Combinations with e.g. epinephrine are classified in separate 5th level groups using
the 50-series codes or, if not available, using the ATCvet 5th level code 99.
Local anesthetics for dermatological use, such as treatment of pruritus, minor burns
or insect stings, are classified in QD04AB - Anesthetics for topical use.
Stomatologicals with anesthetics, see QA01AD.
Throat products with anesthetics, see QR02AD - Anesthetics, local.
Ophthalmological anesthetics, see QS01HA.
QN01BA
QN01BB
Esters of aminobenzoic acid
Amides
Lidocaine and prilocaine, for example, are classified in this group. Lidocaine
injections used as antiarrhythmics are classified in QC01BB - Antiarrhythmics,
class Ib.
QN01BC
QN01BX
Esters of benzoic acid
Other local anesthetics
QN02
ANALGESICS
General analgesics and antipyretics should be classified in this group.
All salicylic acid derivatives, other than combinations with corticosteroids, are
classified in QN02BA - Salicylic acid and derivatives.
Salicylic acid derivatives combined with corticosteroids are classified in
QM01B - Antiinflammatory/antirheumatic agents in combination.
All propionic acid derivatives (e.g. ibuprofen) are classified in
QM01A - Antiinflammatory products, non-steroids, even if they are only intended
for use as pain relief.
There are a number of combined products which contain analgesics and
psycholeptics. These are classified in QN02 - Analgesics, since pain relief must be
regarded as the main indication. Analgesics used for specific indications are
classified in the relevant ATCvet groups.
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