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QN02AG<br />
Opioids in combination with antispasmodics<br />
Preparations are classified at the 5th level according to the analgesic. At each level<br />
different antispasmodics may occur.<br />
QN02AX<br />
Other opioids<br />
Opioids, which cannot be classified in the preceding groups, should be assigned to<br />
this group.<br />
QN02B<br />
OTHER ANALGESICS AND ANTIPYRETICS<br />
See general considerations under QN02.<br />
Combinations with opioid analgesics should be classified in QN02A or in<br />
QN02AG. Combinations with codeine are classified in this group.<br />
Combined preparations which contain more than one analgesic should be classified<br />
using the following ranking:<br />
1. Phenacetin<br />
2. Bucetin<br />
3. Dipyrocetyl<br />
4. Paracetamol<br />
5. Acetylsalicylic acid<br />
6. Phenazone<br />
7. Salicylamide<br />
8. Propyphenazone<br />
This means, that a product containing paracetamol and phenazone should be<br />
classified in QN02BE51 - paracetamol, combinations excluding psycholeptics and<br />
not in QN02BB51 - phenazone, combinations excluding psycholeptics.<br />
Dextropropoxyphene, plain and in combination with other analgesics, is classified<br />
in QN02AC - diphenylpropylamine derivatives.<br />
Preparations are subdivided on the 4th level according to their chemical structure.<br />
QN02BA<br />
Salicylic acid and derivatives<br />
All salicylic acid derivatives, including some commonly regarded as non-steroidal<br />
antiinflammatory drugs, e.g. diflunisal, are classified in this group. See comment<br />
under QN02. Salicylic acid derivatives in combination with corticosteroids are<br />
assigned to QM01B - Antiinflammatory agents in combination.<br />
QN02BB<br />
QN02BE<br />
Pyrazolones<br />
Anilides<br />
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