A06AA
Softeners, emollients
ATC/DDD code A06AA for Softeners, emollients
This group comprises preparations containing liquid paraffin, docusate sodium etc. Docusate potassium is classified at the same 5th level as docusate sodium.
Combinations with contact laxatives are classified in A06AB, except all liquid paraffin combinations, which are classified in A06AA.
DDDs for e.g. liquid paraffin and castor oil are given using the following unit: g (gram), (1 g = 1 ml for all practical purposes).
Preparations classified in A06AA51 - liquid paraffin, combinations, are all given the same DDD = 3 UD (15 ml), independent of liquid paraffin concentration.
ICD-10 International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision