Guidelines for ATC classification and DDD assignment - WHOCC

A06AG Enemas
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All enemas and laxative rectal solutions are classified in this group,
regardless of mode of action.
Combined packages containing tablets and enemas are classified in this
group.
Some 5th levels for plain substances also include combinations, e.g.:
A06AG10 - docusate sodium- and e.g. sorbitol or glycerol
A06AG11 - laurilsulfate and e.g. sodium citrate
The DDDs for enemas classified in this group are 1 enema.
A06AH Peripheral opioid receptor antagonists
A06AX Other laxatives
This group comprises all laxatives, which cannot be classified in A06AA-
A06AH, e.g. glycerol suppositories and carbon dioxide producing agents.
A07 ANTIDIARRHEALS, INTESTINAL
ANTIINFLAMMATORY/ANTIINFECTIVE AGENTS
A07A INTESTINAL ANTIINFECTIVES
This group comprises locally acting antiinfectives. Antiinfectives for
systemic use, see J - Antiinfectives for systemic use.
A07AA Antibiotics
See also P - Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents.
Vancomycin and colistin for oral therapy are classified in this group as
they are used in enterocolitis. Vancomycin injection/infusion is classified
in J01XA - Glycopeptide antibacterials, and colistin injection/infusion in
J01XB - Polymyxins.
Most of the combined products containing more than one antibiotic,
contain neomycin. Neomycin is given classification priority, thus all