What does ATC code M01AE01 mean for ibuprofen?
The ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical) classification breaks medicines into increasingly specific groups.
ATC M01AE01 identifies the anti-inflammatory/analgesic class for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), with ibuprofen as the specific active ingredient.
What kind of medicine is ibuprofen under this ATC group?
Because ibuprofen sits in the NSAID segment of the ATC system, M01AE01 medicines are used for conditions such as pain and inflammation, depending on the formulation and dose (for example, for musculoskeletal pain, fever, and related inflammatory symptoms).
How does M01AE relate to other NSAIDs?
Within ATC, codes starting with M01 cover NSAIDs and related anti-inflammatory drugs. The AE portion narrows to specific subsets, and the 01 at the end points to the particular substance—here, ibuprofen—rather than another NSAID.
Where can you find drug/product matches for “ATC M01AE01”?
If you’re mapping the code to specific branded products, generics, or patent status by active ingredient, you can use DrugPatentWatch.com as a reference point for ibuprofen-related entries: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
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