NICE CLASSIFICATION · NCL 13-2026

Class 5 — Pharmaceuticals

Every entry WIPO publishes for Class 5 (Pharmaceuticals) in NCL 13-2026: 497 official indications, each with its basic number. Copy wording as printed rather than paraphrasing it — the USPTO ID Manual is built from this same list.

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Updated 2026-10-27

Official class heading

  • Pharmaceuticals, medical and veterinary preparations
  • sanitary preparations for medical purposes
  • dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary purposes, food for babies
  • dietary supplements for human beings and animals
  • adhesive plasters, materials for dressings
  • material for filling teeth, dental wax
  • disinfectants
  • preparations for destroying vermin
  • fungicides, herbicides

Explanatory note

Class 5 includes mainly pharmaceuticals and other preparations for medical or veterinary purposes.

This class includes, in particular

  • sanitary preparations for personal hygiene, other than toiletries
  • diapers for babies and for incontinence
  • deodorants, other than for human beings or for animals
  • medicated shampoos, soaps, lotions and dentifrices
  • dietary supplements intended to supplement a normal diet or to have health benefits
  • meal replacements and dietetic foods and beverages adapted for medical or veterinary purposes

This class does not include, in particular

  • ingredients for use in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, for example, vitamins, preservatives and antioxidants (Class 1)
  • sanitary preparations being non-medicated toiletries (Class 3)
  • deodorants for human beings or for animals (Class 3)
  • support bandages, orthopaedic bandages (Class 10)
  • meal replacements and dietetic foods and beverages not specified as being for medical or veterinary purposes, which should be classified in the appropriate food or beverage classes, for example, low-fat potato crisps (Class 29), high-protein cereal bars (Class 30), isotonic beverages (Class 32)

Every official entry in this class

The alphabetical list published by WIPO for NCL NCL 13-2026, in force from 2026-01-01. Each entry carries its basic number; wording listed under “Also accepted” is a synonym the registry accepts for the same entry. Use the wording as printed — it is the same list the USPTO ID Manual is built from.

497 official goods entries for this class
Basic No.IndicationAlso accepted
0001dental abrasives
0002aconitine
0003adhesives for dentures
0005air purifying preparations
0006albuminous foodstuffs for medical purposes
0007albuminous preparations for medical purposes
0008medicinal alcohol
0009aldehydes for pharmaceutical purposes
0010alloys of precious metals for dental purposes
0012dental amalgams
0013starch for dietetic or pharmaceutical purposes
0017anaesthetics
0018dill oil for medical purposes
0019adhesive plasterssticking plasters
0020angostura bark for medical purposes
0022asthmatic tea
0023frostbite salve for pharmaceutical purposes
0025haemorrhoid preparationshemorrhoid preparations
0026preparations for destroying dry rot fungus
0028mothproofing preparations
0029antiparasitic preparations
0030antiseptics
0031antiseptic cotton
0032anti-uric preparations
0033wart pencils
0034aseptic cotton
0035fly catching paper
0036bouillons for bacteriological cultures for medical purposes or veterinary purposesmedia for bacteriological cultures for medical purposes or veterinary purposes; bacteriological culture mediums for medical purposes or veterinary purposes
0037bacteriological preparations for medical and veterinary use
0038bacterial poisons
0039bacterial preparations for medical and veterinary use
0040corn rings for the feet
0041bath preparations for medical purposes
0042salts for mineral water baths
0043oxygen baths
0044seawater for medicinal bathing
0045therapeutic preparations for the bath
0046balsamic preparations for medical purposes
0049bandages for dressings
0050balms for medical purposes
0051cattle washes [insecticides]
0052biocides
0053bismuth preparations for pharmaceutical purposes
0054lead waterGoulard water
0055insecticides
0056charcoal for pharmaceutical purposes
0057medicated sweetsmedicated candies
0058medicinal mudmedicinal sediment [mud]
0059mud for baths
0061preparations for the treatment of burns
0062cachou for pharmaceutical purposes
0063preparations for callouses
0064calomel [fungicide]
0065powder of cantharides
0066rubber for dental purposes
0067syrups for pharmaceutical purposes
0068capsules for medicines
0069pharmaceutical preparations
0070poultices
0072wadding for medical purposes
0073lint for medical purposes
0074lime-based pharmaceutical preparations
0075dog washes [insecticides]
0076repellents for dogs
0077chemico-pharmaceutical preparations
0079hydrated chloral for pharmaceutical purposes
0080chloroform
0081tobacco-free cigarettes for medical purposes
0082dental cements
0083cement for animal hooves
0084moulding wax for dentistsmolding wax for dentists
0086cocaine for medical purposes
0087antiparasitic collars for animals
0088collyrium
0089compresses
0090vitamin preparations*
0091chemical conductors for electrocardiograph electrodes
0092condurango bark for medical purposes
0093medicines for alleviating constipation
0094solutions for contact lenses
0095chemical contraceptives
0096radiological contrast substances for medical purposes
0098corn remedies
0099cotton for medical purposes
0100pharmaceutical preparations for treating sunburn
0102caustic pencils
0103chilblain preparations
0104haemostatic pencilshemostatic pencils
0105croton bark
0106curare
0107vaccines
0108detergents for medical purposes
0109decoctions for pharmaceutical purposes
0110teeth filling material
0111dental impression materials
0112dental lacquer
0113dental mastics
0114medical dressings
0115porcelain for dental prostheses
0116preparations to facilitate teething
0117depuratives
0118disinfectants for hygiene purposes
0119deodorants, other than for human beings or for animals
0120preparations for destroying mice
0121diabetic bread adapted for medical use
0122digestives for pharmaceutical purposes
0123digitalin
0124analgesics
0125drugs for medical purposes
0126medicine cases, portable, filled
0127magnesia for pharmaceutical purposes
0128melissa water for pharmaceutical purposes
0129mineral waters for medical purposes
0130mineral water salts
0131thermal water
0132barks for pharmaceutical purposes
0133elixirs [pharmaceutical preparations]
0134solvents for removing adhesive plasters
0135anticryptogamic preparations
0136vulnerary sponges
0137salts for medical purposes
0138esters for pharmaceutical purposes
0139ethers for pharmaceutical purposes
0140surgical dressings
0141eucalyptol for pharmaceutical purposes
0142eucalyptus for pharmaceutical purposes
0143purgativesevacuants
0144flour for pharmaceutical purposesmeal for pharmaceutical purposes
0145lacteal flour for babies
0146febrifuges
0147fennel for medical purposes
0148medicinal infusions
0149medicinal tea
0150cod liver oil
0151fungicides
0152nervines
0153guaiacol for pharmaceutical purposes
0154vermifugesanthelmintics
0155gauze for dressings
0156laxatives
0157gelatine for medical purposes
0158gentian for pharmaceutical purposes
0159germicides
0160glycerophosphates
0161gum for medical purposes
0162linseed for pharmaceutical purposesflaxseed for pharmaceutical purposes
0163greases for medical purposes
0164greases for veterinary purposes
0165milking grease
0166chemical preparations for the diagnosis of pregnancy
0167medicinal oils
0168haematogenhematogen
0169haemoglobinhemoglobin
0170medicinal herbs
0171hormones for medical purposes
0172mustard oil for medical purposes
0174hydrastine
0175hydrastinine
0176absorbent cottonabsorbent wadding
0177semen for artificial insemination
0178insect repellents
0179tincture of iodine
0180peptones for pharmaceutical purposes
0181iodoform
0182Irish moss for medical purposes
0183jalap
0184jujube, medicated
0185liquorice for pharmaceutical purposes
0186tobacco extracts [insecticides]
0187milk ferments for pharmaceutical purposes
0188malted milk beverages for medical purposes
0189animal washes [insecticides]
0190linseed meal for pharmaceutical purposesflaxseed meal for pharmaceutical purposes
0191lotions for pharmaceutical purposes
0192milk sugar for pharmaceutical purposeslactose for pharmaceutical purposes
0193larvae exterminating preparations
0194yeast for pharmaceutical purposes
0195slug exterminating preparations
0196liniments
0197lupulin for pharmaceutical purposes
0198chewing gum for medical purposes
0199mangrove bark for pharmaceutical purposes
0200sanitary pantiesmenstruation knickers; sanitary knickers; sanitary pants
0201mint for pharmaceutical purposes
0202chemical preparations for treating mildew
0203malt for pharmaceutical purposes
0204herbicidesweedkillers; preparations for destroying noxious plants
0205sulfur sticks [disinfectants]
0207pomades for medical purposes
0208tinctures for medical purposes
0209serums for medical purposes
0210menthol
0211mercurial ointments
0212nutritive substances for microorganisms
0213cultures of microorganisms for medical or veterinary use
0214pastilles for pharmaceutical purposeslozenges for pharmaceutical purposes
0216rat poison
0217fly gluefly catching adhesives
0218preparations for destroying flies
0219mustard for pharmaceutical purposes
0220lotions for veterinary purposes
0221myrobalan bark for pharmaceutical purposes
0222chemical preparations for treating wheat blightchemical preparations for treating wheat smut
0223narcotics
0224smelling salts
0225ointments for pharmaceutical purposes
0226opiates
0227opium for medical purposes
0228opodeldoc
0229opotherapy preparationsorganotherapy preparations
0230dental amalgams of gold
0231pectin for pharmaceutical purposes
0232sanitary tamponsmenstruation tampons
0234sanitary towelssanitary napkins; sanitary pads
0236phenol for pharmaceutical purposes
0237paper for mustard plasterspaper for mustard poultices
0238parasiticides
0239pharmaceutical preparations for skin care
0240herbal teas for medicinal purposes
0241pharmaceutical preparations for treating dandruff
0242pepsins for pharmaceutical purposes
0243cachets for pharmaceutical purposes
0244first-aid boxes, filled
0245phosphates for pharmaceutical purposes
0246chemical preparations for treating phylloxera
0247remedies for foot perspiration
0248blood plasma
0249poisons
0251potassium salts for medical purposes
0252pyrethrum powder
0253quebracho for medical purposes
0254quassia for medical purposes
0255quinquina for medical purposescinchona for medical purposes
0256quinine for medical purposes
0257chinoline for medical purposes
0258radioactive substances for medical purposes
0259radium for medical purposes
0260medicinal roots
0261rhubarb roots for pharmaceutical purposes
0262tonics [medicines]
0263bismuth subnitrate for pharmaceutical purposes
0264sarsaparilla for medical purposes
0265blood for medical purposes
0266leeches for medical purposes
0267scapulars for surgical purposes
0268sedativestranquillizers
0269ergot for pharmaceutical purposes
0270serotherapeutic medicines
0271mustard plastersmustard poultices
0272soil-sterilizing preparationssoil-sterilising preparations
0273soporifics
0274sodium salts for medical purposes
0275sterilizing preparationssterilising preparations
0276strychnine
0277styptic preparations
0278sugar for medical purposes
0279sulfonamides [medicines]
0280suppositories
0281tartar for pharmaceutical purposes
0282turpentine for pharmaceutical purposes
0283oil of turpentine for pharmaceutical purposes
0284thymol for pharmaceutical purposes
0285remedies for perspiration
0286mothproofing papermothproof paper
0287veterinary preparations
0288chemical preparations for treating diseases affecting vine plants
0289preparations for destroying vermin
0290vesicants
0291acetates for pharmaceutical purposes
0292acids for pharmaceutical purposes
0294adhesive tapes for medical purposes
0296alkaloids for medical purposes
0297dietetic foods adapted for medical purposes
0298food for babies
0299aluminium acetate for pharmaceutical purposes
0300almond milk for pharmaceutical purposes
0301sunburn ointments
0302bath salts for medical purposes
0303stick liquorice for pharmaceutical purposes
0304bicarbonate of soda for pharmaceutical purposes
0305biological preparations for medical purposes
0306bromine for pharmaceutical purposes
0307dietetic beverages adapted for medical purposes
0308camphor oil for medical purposes
0309camphor for medical purposes
0310crystallized rock sugar for medical purposes
0311carbolineum [parasiticide]
0312algicides
0313lecithin for medical purposes
0314gases for medical purposes
0315panty liners [sanitary]
0316royal jelly for pharmaceutical purposes
0317medical preparations for slimming purposes
0318cellulose esters for pharmaceutical purposes
0319caustics for pharmaceutical purposes
0320cellulose ethers for pharmaceutical purposes
0321by-products of the processing of cereals for dietetic or medical purposes
0323chemical preparations for pharmaceutical purposes
0324collodion for pharmaceutical purposes
0325cream of tartar for pharmaceutical purposes
0326creosote for pharmaceutical purposes
0327medicines for dental purposes
0328medicines for human purposes
0329medicines for veterinary purposes
0330diagnostic preparations for medical purposes
0331glycerine for medical purposes
0332medicinal drinks
0333ferments for pharmaceutical purposes
0334flowers of sulfur for pharmaceutical purposes
0335formic aldehyde for pharmaceutical purposes
0336smoking herbs for medical purposes
0337inhalants for medical purposes
0338gallic acid for pharmaceutical purposes
0339petroleum jelly for medical purposes
0340glucose for medical purposes
0341gamboge for medical purposes
0342gurjun balsam for medical purposes
0343extracts of hops for pharmaceutical purposes
0344castor oil for medical purposes
0345hydrogen peroxide for medical purposes
0346iodine for pharmaceutical purposes
0347iodides for pharmaceutical purposes
0348alkaline iodides for pharmaceutical purposes
0349isotopes for medical purposes
0350dietetic substances adapted for medical use
0351diapers for incontinence
0361biological preparations for veterinary purposes
0362chemical preparations for medical purposes
0363chemical preparations for veterinary purposes
0364chemical reagents for medical or veterinary purposes
0365contact lens cleaning preparations
0366diastase for medical purposes
0367dietary fibredietary fiber
0368enzymes for medical purposes
0369enzymes for veterinary purposes
0370enzyme preparations for medical purposes
0371enzyme preparations for veterinary purposes
0372pants, absorbent, for incontinence
0373siccatives [drying agents] for medical purposes
0374tissues impregnated with pharmaceutical lotions
0375preparations of trace elements for human and animal use
0376amino acids for medical purposes
0377amino acids for veterinary purposes
0378breast-nursing pads
0379cedar wood for use as an insect repellent
0380disinfectants for chemical toilets
0381fish meal for pharmaceutical purposes
0382mineral dietary supplements
0383mouthwashes for medical purposes
0384nutritional supplements
0385bone cement for surgical and orthopaedic purposesbone cement for surgical and orthopedic purposes
0386insect repellent incense
0387acaricides
0388antibiotics
0389appetite suppressants for medical purposes
0390bronchodilating preparations
0391bunion pads
0392moleskin for medical purposes
0393vaginal washes for medical purposes
0394medicinal hair growth preparations
0395steroids
0396adjuvants for medical purposes
0397surgical implants comprised of living tissues
0398eyepatches for medical purposes
0399oxygen for medical purposes
0400deodorants for clothing and textiles
0401air deodorizing preparationsair deodorising preparations
0402douching preparations for medical purposes
0403stem cells for medical purposes
0404stem cells for veterinary purposes
0405biological tissue cultures for medical purposes
0406biological tissue cultures for veterinary purposes
0407cooling sprays for medical purposes
0408personal sexual lubricants
0409aloe vera preparations for pharmaceutical purposes
0410pearl powder for medical purposes
0411preparations for reducing sexual activity
0412babies' diapersbabies' nappies
0413babies' diaper-pantsbabies' nappy-pants
0414medicated eye-washes
0415appetite suppressant pills
0416slimming pills
0417tanning pills
0418antioxidant pills
0419dietary supplements for animals
0420albumin dietary supplements
0421linseed dietary supplementsflaxseed dietary supplements
0422linseed oil dietary supplementsflaxseed oil dietary supplements
0423wheat germ dietary supplements
0424yeast dietary supplements
0425royal jelly dietary supplements
0426propolis for pharmaceutical purposes
0427propolis dietary supplements
0428pollen dietary supplements
0429enzyme dietary supplements
0430glucose dietary supplements
0431lecithin dietary supplements
0432alginate dietary supplements
0433alginates for pharmaceutical purposes
0434casein dietary supplements
0435protein dietary supplements
0436protein supplements for animals
0437reagent paper for medical purposes
0438alcohol for pharmaceutical purposes
0439pesticides
0440diapers for pets
0441disinfectants
0442surgical glues
0443diagnostic biomarker reagents for medical purposes
0444acne treatment preparations
0445medicated animal feed
0446diagnostic preparations for veterinary purposes
0447cotton swabs for medical purposescotton sticks for medical purposes
0448infant formula
0449powdered milk for babies
0450transplants [living tissues]
0451collagen for medical purposes
0452plant extracts for pharmaceutical purposes
0453pharmaceuticals
0454preparations of microorganisms for medical or veterinary use
0455phytotherapy preparations for medical purposes
0456herbal extracts for medical purposes
0457sexual stimulant gels
0458immunostimulants
0459nutraceutical preparations for therapeutic or medical purposes
0460freeze-dried food adapted for medical purposeslyophilized food adapted for medical purposes; lyophilised food adapted for medical purposes
0461homogenized food adapted for medical purposeshomogenised food adapted for medical purposes
0462pre-filled syringes for medical purposes
0463freeze-dried meat adapted for medical purposeslyophilized meat adapted for medical purposes; lyophilised meat adapted for medical purposes
0464reagent paper for veterinary purposes
0465astringents for medical purposes
0466medicated dentifrices
0467lice treatment preparations [pediculicides]
0468pediculicidal shampoos
0469insecticidal animal shampoos
0470insecticidal veterinary washes
0471antibacterial soap
0472antibacterial handwashes
0473medicated after-shave lotions
0474medicated shampoos
0475medicated toiletry preparations
0476medicated hair lotions
0477medicated dry shampoos
0478medicated shampoos for pets
0479disinfectant soap
0480medicated soap
0481massage candles for therapeutic purposes
0482acai powder dietary supplements
0483vitamin supplement patches
0484dietary supplements with a cosmetic effect
0485nicotine gum for use as an aid to stop smoking
0486nicotine patches for use as aids to stop smoking
0487capsules made of dendrimer-based polymers, for pharmaceuticals
0488chemical preparations for treating diseases affecting cereal plants
0489injectable dermal fillers
0490bracelets impregnated with insect repellent
0491medicated toothpaste
0492massage gels for medical purposes
0493headache relief sticks
0494contraceptive sponges
0495swim diapers, disposable, for babiesswim nappies, disposable, for babies
0496swim diapers, reusable, for babiesswim nappies, reusable, for babies
0497diaper changing mats, disposable, for babiesnappy changing mats, disposable, for babies
0498bone void fillers comprised of living tissues
0499oxygen cylinders, filled, for medical purposes
0500cannabis for medical purposesmarijuana for medical purposes
0501deodorizers for litter traysdeodorisers for litter trays
0502aromatic deodorizers for toiletsaromatic deodorisers for toilets
0503diagnostic strips for testing breast milk for medical purposes
0504whey protein dietary supplements
0505brewer's yeast dietary supplements
0506cannabidiol preparations for medical use
0507tetrahydrocannabidinol [THC] for medical use
0508bath tea for therapeutic purposes
0509disposable absorbent pads for lining pet cratesdisposable absorbent mats for lining pet crates
0510anti-inflammatories
0511disposable house training pads for petsdisposable housebreaking pads for pets
0512moxa rolls for moxibustionmoxa sticks for moxibustion
0513dietary supplements for human beings
0514wipes impregnated with disinfectants for hygiene purposes
0515skin hydrators being injectable dermal fillers
0516almond oil for medical purposes
0517dermatological preparations
0518adhesive nipple patches for medical purposes
0519honey-based ointment for medical purposes
0520diagnostic preparations for medical purposes for use in medical laboratories
0521underwraps for athletic tapes
0522patches impregnated with acne treatment preparations
0523nicotine pouches for use as aids to stop smoking
0524impregnated films for the treatment of burns
0525aromatherapy oils
0526aromatherapy creams
0527floral water for medicinal purposes
0528sodium hyaluronate gels for medical purposes
0529colostrum dietary supplements
0530nicotine preparations for use as aids to stop smoking
0531fluorescent dyes for medical purposes

59 synonym wording(s) are listed alongside their entries above.