A12AA
Calcium
ATC/DDD code A12AA for Calcium
Plain calcium preparations, incl. bone extracts are classified in this group. Calcium acetate mainly used for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia, is classified in V03AE07.
See also B05X - I.v. solution additives.
Combinations of different calcium salts are given the following ATC
code: A12AA20. Small amounts of calcium carbonate (i.e. 300 mg per tablet) are, however, allowed at each 5th level for plain calcium preparations.
Combinations of calcium and vitamine D are classified in A12AX.
The combination of calcium acetate and magnesium carbonate is classified in V03AE.
Antacids with calcium carbonate are classified in A02AC.
See also:
A11AA02 - multivitamins and calcium
A11EC - Vitamin B-complex with minerals
A11GB01 - ascorbic acid (vit C) and calcium
A11JB - Vitamins with minerals
The DDDs are based on treatment of calcium deficiency and osteoporosis.
ICD-10 International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision