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Combined packages comprising tablets and enemas are classified in<br />
QA06AG - Enemas.<br />
Gas-producing rectal preparations and glycerol suppositories, see<br />
QA06AX - Other laxatives.<br />
Phenolphthalein in combination with liquid paraffin is classified in<br />
QA06AA - Softeners, emollients.<br />
QA06AC<br />
Bulk producers<br />
Linseed and psylla seed preparations, methyl cellulose etc. are classified in this<br />
group. Lactulose is classified in QA06AD - Osmotically active laxatives.<br />
QA06AD<br />
Osmotically acting laxatives<br />
Various saline purgatives and e.g. lactulose, which is primarily considered an<br />
osmotically acting substance, are classified in this group. Magnesium hydroxide is<br />
classified as an antacid in QA02AA - Magnesium compounds.<br />
Combinations with contact laxatives are classified in QA06AB - Contact laxatives.<br />
Combinations of lactulose with liquid paraffin should be classified in QA06AD61.<br />
QA06AG<br />
Enemas<br />
All enemas and laxative rectal solutions are classified in this group, regardless of<br />
mode of action. Combined packages containing tablets and enemas are classified in<br />
this group.<br />
Some 5th level codes for plain substances also include combinations, e.g.:<br />
QA06AG10 - docusate sodium and e.g. sorbitol or glycerol<br />
QA06AG11 - laurilsulfate and e.g. sodium citrate<br />
QA06AH<br />
QA06AX<br />
Peripheral opioid receptor antagonists<br />
Other laxatives<br />
All laxatives which cannot be classified in QA06AA-G, e.g. glycerol suppositories<br />
and carbon dioxide-producing agents, should be assigned to this group.<br />
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