This group comprises agents, which mainly inhibit the absorption of electrolytes and water through a specific pharmacological mechanism. Combinations with osmotically acting laxatives are classified here. Combinations with bulk producing laxatives are classified in A06AC - Bulk-forming laxatives. Gas producing rectal preparations and glycerol suppositories, see A06AX - Other drugs for constipation. Phenolphthalein in combination with liquid paraffin, see A06AA. Combined packages with tablets and enemas are classified in A06AG. A major part of the products classified in this group are various combinations of two or more contact laxatives. These are classified at separate 5th levels: A06AB20 - contact laxatives in combination A06AB30 - contact laxatives in combination with belladonna alkaloids Otherwise combination products are classified at separate 5th levels using the corresponding 50-series. Preparations containing bark (cortex) of Rhamnus pursiana and Rhamnus frangula are classified in A06AB07 cascara.
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