Ibuprofen: ATC and products

Some substances can be used for different purposes, often classified by different ATC codes. One of these substances is Ibuprofen, which can be used for

ATC Code	Name/Description	Common Uses
C01EB16	Ibuprofen lysine	Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure in premature neonates
M01AE01	Propionic acid derivatives, Ibuprofen	Systemic anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain), antipyretic (fever). Treats mild to moderate pain, headaches, fever, primary dysmenorrhea, and rheumatic disorders.
M02AA13	Antiinflammatory preparations, non-steroids for topical use, Ibuprofen	Topical treatment for pain and inflammation from musculoskeletal disorders, such as sprains or strains.
G02CC01	Antiinflammatory products for vaginal administration, Ibuprofen	Used for conditions such as dysmenorrhea when topical vaginal application is required.
R02AX02	Ibuprofen	Used in cough and cold products, usually combined with decongestants or antihistamines

ATC codes are also a part of the classification of Medicinal Products. This page depicts the transitive relationship between substances, ATC codes and Mdeicinal Products. There are many more Medicinal Products containing Ibuprofen than depicted in the diagram. However, two ATC codes are not referred to in any Medicinal Products (G02CC01, R02AX02).

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Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen lysine

Ibuprofen sodium dihydrate

Code System Concept: ATC code C01EB16

Code System Concept: ATC code G02CC01

Code System Concept: ATC code M01AE01

Code System Concept: ATC code M01AE01

Code System Concept: ATC code M01AE01

Medicinal Product containing Ibuprofen, ATC C01EB16: Pedea

Medicinal Product containing Ibuprofen, ATC M02AA13: Brufen Retard

Medicinal Product containing Ibuprofen, ATC M02AA13: Ibux