Permissible ingredients and requirements

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Item

Ingredient Name

Purpose

Specific requirements

3648

P-ALPHA-DIMETHYL STYRENE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3649

P-ANISIC ACID

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.3%.

3650

PADIMATE O

A

Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 8%.

When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and

- (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).

3651

PADINA PAVONICA THALLUS PHYTOSTEROLS

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.01%.

3652

PAEONIA LACTIFLORA

A, E, H

3653

PAEONIA OBOVATA

A, H

3654

PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA

A, E, H

3655

PAEONIA VEITCHII

A, H

3656

PALIURUS SPINA-CHRISTI

A, H

3657

PALLADIUM

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3658

PALM FRUIT OIL

A, E, H

3659

PALM GLYCERIDES

E

3660

PALM KERNEL OIL

A, E, H

3661

PALM TOCOTRIENOLS COMPLEX

A, H

3662

PALMARIA PALMATA

A, H

3663

PALMAROSA OIL

A, E, H

3664

PALMIDROL

A

Only permitted for use in medicines limited to oral routes of administration.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 600 mg of palmidrol.

The following warning statements (or words to the same effect) are required on the medicine label:

- (ANALG) 'The medicine may interact with other prescription analgesic medicines, please consult your healthcare practitioner before use.'

- (ADULT) ‘Adults only.’

- (21DAYS) ‘Not to be used for more than 21 consecutive days.’

3665

PALMITIC ACID

E

3666

PALMITOLEIC ACID-RICH FATTY ACID ETHYL ESTERS

A

3667

PALMITOYL DIPEPTIDE-7

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.002%.

3668

PALMITOYL HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM AMYLOPECTIN/GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.01%

3669

PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.002%.

3670

PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-3

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.0005%.

3671

PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-3

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.001%.

3672

PANAX GINSENG

A, E, H

3673

PANAX JAPONICUS

A, H

3674

PANAX NOTOGINSENG

A, H

3675

PANAX PSEUDOGINSENG

A, H

3676

PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUS

A, H

3677

PANICUM MILIACEUM

A, H

3678

PANTETHINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3679

PANTHENOL

A, E

3680

PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3681

PANTOLACTONE

E

3682

PANTOTHENIC ACID

A, E

When used topically, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

3683

PANTOTHENIC ACID POLYPEPTIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

3684

PAPAIN

A, E

3685

PAPER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3686

PAPRIKA OLEORESIN

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

3687

PARA-CRESOL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3688

PARA-CRESYL ACETATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3689

PARA-CRESYL ISOBUTYRATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3690

PARA-CRESYL PHENYLACETATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3691

PARA-CYMENE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3692

PARA-ETHOXYBENZALDEHYDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

3693

PARA-ETHYL CRESOXYACETATE

E

Para-ethyl cresoxyacetate must only be included in medicines when in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance proprietary excipient formulation.

The total concentration of the fragrance proprietary excipient formulation containing para-ethyl cresoxyacetate must not be more than 1% of the total medicine.

3694

PARA-ETHYLPHENOL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as part of a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

The maximum recommended daily dose must contain no more than 0.12 mg of para-ethylphenol.

The total flavour proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

3695

PARA-HYDROXY BENZALACETONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3696

PARA-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

E

3697

PARA-MENTHA-8-THIOL-3-ONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3698

PARA-METHYL ACETOPHENONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3699

PARA-METHYL ANISOLE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3700

PARA-METHYL DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINOL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3701

PARA-PROPYL ANISOLE

E

Para-propyl anisole must only be included in medicines when in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance and/or flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

 The total concentration of fragrance proprietary excipient formulations containing para-propyl anisole must not be more than 1% of the total medicine.

The total concentration of flavour proprietary excipient formulations containing para-propyl anisole must not be more than 5% of the total medicine.

3702

PARA-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXYL ACETATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3703

PARA-TERT-BUTYLPHENYL-ALPHA-METHYLHYDROCINNAMIC ALDEHYDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3704

PARA-TOLUALDEHYDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3705

PARA-TOLYL ACETALDEHYDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3706

PARAMERIA LAEVIGATA

A, H

3707

PARIETARIA JUDAICA

A, H

3708

PARIS POLYPHYLLA

A, H

3709

PARIS QUADRIFOLIA

A, H

3710

PARSLEY

E, H

3711

PARSLEY HERB DRY

A, E, H

3712

PARSLEY HERB OIL

A, E, H

3713

PARSLEY HERB POWDER

A, E, H

3714

PARSLEY SEED OIL

A, E, H

3715

PARTHENOCISSUS TRICUSPIDATA

A, H

3716

PARTIALLY DEHYDRATED LIQUID SORBITOL

E

Sorbitol is a mandatory component of partially dehydrated liquid sorbitol.

Permitted for use only as part of the capsule in medicines where the dosage form is a soft capsule.

3717

PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYA OIL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

3718

PARTIALLY REFINED PORPHYRA YEZOENSIS CYTOPLASM EXTRACT

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.00002%.

3719

PASPALUM NOTATUM

A, H

3720

PASSIFLORA CAERULEA

A, H

3721

PASSIFLORA EDULIS

E

3722

PASSIFLORA HERB DRY

A, H

3723

PASSIFLORA INCARNATA

A, E, H

3724

PATCHOULI OIL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3725

PATENT BLUE V

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines limited to topical and oral routes of administration.

3726

PATENT BLUE V ALUMINIUM LAKE

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines limited to topical and oral routes of administration.

3727

PATRINIA SCABIOSIFOLIA

A, H

3728

PATRINIA VILLOSA

A, H

3729

PAULLINIA CUPANA

A, E, H

Caffeine is a mandatory component of Paullinia cupana.

When the medicine is packaged for supply as a divided preparation and is for internal use or oral application, the medicine must not contain a concentration of total caffeine greater than 33%.

When for internal use or oral application, the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must provide no more than 400 mg of total caffeine.

When the medicine is packaged for supply as an undivided preparation and is for internal use or oral application, the medicine must not contain a concentration of total caffeine greater than 1%.

When the medicine is for internal use or oral application, a maximum recommended dose of the medicine must not provide more than 100 mg of total caffeine within a 3 hour period.

When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides greater than 10 mg of total caffeine and the medicine is for internal use or oral application, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (ADULT) 'Adults only' (or words to that effect).

- (CAFF) 'Contains [state quantity per dosage unit or per mL or per gram of product] total caffeine [per dosage unit or per mL or per gram]. A cup of instant coffee contains approximately 80mg of caffeine.'

- (CAFFPREG) ‘Caffeine intake more than 200 mg per day is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.’

When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides greater than 80 mg of total caffeine and the medicines is for internal use or oral application, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (CAFFLMT) 'Limit the use of caffeine-containing products (including tea and coffee) when taking this product.'

- (CAFFCYP) ‘Caffeine interacts with enzyme CYP1A2 in the liver. Consult your health professional before taking with other medicines’ (or words to that effect).

3730

PAULLINIA PINNATA

A, H

3731

PAWPAW

E

3732

PEA

E

3733

PEA STARCH

E

3734

PEACH

E

3735

PEANUT

E

3736

PEAR

E

3737

PECAN

E

3738

PECTIN

A, E

3739

PEG-10 DIMETICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 4.0%.

3740

PEG-10 SOYA STEROL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3741

PEG-100 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3742

PEG-12 DILAURATE

E

3743

PEG-12 DIMETICONE/PPG-20 CROSSPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%.

3744

PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3745

PEG-120 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3746

PEG-15 COCAMINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3747

PEG-150 DISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3748

PEG-20 ALMOND GLYCERIDES

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

3749

PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE DISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3750

PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3751

PEG-20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3752

PEG-20 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3753

PEG-25 PABA

A

Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%.

When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and

- (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).

3754

PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3755

PEG-30 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3756

PEG-35 CASTOR OIL

E

3757

PEG-4 DILAURATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3758

PEG-4 LAURATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

Dioxane and Ethylene oxide are mandatory components of PEG-4 laurate.

The concentration of Dioxane in the medicine must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

The concentration of Ethylene oxide in the medicine must be no more than 1 mg/kg or 1 mg/L or 0.0001%.

3759

PEG-4 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3760

PEG-40 CASTOR OIL

E

3761

PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

E

3762

PEG-40 SORBITAN DIISOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

Dioxane and Ethylene oxide are mandatory components of PEG-40 sorbitan diisostearate.

The concentration of Dioxane in the medicine must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

The concentration of Ethylene oxide in the medicine must be no more than 1 mg/kg or 1 mg/L or 0.0001%.

3763

PEG-40 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3764

PEG-45/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3765

PEG-5 GLYCERYL STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3766

PEG-50 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3767

PEG-55 PROPYLENE GLYCOL OLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.6%.

3768

PEG-6 LAURAMIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3769

PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration when used in medicines applied directly to the skin must be no more than 10%.

The concentration when used in bath oil medicines must be no more than 30%.

3770

PEG-60 GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%.

3771

PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3772

PEG-7 COCAMIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3773

PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3774

PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3775

PEG-75 LANOLIN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3776

PEG-75 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1.5%.

3777

PEG-8 CETYL DIMETHICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.0005%.

3778

PEG-8 DILAURATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 4%.

3779

PEG-8 DISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3780

PEG-8 LAURATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 4%.

The levels of possible impurities such as ethylene oxide (and related material) must be kept below the level of detection.

3781

PEG-8 PROPYLENE GLYCOL COCOATE

E

3782

PEG-8 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3783

PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 3.5%.

3784

PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 7%.

3785

PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

3786

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS

A, E, H

3787

PELLITORINE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

3788

PELTIGERA CANINA

A, H

3789

PENICILLIUM EXPANSUM

A, H

3790

PENNYROYAL OIL

E

D-Pulegone/Pulegone is a mandatory component of Pennyroyal Oil.

The concentration of D Pulegone/ Pulegone in the medicine must be no more than 4%.

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1%.

When the medicine is for a use other than topical, the maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 50 mg of Pennyroyal Oil.

3791

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.018%

3792

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 61%.

3793

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRALAURATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 80%.

3794

PENTAMETHYLHEPTENONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3795

PENTANE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3796

PENTASODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE TETRAMETHYLENE PHOSPHONATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

3797

PENTYLENE GLYCOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

3798

PEPPER BLACK

E, H

3799

PEPPER OIL TERPENELESS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3800

PEPPER WHITE

E, H

3801

PEPPERMINT AMERICAN EXT.

E

Menthol is a mandatory component of peppermint american ext.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

a) the medicine must not be intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin;

b) the medicine must not deliver more than 25% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use;

c) the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (EYE) Avoid contact with eyes (or words to that effect).

d) if the medicine delivers more than 1% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use, the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (SKTEST) If you have sensitive skin, test this product on a small area of skin before applying it to a large area;

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

e) if the medicine delivers more than 5% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

– (MENTH) Contains a high concentration of menthol, which can cause severe skin irritation.

When the medicine is for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not contain more than 1 gram of menthol.

3802

PEPPERMINT LEAF DRY

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of peppermint leaf dry.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

(i) the medicine must not be intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin;

(ii) the medicine must not deliver more than 25% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use;

(iii) the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (EYE) Avoid contact with eyes (or words to that effect).

(iv) if the medicine delivers more than 1% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use, the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (SKTEST) If you have sensitive skin, test this product on a small area of skin before applying it to a large area;

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

(v) if the medicine delivers more than 5% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

– (MENTH) Contains a high concentration of menthol, which can cause severe skin irritation.

When the medicine is for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not contain more than 1 gram of menthol.

3803

PEPPERMINT LEAF POWDER

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of peppermint leaf powder.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

(i) the medicine must not be intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin;

(ii) the medicine must not deliver more than 25% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use;

(iii) the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (EYE) Avoid contact with eyes (or words to that effect).

(iv) if the medicine delivers more than 1% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use, the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (SKTEST) If you have sensitive skin, test this product on a small area of skin before applying it to a large area;

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

(v) if the medicine delivers more than 5% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

– (MENTH) Contains a high concentration of menthol, which can cause severe skin irritation.

When the medicine is for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not contain more than 1 gram of menthol.

3804

PEPPERMINT OIL

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of peppermint oil.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

(i) the medicine must not be intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin;

(ii) the medicine must not deliver more than 25% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use;

(iii) the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (EYE) Avoid contact with eyes (or words to that effect).

(iv) if the medicine delivers more than 1% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use, the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (SKTEST) If you have sensitive skin, test this product on a small area of skin before applying it to a large area;

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

(v) if the medicine delivers more than 5% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

– (MENTH) Contains a high concentration of menthol, which can cause severe skin irritation.

When the medicine is for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not contain more than 1 gram of menthol.

3805

PEPPERMINT OIL TERPENELESS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour proprietary excipient formulation or fragrance proprietary excipient formulation.

The total flavour proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

The total fragrance proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must be no more 1%.

Menthol is a mandatory component of peppermint oil terpeneless.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

i) the medicine must not be intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin;

ii) the medicine must not deliver more than 25% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use;

iii) the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (EYE) Avoid contact with eyes (or words to that effect).

iv) if the medicine delivers more than 1% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use, the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (SKTEST) If you have sensitive skin, test this product on a small area of skin before applying it to a large area;

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

v) if the medicine delivers more than 5% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

– (MENTH) Contains a high concentration of menthol, which can cause severe skin irritation.

When the medicine is for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not contain more than 1 gram of menthol.

3806

PEPPERMINT OIL TERPENES AND TERPENOIDS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

The total flavour proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

Menthol is a mandatory component of peppermint oil terpenes and terpenoids.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

i) the medicine must not be intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin;

ii) the medicine must not deliver more than 25% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use;

iii) the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (EYE) Avoid contact with eyes (or words to that effect).

iv) if the medicine delivers more than 1% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use, the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (SKTEST) If you have sensitive skin, test this product on a small area of skin before applying it to a large area;

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

v) if the medicine delivers more than 5% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

– (MENTH) Contains a high concentration of menthol, which can cause severe skin irritation.

When the medicine is for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not contain more than 1 gram of menthol.

3807

PERFLUOROPOLYMETHYLISOPROPYL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3808

PERHYDRO-3,6-DIMETHYL-BENZO [B] FURAN-2-ONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3809

PERILLA FRUTESCENS

A, E, H

3810

PERILLALDEHYDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3811

PERLITE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%.

3812

PERMETHRIN

E

The total concentration of permethrin in the medicine must not be more than 2%.

3813

PERSEA AMERICANA

A, E, H

3814

PERSIC OIL

A, E, H

Amygdalin and Hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Persic oil.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must be no more than 0%.

The concentration of Hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must be no more than 1 microgram/kg or 1 microgram/L or 0.0000001%.

3815

PERSICARIA CHINENSIS

A, H

3816

PERSICARIA TINCTORIA

A, H

3817

PERSIMMON

E

3818

PERU BALSAM

A, E, H

3819

PERU BALSAM OIL

A, E, H

3820

PETITGRAIN MANDARIN OIL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour

The final concentration of the oil in the flavour does not exceed 30%

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%

3821

PETITGRAIN OIL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3822

PETITGRAIN OIL CITRONNIER

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as part of a fragrance proprietary excipient formulation.

When included in a medicine for use on the lips the concentration of petitgrain oil citronnier must be no more than 0.1%.

When included in dermal creams for infant use the concentration of petitgrain oil citronnier must be no more than 0.5%

The total fragrance proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3823

PETITGRAIN OIL PARAGUAY

A, E, H

When used internally, oxedrine is a mandatory component of petitgrain oil paraguay.

The quantity of oxedrine in the maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 30 milligrams.

3824

PETITGRAIN OIL TERPENELESS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3825

PETROSELINUM CRISPUM

A, E, H

3826

PEUCEDANUM PRAERUPTORUM

A, E, H

3827

PEUMUS BOLDUS

A, H

Volatile oil components (of Peumus boldus) is a mandatory component.

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 100 mg of volatile oil components (of Peumus boldus).

3828

PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA

A, H

3829

PHALARIS CANARIENSIS

A, H

3830

PHASEOLUS COCCINEUS

A, H

3831

PHASEOLUS VULGARIS

A, H

3832

PHELLINUS ROBINIAE

A, E, H

3833

PHELLODENDRON AMURENSE

A, E, H

3834

PHELLODENDRON CHINENSE

A, H

3835

PHENACETIN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

3836

PHENETHYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3837

PHENETHYL ACETATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3838

PHENETHYL ALCOHOL

E

Permitted for use only:

a) in topical medicines for dermal application; and

b) for internal use in combination with other permitted ingredients as part of a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

The total flavour proprietary excipient formulation concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

3839

PHENETHYL BENZOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 6%.

3840

PHENETHYL DIMETHICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.2%

3841

PHENETHYL ISOAMYL ETHER

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used as in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3842

PHENETHYL ISOBUTYRATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3843

PHENETHYL ISOVALERATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3844

PHENETHYL PHENYLACETATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3845

PHENETHYL SALICYLATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3846

PHENOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

The concentration of phenol in the medicine must be no more than 1%.

3847

PHENOXYACETALDEHYDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3848

PHENOXYETHANOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

The concentration of phenoxyethanol in the preparation must not exceed 15%.

3849

PHENOXYETHYL ISOBUTYRATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3850

PHENOXYETHYLPARABEN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3851

PHENYL DIMETHICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3852

PHENYL TRIMETHICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3853

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3854

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3855

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYLACETAL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3856

PHENYLACETIC ACID

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3857

PHENYLALANINE

A, E

When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 500 mg phenylalanine, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT2) 'Do not use if pregnant or likely to become pregnant'.

3858

PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID

A

Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 4%.

When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and

- (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).

3859

PHENYLETHYL BUTYRATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

3860

PHENYLETHYL CAPROATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3861

PHENYLETHYL CAPRYLATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3862

PHENYLETHYL CINNAMATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3863

PHENYLETHYL FORMATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3864

PHENYLETHYL METHYLETHYL CARBINOL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

3865

PHENYLETHYL PROPIONATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3866

PHENYLETHYL TIGLATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3867

PHENYLISOPROPYL DIMETICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

3868

PHENYLPROPANOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.16%.

3869

PHLEUM PRATENSE

A, H

3870

PHLOXINE B

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines limited to topical and oral routes of administration.

3871

PHLOXINE B ALUMINIUM LAKE

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines limited to topical and oral routes of administration.

3872

PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA

A, E, H

3873

PHOSPHATIDYL CHOLINE

E

3874

PHOSPHOLIPIDS

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 20%.

3875

PHOSPHORIC ACID

E, H

The concentration in liquid medicines must be no more than 15%.

3876

PHOSPHORUS

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

The total concentration of phosphorus in the medicine must not be more than 1 mg/kg or 1 mg/L or 0.0001%.

3877

PHOTINIA SERRULATA

A, H

3878

PHRAGMITES AUSTRALIS

A, H

3879

PHYLLANTHUS AMARUS

A, H

3880

PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA

A, E, H

When used as an excipient, only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3881

PHYLLOSTACHYS NIGRA

A, E, H

3882

PHYSALIS ALKEKENGI

A, H

3883

PHYSALIS PUBESCENS

A, H

3884

PHYTANTRIOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

3885

PHYTOL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3886

PHYTOLACCA AMERICANA

A, H

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must contain no more than 1mg of the equivalent dry herb.

3887

PHYTOMENADIONE

A, E

3888

PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

3889

PHYTOSTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

3890

PICEA ABIES

A, H

3891

PICEA MARIANA

A, H

3892

PICRASMA EXCELSA

A, E, H

3893

PICRORRHIZA KURROA

A, E, H

3894

PIGMENT BLUE 15

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical and dental use.

The concentration in medicine must be no more than 0.003%.

3895

PIGMENT BLUE 15:1

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.21%.

3896

PIGMENT GREEN 7

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical and dental use.

When for dental use, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.003%.

When for topical use, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.17%.

3897

PIGMENT RED 4

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

3898

PIGMENT RED 53

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

3899

PIGMENT RED 57

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

3900

PIGMENT RED 57 ALUMINIUM LAKE

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

3901

PIGMENT RED 57 BARIUM LAKE

E

Permitted for excipient use as a colour in topical medicines for dermal application.

Not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

3902

PIGMENT RED 63

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

3903

PIGMENT WHITE 26

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

3904

PIGMENT YELLOW 12

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

3905

PILOCARPUS JABORANDI

A, H

Pilocarpine is a mandatory component of Pilocarpus  jaborandi.

The concentration of pilocarpine in the medicine must be no more than 0.025%.

3906

PILOCARPUS MICROPHYLLUS

A, H

Pilocarpine is a mandatory component of Pilocarpus microphyllus.

The concentration of pilocarpine in the medicine must be no more than 0.025%.

3907

PILOCARPUS PINNATIFOLIUS

A, H

Pilocarpine is a mandatory component of Pilocarpus pinnatifolius.

The concentration of pilocarpine in the medicine must be no more than 0.025%.

3908

PIMENTA FRUIT OIL

A, E, H

3909

PIMENTA LEAF OIL

A, E, H

3910

PIMENTA OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

3911

PIMENTA RACEMOSA

A, E, H

When the plant preparation for Pimenta racemosa is an oil and the concentration of this oil in the medicine is more than 25%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 mL.

When the plant preparation for Pimenta racemosa is an oil, the concentration of this oil in the medicine is more than 25%, and  the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 mL, a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container.

When the plant preparation for Pimenta racemosa is an oil, the concentration of this oil in the medicine is more than 25%, and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 mL but no more than 25 mL, a child resistant closure and restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container.

The medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or word to that effect)

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

3912

PIMPINELLA ANISUM

A, E, H

When the plant preparation for Pimpinella anisum is an oil or distillate and the concentration of this oil or distillate in the medicine is more than 50%:

a) the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 50 millilitres; and

b) a restricted flow insert is must be fitted on the container; and

c) the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) ‘Keep out of reach of children’ (or words to that effect).

3913

PIMPINELLA SAXIFRAGA

A, E, H

3914

PINE NEEDLE OIL SCOTCH

A, E, H

3915

PINE NEEDLE OIL TERPENELESS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3916

PINE OIL AROMATIC

A, E, H

3917

PINE OIL PUMILIO

A, E, H

3918

PINEAPPLE

E

3919

PINEAPPLE OILS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3920

PINELLIA TERNATA

A, H

3921

PINUS CONTORTA

A, E, H

3922

PINUS ELLIOTTII

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3923

PINUS MASSONIANA

A, E, H

When the plant preparation is oil or distillate the total concentration of Pinus massoniana oil or distillate in the preparation must be no more than 25%.

3924

PINUS MONTICOLA

A, E, H

3925

PINUS MUGO

A, E, H

3926

PINUS PALUSTRIS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3927

PINUS PINASTER

A, E, H

When the plant preparation is oil or distillate the total concentration of Pinus pinaster oil or distillate in the preparation must be no more than 25%.

3928

PINUS PONDEROSA

A, E, H

3929

PINUS RADIATA

A, E, H

3930

PINUS STROBUS

A, E, H

3931

PINUS SYLVESTRIS

A, E, H

3932

PINUS TABULIFORMIS

A, E, H

3933

PINUS YUNNANENSIS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3934

PIPENZOLATE BROMIDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

3935

PIPER CHABA

A, E, H

3936

PIPER CUBEBA

A, E, H

3937

PIPER KADSURA

A, E, H

3938

PIPER LONGUM

A, E, H

3939

PIPER METHYSTICUM

A, H

Kavalactones (of Piper methysticum) is a mandatory component of Piper methysticum.

Only for oral use when the dosage form is 'tablet' or 'capsule'; or when the container type is 'tea bag'.

When used in oral medicines, the maximum daily dose of kavalactones (of Piper methysticum) must be no more than 250 mg.

If the dosage form is tablet or capsule then the quantity of kavalactones (of Piper methysticum) must be no more than 125 mg per tablet or capsule.

Oral medicines containing more than 25 mg of kavalactones (of Piper methysticum) per dose require the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (PIPER) 'Not for prolonged use. If symptoms persist - seek advice from a healthcare practitioner. Not recommended for pregnant or lactating women (or words to that effect). May harm the liver'.

The plant part must be root or rhizome.

When for oral use, the medicine may only contain dried whole or peeled root or rhizome or aqueous dispersions or aqueous extracts of whole or peeled root or rhizome.

When for topical use on the rectum, vagina or throat, the medicine may only contain dried whole or peeled root or rhizome or aqueous dispersions or aqueous extracts of whole or peeled root or rhizome.

When the container type is tea bag the maximum quantity per tea bag must be no more than 3 grams of dried whole or peeled root or rhizomes.

3940

PIPER NIGRUM

A, E, H

3941

PIPER SARMENTOSUM

A, E, H

3942

PIPERINE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour proprietary formulation.

The total flavour proprietary formulation in a medicine must not be more than 5% and the concentration of piperine in the medicine must not be more than 0.15%.

3943

PIPERITONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

3944

PIPERONAL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

3945

PIPERONYL ACETONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used as a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used as in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3946

PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3947

PIROCTONE OLAMINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1% in wash-on/wash-off medicines and 0.5% in leave-on medicines.

3948

PISCIDIA PISCIPULA

A, E, H

3949

PISTACIA LENTISCUS

A, E, H

3950

PISUM SATIVUM

A, E, H

3951

PLACENTA

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3952

PLANTAGO AFRA

A, E, H

When a dose for children is stated and the plant part is flower, seed or pollen, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (PSYLL1) 'Should only be used for children on medical advice' (or words to that effect).

3953

PLANTAGO ARENARIA

A, H

When a dose for children is stated and the plant part is flower, seed or pollen, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (PSYLL1) 'Should only be used for children on medical advice' (or words to that effect).

3954

PLANTAGO ASIATICA

A, H

When a dose for children is stated and the plant part is flower, seed or pollen, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (PSYLL1) 'Should only be used for children on medical advice' (or words to that effect).

3955

PLANTAGO LANCEOLATA

A, E, H

The medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (CHILD5) 'Use in children under 3 years is not recommended’

When a dose for children is stated and the plant part is flower, seed or pollen, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (PSYLL1) 'Should only be used for children on medical advice' (or words to that effect).

3956

PLANTAGO MAJOR

A, E, H

When a dose for children is stated and the plant part is flower, seed or pollen, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (PSYLL1) 'Should only be used for children on medical advice' (or words to that effect).

3957

PLANTAGO OVATA

A, H

When a dose for children is stated and the plant part is flower, seed or pollen, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (PSYLL1) 'Should only be used for children on medical advice' (or words to that effect).

3958

PLANTAGO SEED DRY

A, H

When a dose for children is stated and the plant part is flower, seed or pollen, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (PSYLL1) 'Should only be used for children on medical advice' (or words to that effect).

3959

PLATANUS OCCIDENTALIS

A, E, H

3960

PLATANUS RACEMOSA

A, H

3961

PLATANUS × HISPANICA

A, H

3962

PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUS

A, E, H

3963

PLECTRANTHUS BARBATUS

A, E, H

3964

PLICATONE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3965

PLUM

E

3966

PLUMBAGO EUROPAEA

A, H

3967

PLUMERIA ALBA

A, E, H

3968

PLUMERIA RUBRA

A, E, H

3969

POA NEMORALIS

A, H

3970

POA PRATENSIS

A, H

3971

PODOPHYLLUM PELTATUM

A, H

Podophyllin and podophyllotoxin are mandatory components of Podophyllum peltatum.

The concentration of podophyllin in the medicine must be no more than 1 mg/kg or 1 mg/L or 0.0001%.

The concentration of podophyllotoxin in the medicine must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

3972

POGOSTEMON CABLIN

A, E, H

3973

POLACRILIN

E

3974

POLACRILIN POTASSIUM

E

3975

POLAPREZINC

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

Zinc is a mandatory component of Polaprezinc.

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 34 milligrams of zinc sourced from polaprezinc.

When for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 50mg of zinc.

When for internal use and the maximum recommended daily dose is more than 25mg but no more than 50mg of zinc, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (ZINC) 'WARNING: May be dangerous if taken in large amounts or for a long period.' OR 'WARNING: Contains zinc which may be dangerous if taken in large amounts or for a long period' (or words to that effect).

3976

POLIGLUSAM

A, E

The average molecular mass of poliglusam must be greater than 2 kilodaltons.

When for internal use:

(a) the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 1750 milligrams poliglusam; and

(b) the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (CHITO) 'Poliglusam should be taken at least one hour after any other medication as it may reduce the effect of other medication' (or words to that effect).

When for internal use and the dosage form is a powdered preparation, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (DNTPOW) 'Do not take powder alone. Mix with food or fluid'.

When used as an excipient, only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3977

POLIGLUSAM DERIVED FROM ASPERGILLUS NIGER

A, E

When for oral use:

(a) the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 2000 mg of Poliglusam derived from Aspergillus niger;

(b) the following warning statement (or words to the same effect) is required on the medicine label:

- (CHITO) 'Poliglusam should be taken at least one hour after any other medication as it may reduce the effect of other medication.'; and

(c) if the medicine is a powdered dosage form, the following warning statement is also required on the medicine label:

- (DNTPOW) 'Do not take powder alone. Mix with food or fluid.'

When used as an excipient, Poliglusam derived from Aspergillus niger is only permitted for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3978

POLLACK-LIVER OIL

A, E

Colecalciferol and Vitamin A are mandatory components of Pollack-liver oil.

When for use in topical medicines, the concentration of Vitamin A in the medicine must be no more than 1%.

When for internal use, the maximum daily dose must be no more than 3000 micrograms of Retinol Equivalents.

When preparations for internal use in adults contain more than 33 micrograms of retinol equivalents per dosage unit in divided preparations or per gram of an undivided preparation, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (VITA2) ‘WARNING: If you are pregnant - or considering becoming pregnant - do not take vitamin A supplements without consulting your doctor or pharmacist [or words to that effect].’ NOTE: Position this warning at the beginning of the directions for use.

- (VITA4) ‘WARNING - When taken in excess of 3000 micrograms retinol equivalents - Vitamin A can cause birth defects.’ NOTE: Position this warning at the beginning of the directions for use.

- (VITA3) ‘The recommended daily amount of Vitamin A from all sources is 700 micrograms retinol equivalents for women and 900 micrograms retinol equivalents for men.’

When for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 25 micrograms of Vitamin D.

3979

POLLEN

E

The medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (POLLEN) 'This medicine can cause severe allergic reactions' (or words to that effect).

3980

POLOXAMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3981

POLOXAMINE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3982

POLOXAMINE 1301

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

3983

POLY C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%.

3984

POLYACRYLAMIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

Acrylamide is a mandatory component of Polyacrylamide.

The concentration of Acrylamide in the medicine must be no more than 0.01%.

3985

POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%.

3986

POLYACRYLATE-1 CROSSPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.4%.

3987

POLYACRYLIC ACID

E

3988

POLYAMINO SUGAR CONDENSATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3989

POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.3%.

3990

POLYBUTADIENE

E

Only for use as part of an adhesive in topical medicines for dermal application.

3991

POLYBUTENE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3992

POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL/PPG-9/1 COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%.

3993

POLYCAPROLACTONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

3994

POLYDECENE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 6%.

3995

POLYDEXTROSE

E

3996

POLYDIETHYLSILOXANE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

3997

POLYDIMETHYL SILOXANE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a printing ink.

If used in a printing ink the total printing ink concentration in a medicine must be no more than 0.1%

3998

POLYESTER-10

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1.5%.

3999

POLYESTER-25

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 10%.

4000

POLYESTER-7

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

4001

POLYESTER-8

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration of Polyester-8 must be no more than 5%.

4002

POLYETHYLENE

E

4003

POLYGALA CHINENSIS

A, H

4004

POLYGALA SENEGA

A, E, H

Except when used in a medicine containing only homoeopathic preparations, a child resistant closure and restricted flow insert must be fitted onto the container.

4005

POLYGALA SIBIRICA

A, E, H

Only for use when the plant part is root or root bark.

4006

POLYGALA TENUIFOLIA

A

Only for use when the plant part is root or root bark.

4007

POLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTASTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1.5%.

4008

POLYGLYCERYL-2 CAPRATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use on damaged skin or in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 0.5%.

4009

POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIISOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 3.0%.

4010

POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application. 

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

4011

POLYGLYCERYL-2 DISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 3%.

4012

POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

When the concentration of polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate is greater than 3%, the medicine must not be intended for use on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 5%.

4013

POLYGLYCERYL-2-PEG-4 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4014

POLYGLYCERYL-3 BEESWAX

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

4015

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4016

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

4017

POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 6%.

4018

POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5.5%.

4019

POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYRICINOLEATE

E

4020

POLYGLYCERYL-3 STEARATE/ISOSTEARATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE CROSSPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

4021

POLYGLYCERYL-4 DIISOSTEARATE/POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE/SEBACATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 3%.

4022

POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

4023

POLYGLYCERYL-4 OLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4024

POLYGLYCERYL-6 POLYRICINOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1%.

4025

POLYGLYCERYL-6 RICINOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4026

POLYGONATUM MULTIFLORUM

A, H

4027

POLYGONATUM OFFICINALE

A, H

4028

POLYGONATUM SIBIRICUM

A, E, H

4029

POLYGONUM AVICULARE

A, E, H

When used as an excipient, the medicine is only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use on damaged skin or in the eye.

When used as an excipient, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.16%.

4030

POLYGONUM BISTORTA

A, H

4031

POLYGONUM ODORATUM

A, H

4032

POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4033

POLYISOBUTYLENE

E

Only for use when the dosage form is 'chewing gum'.

Must comply with:

a) the Polyisobutylene monograph in the Food Chemicals Codex published by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, as in force or existing from time to time; and b) the requirements for residual solvents and catalysts in the British Pharmacopoeia or the United States Pharmacopeia National Formulary, as in force or existing from time to time.

4034

POLYISOPRENE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4035

POLYLIMONENE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

4036

POLYMETHACRYLIC ACID

E

4037

POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE

E

Methyl methacrylate is a mandatory component of polymethyl methacrylate.

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

The total concentration of methyl methacrylate as residual monomer in the medicine must not be more than 1%.

4038

POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 3%.

4039

POLYPORUS UMBELLATUS

A, H

4040

POLYPROPYLENE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4041

POLYPROPYLENE GLYCOL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as part of a flavour or fragrance proprietary excipient formulation.

When used in a flavour, the total flavour proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

When used in a fragrance, the total fragrance proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

4042

POLYQUATERNIUM-10

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4043

POLYQUATERNIUM-11

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4044

POLYQUATERNIUM-22

E

Only for use in wash-off topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%.

4045

POLYQUATERNIUM-24

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4046

POLYQUATERNIUM-28

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4047

POLYQUATERNIUM-37

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2.5%.

4048

POLYQUATERNIUM-4

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 0.4%.

4049

POLYQUATERNIUM-44

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.3%.

4050

POLYQUATERNIUM-51

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

4051

POLYQUATERNIUM-7

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4052

POLYSILICONE-11

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2.1%

4053

POLYSILICONE-14

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration of Polysilicone-14 must be no more than 1%.

4054

POLYSILICONE-15

A

Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%.

When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and

- (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).

4055

POLYSILICONE-2

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.13%.

4056

POLYSORBATE 20

E

4057

POLYSORBATE 40

E

4058

POLYSORBATE 60

E

4059

POLYSORBATE 65

E

4060

POLYSORBATE 80

E

4061

POLYSORBATE 85

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4062

POLYSTYRENE

E

Only for use as part of an adhesive in topical medicines for dermal application.

4063

POLYTEF

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

4064

POLYURETHANE-34

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2% in spray applications and 6% in non-spray applications.

4065

POLYURETHANE-62

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin. The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

4066

POLYVINYL ACETATE

E

Only permitted for use in medicines that are for oral routes of administration.

4067

POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE

E

4068

POLYVINYL ALCOHOL

E

4069

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4070

POMEGRANATE

E

4071

PONCEAU SX

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

4072

PONCIRUS TRIFOLIATA

A, H

When used internally, oxedrine is a mandatory component of Poncirus trifoliata.

The quantity of Oxedrine in the maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 30 mg.

4073

PONGAMOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1%.

4074

PONTEDERIA CRASSIPES

A, H

4075

POPPY SEED

E, H

4076

POPPY SEED OIL

E, H

4077

POPULUS ALBA

A, H

4078

POPULUS BALSAMIIFERA

A, E, H

4079

POPULUS CANDICANS

A, H

4080

POPULUS DELTOIDES

A, H

4081

POPULUS NIGRA

A, H

4082

POPULUS TREMULA

A, H

4083

POPULUS TREMULOIDES

A, H

4084

PORCINE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

4085

PORPHYRIDIUM PURPUREUM EXTRACT

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

4086

PORTULACA OLERACEA

A, E, H

4087

POTABLE WATER

E

4088

POTASSIUM ACETATE

E

4089

POTASSIUM ARSENITE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

4090

POTASSIUM ASCORBATE

A, E, H

When for oral or sublingual use, potassium is a mandatory component of potassium ascorbate.

4091

POTASSIUM ASCORBATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

When for oral or sublingual use, potassium is a mandatory component of potassium ascorbate dihydrate.

4092

POTASSIUM ASCORBYL TOCOPHERYL PHOSPHATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4093

POTASSIUM ASPARTATE

A, E, H

When used as an active ingredient and the medicine is intended as a mineral supplementation, potassium is a mandatory component of potassium aspartate.

4094

POTASSIUM ASPARTATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

If used as an active ingredient and the preparation is intended as a mineral supplementation, potassium is a mandatory component of Potassium aspartate dihydrate. The percentage of potassium from potassium aspartate dihydrate should be calculated based on the molecular weight of potassium aspartate dihydrate.

4095

POTASSIUM ASPARTATE MONOHYDRATE

A, E

If used as an active ingredient and the preparation is intended as a mineral supplementation, potassium is a mandatory component of Potassium aspartate monohydrate. The percentage of potassium from potassium aspartate monohydrate should be calculated based on the molecular weight of potassium aspartate monohydrate.

4096

POTASSIUM BICARBONATE

E

4097

POTASSIUM BROMIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

The total concentration of potassium bromide in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

4098

POTASSIUM CARBONATE

E, H

When used in a solid preparation, the pH of a 10 g/L aqueous solution must not be more than 11.5.

When used in a liquid or a semi-solid preparation, the pH of the preparation must not exceed 11.5.

4099

POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4100

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

A, E, H

When for oral use:

(a) potassium is a mandatory component of potassium chloride;

(b) the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (POTAS1) 'If you have kidney disease or are taking heart or blood pressure medicines - consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep out of reach of children.'; and

(c) except when the medicine is for use as oral rehydration therapy, the amount of potassium chloride per dosage unit must not be more than 550 mg.

Medicines containing potassium chloride for use as oral rehydration therapy, are subject to the following conditions:

(a) the medicine complies with the requirements specified in the British Pharmacopoeia, as in force or existing from time to time, for Oral Rehydration Salts;

(b) the sodium, potassium and glucose content, and total osmolarity of the solution after it has been prepared according to the instructions on the packet are consistent with the criteria specified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in the document 'Expert consultation on oral rehydration salts formulation' 18 July 2001; and

(c) the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (UOAD) 'Use only as directed'

- (DIAR3) 'If diarrhoea persists, seek medical advice.'

When for dental use, the concentration of potassium chloride in the medicine must not be more than 3.75%.

4101

POTASSIUM CITRATE

A, E, H

When used as an active ingredient and the medicine is intended as a mineral supplementation, potassium is a mandatory component of potassium citrate.

4102

POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYSED COLLAGEN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 10%.

4103

POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYSED SOY PROTEIN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.15%.

4104

POTASSIUM DICHROMATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

4105

POTASSIUM GLUCONATE

A, E, H

When used as an active ingredient and the medicine is intended as a mineral supplementation, potassium is a mandatory component of potassium gluconate.

4106

POTASSIUM GLYCEROPHOSPHATE

A, E, H

When used as an active ingredient and the medicine is intended as a mineral supplementation, potassium is a mandatory component of potassium glycerophosphate.

4107

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

E

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

When used in a solid preparation, the pH of a 10 g/L aqueous solution must not be more than 11.5.

When used in a liquid or a semi-solid preparation, the pH of the preparation must not exceed 11.5.

4108

POTASSIUM HYDROXYCITRATE

A, H

4109

POTASSIUM IODATE

A, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of potassium iodate.

The percentage of iodine from potassium iodate should be calculated based on the molecular weight of potassium iodate.

When for use in adults, the medicine must contain a daily dose of no more than 505 micrograms of potassium iodate.

When for use in children aged 1-3 years, the medicine must contain a daily dose of no more than 337 micrograms of potassium iodate.

4110

POTASSIUM IODIDE

A, E, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of potassium iodide.

The percentage of iodine from potassium iodide should be calculated based on the molecular weight of potassium iodide.

When for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must contains less than 300 micrograms of iodine.

When for external use, the concentration of iodine in the medicine (excluding salts derivatives or iodophors) must not exceed 2.5%.

4111

POTASSIUM METABISULFITE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

4112

POTASSIUM METAPHOSPHATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

4113

POTASSIUM NITRATE

A, H

Only for dental use.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

4114

POTASSIUM OROTATE

A, E, H

When used as an active ingredient and the medicine is intended as a mineral supplementation, potassium is a mandatory component of potassium orotate.

When used in a solid preparation, the pH of a 10 g/L aqueous solution must not be more than 11.5.

When used in a liquid or a semi-solid preparation, the pH of the preparation must not exceed 11.5.

4115

POTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

E

Only for oral application, dental or topical use.

Not to be included in topical medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 3%.

4116

POTASSIUM SORBATE

E

4117

POTASSIUM STANNATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

4118

POTASSIUM STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4119

POTASSIUM SULFATE

A, E, H

When used as an active ingredient and the medicine is intended as a mineral supplementation, potassium is a mandatory component of potassium sulfate.

When used in a solid preparation, the pH of a 10 g/L aqueous solution must not be more than 11.5.

When used in a liquid or a semi-solid preparation, the pH of the preparation must not exceed 11.5.

4120

POTATO STARCH

E

4121

POTENTILLA ANSERINA

A, H

4122

POTENTILLA CHINENSIS

A, H

4123

POTENTILLA DISCOLOR

A, H

4124

POTENTILLA ERECTA

A, E, H

4125

POTENTILLA REPTANS

A, H

4126

POTERIUM OFFICINALE

A, E, H

4127

POTERIUM SANGUISORBA

A, H

4128

POVIDONE

E

4129

POWDERED CELLULOSE

E

4130

PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

4131

PPG-12/SMDI COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%.

4132

PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 4%.

4133

PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER BENZOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1.4%.

4134

PPG-17/IPDI/DMPA COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in topical medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration of PPG-17/IPDI/DMPA Copolymer in the medicine must be no more than 10%.

4135

PPG-2 LANOLIN ALCOHOL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4136

PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

4137

PPG-20 LANOLIN ALCOHOL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4138

PPG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

4139

PPG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER DISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4140

PPG-3 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. 

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 6%.

4141

PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4142

PPG-5-CETETH-20

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4143

PPG-5-LAUROMACROGOL 250

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

4144

PRALINE