Permissible ingredients and requirements

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Item

Ingredient Name

Purpose

Specific requirements

2849

KADSURA COCCINEA

A, H

2850

KAEMPFERIA GALANGA

A, H

2851

KALMIA LATIFOLIA

A, H

Beta-arbutin is a mandatory component of Kalmia latifolia.

When for oral use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 500 mg of beta-arbutin.

When for dermal application exclusively to the face:

a) the concentration of beta-arbutin in the medicine must not be more than 7%;

b) hydroquinone is a mandatory component; and

c) the concentration of hydroquinone must not be more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

When for use other than oral or dermal application exclusively to the face, the concentration of beta-arbutin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

2852

KAOLIN

E

2853

KELP DRY

A, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Kelp dry.

Only for external use when the concentration of iodine in the medicine (excluding salts derivatives or iodophors) is 2.5% or less.

Only for internal use when the medicine contains less than 300 micrograms of iodine per maximum recommended daily dose.

2854

KELP POWDER

A, E, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Kelp powder.

Only for external use when the concentration of iodine in the medicine (excluding salts derivatives or iodophors) is 2.5% or less.

Only for internal use when the medicine contains less than 300 micrograms of iodine per maximum recommended daily dose.

2855

KERATIN

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%.

2856

KEROSENE

E, H

Only for use as a homoeopathic ingredient. 

When used in liquid preparations, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 25%. 

2857

KHAYA SENEGALENSIS

A, E

The maximum daily dose of the medicine must not contain more than the equivalent of 1 g dry bark of Khaya senegalensis.

The following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT2) 'Do not use if pregnant or likely to become pregnant' (or words to that effect);

- (LONGUSE) ‘Not for prolonged use. May harm liver';

- (GEN2) ‘If symptoms persist, seek the advice of a healthcare professional’;

- (CHILD3) ‘Use in children under 12 years is not recommended’; and

- (7DAYS) 'Do not use for more than 7 days'.

2858

KIDNEY BEAN

E

2859

KIRSCH

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%.

2860

KIWI FRUIT

E

2861

KNAUTIA ARVENSIS

A, H

2862

KOREAN GINSENG ROOT DRY

A, H

2863

KOREAN GINSENG ROOT POWDER

A, H

2864

KRAMERIA IXINE

A, H

2865

KRAMERIA LAPPACEA

A, H

2866

KUNZEA AMBIGUA

A

Only for use when the plant preparation is essential oil.

Only for use when the route of administration is topical or inhalation.

When the dosage form is essential oil, a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container and the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children'

- (EXTERN) 'For external use only'

- (UNDILU) 'Not to be applied undiluted to the skin except on the advice of a health care practitioner'.

When the dosage form is other than essential oil, the maximum concentration in topical medicines must be no more than 25% w/w and the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children'

- (EXTERN) 'For external use only'.

2867

L-BORNEOL

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%.

2868

L-BORNYL ACETATE

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%.

2869

L-CARVONE

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%.

2870

L-LIMONENE

E

L-limonene must only be included in medicines when in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour proprietary excipient formulation or a fragrance proprietary excipient formulation.

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

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

2871

L-LINALOOL

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%.

2872

L-MENTHONE

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%.

2873

L-MENTHYL 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%.

2874

L-ROSE OXIDE

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%.

2875

LABDANUM ABSOLUTE

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%.

2876

LABDANUM GUM EXTRACT ETHYL ESTER

E

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

If used in a fragrance and the total fragrance concentration in a medicine is no more than 1%.

2877

LABDANUM OIL

A, E, H

2878

LABURNUM ANAGYROIDES

A, H

Sparteine is a mandatory component of Laburnum anagyroides.

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

2879

LACTALBUMIN

E

2880

LACTIC ACID

A, E, H

When used as an active ingredient, can only be supplied as an uncompounded medicine substance packed for retail sale, and must comply with an uncompounded substance monograph of the British Pharmacopoeia, as in force or existing form time to time.

Sponsors should consider the impact of excipients containing alpha hydroxy acids on the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight and should ensure the finished medicine is safe for its intended purpose.

2881

LACTITOL

E

2882

LACTITOL MONOHYDRATE

E

2883

LACTO-N-NEOTETRAOSE

A

Only to be used in a medicine where Glycom A/S (Client ID 76983), who applied to have the ingredient included in this Determination, is the sponsor of the medicine or has given written authorisation to the sponsor of a medicine to include the ingredient in the medicine. This paragraph ceases to be a requirement for this ingredient after 20 August 2023.

Lactose is a mandatory component of lacto-N-neotetraose.

The route of administration for medicines that contain lacto-N-neotetraose must be limited to oral.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than:

(a) 1.5 g of lacto-N-neotetraose to individuals aged 4 years and older; and

(b) 0.6 g of lacto-N-neotetraose to individuals aged up to 3 years (inclusive).

The requirements specified in paragraph (a) below apply to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is released for supply after 20 August 2023:

(a) One of the following statements is required on the medicine label:

(i) When the medicine is only for use in individuals aged 2 years and above: ‘Not to be taken on the same day with other products containing lacto-N-neotetraose' (or words to that effect); or

(ii) When the medicine is for use in children aged less than 2 years: ‘Not to be taken on the same day with breastmilk or other products containing lacto-N-neotetraose’ (or words to that effect).

2884

LACTO-N-TETRAOSE

A

Only to be used in a medicine where Glycom A/S (Client ID 76983), who applied to have the ingredient included in this Determination, is the sponsor of the medicine or has given written authorisation to the sponsor of a medicine to include the ingredient in the medicine. This paragraph ceases to be a requirement for this ingredient after 24 January 2024.

Lactose is a mandatory component of lacto-N-tetraose.

The route of administration for medicines that contain lacto-N-tetraose must be limited to oral.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than:

a) 2 g of lacto-N-tetraose to individuals aged 1 year and older; and

b) 0.6 g of lacto-N-tetraose to individuals aged more than 6 months to 11 months (inclusive); and

c) 0.8 g of lacto-N-tetraose to individuals aged up to 6 months (inclusive).

One of the following statements (or words to that effect) is required on the medicine label:

a) When the medicine is only for use in individuals aged 2 years and above: 'Not to be taken on the same day with other products containing lacto-N-tetraose'; or

b) When the medicine is for use in children aged less than 2 years: 'Not to be taken on the same day with breastmilk or other products containing lacto-N-tetraose'.

2885

LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS

A

2886

LACTOBACILLUS AMYLOVORUS

A

2887

LACTOBACILLUS BREVIS

A

2888

LACTOBACILLUS CASEI

A

2889

LACTOBACILLUS CASEI SUBSP. BIOVAR CASEI

A

2890

LACTOBACILLUS CRISPATUS

A

2891

LACTOBACILLUS DELBRUECKII SSP BULGARICUS

A

2892

LACTOBACILLUS DELBRUECKII SSP LACTIS

A

2893

LACTOBACILLUS FERMENTUM

A

2894

LACTOBACILLUS GALLINARUM

A

2895

LACTOBACILLUS GASSERI

A

2896

LACTOBACILLUS HELVETICUS

A

2897

LACTOBACILLUS JOHNSONII

A

2898

LACTOBACILLUS KEFIRANOFACIENS

A

2899

LACTOBACILLUS KEFIRGRANUM

A

2900

LACTOBACILLUS KEFIRI

A

2901

LACTOBACILLUS PARACASEI

A

2902

LACTOBACILLUS PARACASEI SUBSP. PARACASEI

A

2903

LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM

A

2904

LACTOBACILLUS REUTERI

A

2905

LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS

A

2906

LACTOBACILLUS SALIVARIUS SSP SALICINIUS

A

2907

LACTOBACILLUS SALIVARIUS SSP SALIVARIUS

A

2908

LACTOBIONIC ACID

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2909

LACTOSCATONE

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%.

2910

LACTOSE

E

2911

LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE

E

2912

LACTUCA SATIVA

A, H

2913

LACTUCA VIROSA

A, H

2914

LACTULOSE

E

2915

LACTULOSE SOLUTION

A

When used as an active ingredient, can only be supplied as an uncompounded medicine substance packed for retail sale, and must comply with an uncompounded substance monograph of the British Pharmacopoeia, as in force or existing form time to time.

2916

LAGENARIA VULGARIS

A, H

2917

LAMINARIA CLOUSTONI

A, E, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Laminaria cloustoni.

Only for external use when the concentration of iodine in the medicine (excluding salts derivatives or iodophors) is 2.5% or less.

Only for internal use when the medicine contains less than 300 micrograms of iodine per maximum recommended daily dose.

2918

LAMINARIA DIGITATA

A, E, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Laminaria digitata.

Only for external use when the concentration of iodine in the medicine (excluding salts derivatives or iodophors) is 2.5% or less.

Only for internal use when the medicine contains less than 300 micrograms of iodine per maximum recommended daily dose.

2919

LAMINARIA JAPONICA

A, E, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Laminaria japonica.

Only for external use when the concentration of iodine in the

medicine (excluding salts derivatives or iodophors) is 2.5% or less.

Only for internal use when the medicine contains less than 300 micrograms of iodine per maximum recommended daily dose.

2920

LAMIUM ALBUM

A, H

2921

LANETH-5

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2922

LANOLIN ALCOHOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2923

LANOLIN OIL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2924

LANOLIN WAX

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2925

LANTANA CAMARA

A, H

The maximum recommended daily dose must contain no more than 1mg of the equivalent dry herbal material of Lantana camara.

2926

LARIX ARABINOGALACTAN

A, E

The concentration of polysaccharides in the ingredient must be greater than or equal to 85%.

The ingredient must be derived from Larix occidentalis or Larix larcinia.

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

The maximum recommended daily dose of Larix arabinogalactan in oral medicines must not be more than 15 grams.

The concentration of Larix arabinogalactan in topical medicines for dermal application must not exceed 5.0%.

2927

LARIX DECIDUA

A, H

2928

LARIX KAEMPFERI

A, H

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 1 mg of the equivalent dry herbal material of Larix kaempferi.

2929

LARREA TRIDENTATA

A, H

The requirement specified in paragraph (a) below applies to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is:

- listed in the Register before 1 March 2023; and

- released for supply before 1 March 2024:

(a) One of the following warning statements is required on the medicine label:

(i) (CHAP) 'WARNING: Chaparral may harm the liver in some people - use only under supervision of a health care professional'; or

(ii) (CHAP1) 'In rare cases, Larrea tridentata may harm the liver. Stop use and see a doctor if you have yellowing skin/eyes or unusual: fatigue, nausea, appetite loss, abdominal pain or dark urine.' 

The requirement specified in paragraph (b) below applies to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is:

- listed in the Register on or after 1 March 2023; or

- released for supply on or after 1 March 2024.

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

(CHAP1) 'In rare cases, Larrea tridentata may harm the liver. Stop use and see a doctor if you have yellowing skin/eyes or unusual: fatigue, nausea, appetite loss, abdominal pain or dark urine.'

2930

LATHYRUS SATIVUS

A, H

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 1mg of the equivalent dry herbal material of Lathyrus sativus.

The medicine must not contain lathyrogenic amino acids.

2931

LAURAMINE OXIDE

E

2932

LAUREL LEAF OIL

A, H

When the total concentration of bay oil in the medicine is more than 25%:

(a) the nominal capacity of the container must not be more than 25 mL;

(b) the container must be fitted with a restricted flow insert;

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

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

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'; and

(d)  when the nominal capacity of the container is greater than 15 mL, the container must also be fitted with a child resistant closure.

2933

LAURETH-10

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2934

LAURETH-12

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2935

LAURETH-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 0.4%.

Residual levels of ethylene oxide (and related substances) must be kept below the level of detection.

2936

LAURETH-23

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2937

LAURETH-3

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2938

LAURETH-4

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2939

LAURETH-7

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2940

LAURETH-8

E

2941

LAURIC ACID

A, E

When for use as an active ingredient is for use in oral medicines only and the maximum recommended daily dose must not exceed 1500 mg.

2942

LAURIL MACROGOL 400 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 on damaged skin.

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

2943

LAUROMACROGOL 400

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2944

LAUROYL LYSINE

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 5.0%.

2945

LAURUS NOBILIS

A, E, H

When the plant preparation is oil or distillate, and the concentration of bay oil or distillate in the medicine is greater than 25%:

(a) the nominal capacity of the container must not be more than 25 mL;

(b) the container must be fitted with a restricted flow insert;

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

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

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'; and

(d)  when the nominal capacity of the container is greater than 15 mL, the container must also be fitted with a child resistant closure.

2946

LAURYL ALDEHYDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a coating solution, 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%.

2947

LAURYL BETAINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2948

LAURYL GLUCOSIDE

E

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

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 12%.

2949

LAURYL LACTATE

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%.

Sponsors should consider the impact of excipients containing alpha hydroxy acids on the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight and should ensure the finished medicine is safe for its intended purpose.

2950

LAURYL PCA

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%.

2951

LAURYL PEG-10 TRIS(TRIMETHYLSILOXY)SILYLETHYL 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 on damaged skin.

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

2952

LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL 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 3.5%.

2953

LAURYL PEG/PPG-18/18 METHICONE

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 9%.

Residual levels of ethylene oxide (and related substances) must be kept below the level of detection.

2954

LAURYL POLYGLUCOSE

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 must not exceed 1% in leave-on medicines and 3% in wash-on/wash-off medicines.

2955

LAURYL PYRROLIDONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2956

LAURYLDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYSED COLLAGEN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2957

LAURYLDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL 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 0.007%.

2958

LAURYLMETICONE COPOLYOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2959

LAVANDIN 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%.

2960

LAVANDIN OIL ABRIAL

A, E, H

2961

LAVANDIN OIL GROSSO

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%.

2962

LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA

A, E, H

Camphor is a mandatory component of Lavandula angustifolia.

In solid and semi solid preparations, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 12.5%.

In liquid preparations other than essential oils or distillates, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 2.5%.

2963

LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA SUBSP. ANGUSTIFOLIA

A, E, H

Camphor is a mandatory component of Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifolia.

In solid and semi solid preparations, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 12.5%.

In liquid preparations other than essential oils or distillates, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 2.5%.

2964

LAVANDULA X INTERMEDIA

A, E, H

Camphor is a mandatory component of Lavandula x intermedia.

In solid and semi solid preparations, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 12.5%.

2965

LAVENDER OIL

A, E, H

2966

LAWSONIA INERMIS

A, H

2967

LEAD

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

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

2968

LEAD ACETATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

2969

LEAF ACETAL

E

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

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

2970

LECITHIN

A, E

2971

LEDEBOURIELLA SESELOIDES

A, H

2972

LEDUM PALUSTRE

A, H

Beta-arbutin is a mandatory component of Ledum palustre.

When for dermal application exclusively to the face:

a) the concentration of beta-arbutin in the medicine must not be more than 7%;

b) hydroquinone is a mandatory component; and

c) the concentration of hydroquinone must not be more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

When for topical use other than dermal application exclusively to the face, the concentration of beta-arbutin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

When the route of administration is other than topical, the maximum recommended daily dose must not contain more than 0.001 mg of the equivalent dry herbal material of Ledum palustre.

2973

LEMNA MINOR

A, H

2974

LEMON

E

When used internally, oxedrine is a mandatory component of lemon.

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

2975

LEMON BALM LEAF DRY

A, H

2976

LEMON BALM LEAF POWDER

A, E, H

2977

LEMON OIL

A, E, H

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

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

The warning statement (SENS) 'Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight' (or words to that effect) must be included on the medicine label unless the medicine is:

a) steam distilled or rectified; or

b) for internal use; or

c) contains 0.05% or less of lemon oil; or

d) for use in soaps or bath or shower gels that are washed off the skin.

2978

LEMON OIL DISTILLED

A, E, H

When used internally, oxedrine is a mandatory component of lemon oil distilled.

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

2979

LEMON OIL TERPENELESS

A, E, H

When used internally, oxedrine is a mandatory component of lemon oil terpeneless.

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

2980

LEMON OIL TERPENES AND TERPENOIDS

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%.

2981

LEMON PEEL DRIED

A, E, H

When used internally, oxedrine is a mandatory component of lemon peel dried.

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

2982

LEMONGRASS OIL

A, E, H

2983

LENS CULINARIS

A, H

2984

LENTIL

E

2985

LENTINULA EDODES

A, E, H

2986

LEONTOPODIUM ALPINUM

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%.

2987

LEONURUS CARDIACA

A, E, H

2988

LEONURUS SIBIRICUS

A, E, H

2989

LEPIDIUM APETALUM

A, H

2990

LEPIDIUM MEYENII

A

The route of administration for medicines that contain Lepidium meyenii must be limited to oral.

The ingredient must consist of the dried tuber of Lepidium meyenii only.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 3.5 g of Lepidium meyenii dried tuber (or its extract equivalent).

2991

LEPTOSPERMUM PETERSONII

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

2992

LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM OIL

A

Only for use as an active ingredient when the route of administration is topical or oral application in a mouthwash preparation.

If the concentration is more than 25%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25mL.

When the concentration is more than 25%, and the nominal capacity of the container less than 15mL, a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container and 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’

When the concentration is more than 25%, 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 and 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’

2993

LESPEDEZA CAPITATA

A, H

2994

LETTUCE

E

2995

LEUCINE

A, E

2996

LEUZEA UNIFLORA

A, H

2997

LEVISTICUM OFFICINALE

A, H

2998

LEVOCARNITINE

A

2999

LEVOCARNITINE FUMARATE

A

3000

LEVOCARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE

A

3001

LEVOCARNITINE MAGNESIUM CITRATE

A

3002

LEVOCARNITINE TARTRATE

A

3003

LEVOMEFOLATE CALCIUM

A

Available for medicines intended for internal use only.

Levomefolic acid is a mandatory component of levomefolate calcium.

The maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 500 micrograms of levomefolic acid from levomefolate calcium.

When the medicine contains a combination of folic acid, folinic acid or levomefolic acid, the medicine must not provide more than a combined total of 500 micrograms of folic acid, folinic acid and levomefolic acid per maximum recommended daily dose.

3004

LEVOMEFOLATE GLUCOSAMINE

A

Available for medicines intended for internal use only.

Levomefolic acid is a mandatory component of levomefolate glucosamine.

The maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 500 micrograms of levomefolic acid from levomefolate glucosamine.

When the medicine contains a combination of folic acid, folinic acid or levomefolic acid, the medicine must not provide more than a combined total of 500 micrograms of folic acid, folinic acid and levomefolic acid per maximum recommended daily dose.

3005

LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3006

LEVULINIC ACID

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%.

3007

LIGHT KAOLIN

E

3008

LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN

A, E

When used as an active ingredient, can only be supplied as an uncompounded medicine substance packed for retail sale, and must comply with an uncompounded substance monograph of the British Pharmacopoeia, as in force or existing from time to time.

3009

LIGHT MAGNESIUM OXIDE

A, E, H

Magnesium is a mandatory component of light magnesium oxide.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

(b) not indicated for laxative (or related) use; and

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

(i) children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive) provides 65 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

(ii) children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive) provides 110 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts; or

(iii) individuals aged 9 years or older provides 350 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX6) 'Contains magnesium, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea' (or words to that effect).

When the route of administration is oral, the medicine must not be directed for use in infants younger than 12 months of age.

3010

LIGUSTICUM SINENSE

A, H

3011

LIGUSTICUM STRIATUM

A, E, H

3012

LIGUSTRUM LUCIDUM

A, H

3013

LILIUM BROWNII

A, H

3014

LILIUM CANDIDUM

A, E, H

3015

LILIUM LANCIFOLIUM

A, H

3016

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM

A, H

3017

LIME FRUIT

E

3018

LIME 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%.

3019

LIME OIL COLDPRESSED

A, E, H

The warning statement (SENS) 'Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight' (or words to that effect) must be included on the medicine label unless the medicine is:

a) for internal use; or

b) contains 0.5% or less of lime oil coldpressed; or

c) for use in soaps or bath or shower gels that are washed off the skin.

3020

LIME OIL DISTILLED

A, E, H

The warning statement (SENS) 'Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight' (or words to that effect) must be included on the medicine label unless the medicine is:

a) for internal use; or

b) contains 0.5% or less of lime oil distilled; or

c) for use in soaps or bath or shower gels that are washed off the skin.

3021

LIME OIL TERPENELESS

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%.

3022

LIME OIL TERPENES AND TERPENOIDS

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%.

3023

LIME TREE FLOWER DRY

A, H

3024

LIME TREE FLOWER POWDER

A, H

3025

LIME, ESSENCE

E

3026

LIMES TERPENES

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%.

3027

LIMONENE

E

When for oral use, the quantity must be no more than 10 mg per maximum recommended daily dose.

3028

LINALOOL

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%.

3029

LINALOOL OXIDE

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%.

3030

LINALYL 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%.

3031

LINALYL ACETATE

E

Permitted for use only:

(a) in topical medicines for dermal application; and

(b) in oral medicines in combination with other permitted ingredients as part of a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

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

3032

LINALYL BENZOATE

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%.

3033

LINALYL BUTYRATE

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%.

3034

LINALYL 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%.

3035

LINALYL 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%.

3036

LINALYL 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%.

3037

LINALYL 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 1%.

3038

LINDERA STRYCHNIFOLIA

A, H

3039

LINOLEAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE

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%.

3040

LINOLEIC ACID

E

3041

LINOLENIC ACID

E

3042

LINSEED DRY

A, E, H

3043

LINSEED OIL

A, E, H

3044

LINSEED OIL FATTY ACIDS

E

Linseed oil fatty acids must only be included in medicines when in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

The total concentration of flavour proprietary excipient formulations containing linseed oil fatty acids must not be more than 5% of the total medicine.

3045

LINSEED POWDER

A, E, H

3046

LINUM USITATISSIMUM

A, E, H

3047

LIPASE

A

Lipase must only be derived from Rhizopus oryzae and must comply with the relevant compositional guideline.

3048

LIPPIA DULCIS

A, H

3049

LIQUID GLUCOSE

E

3050

LIQUID PARAFFIN

A, E

When used as an active ingredient, can only be supplied as an uncompounded medicine substance packed for retail sale, and must comply with an uncompounded substance monograph of the British Pharmacopoeia, as in force or existing from time to time.

3051

LIQUIDAMBAR FORMOSANA

A, H

3052

LIQUIDAMBAR ORIENTALIS

A, H

3053

LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA

A, E, H

3054

LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA RESIN

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%.

3055

LIQUIDAMBAR TAIWANIANA

A, H

3056

LIQUORICE

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%.

3057

LIQUORICE DRY

A, E, H

3058

LIQUORICE LIQUID EXTRACT

A, E, H

3059

LIQUORICE POWDER

A, E, H

3060

LITCHI CHINENSIS

A, H

3061

LITHIUM CARBONATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3062

LITHOSPERMUM OFFICINALE

A, H

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 1mg of the equivalent dry herbal material of Lithospermum officinale.

3063

LITSEA CUBEBA

A, E, H

3064

LITSEA CUBEBA 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%.

3065

LOBARIA PULMONARIA

A, H

3066

LOBELIA DRY

A, H

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.001% or 10mg/kg or 10ml/L or 10 ppm unless the medicine is administered by inhalation.

3067

LOBELIA INFLATA

A, H

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.001% or 10mg/kg or 10ml/L or 10 ppm unless the medicine is administered by inhalation.

3068

LOBELIA POWDER

A, H

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.001% or 10mg/kg or 10ml/L or 10 ppm unless the medicine is administered by inhalation.

3069

LOLIUM PERENNE

A, H

3070

LOLIUM TEMULENTUM

A, H

3071

LONGIFOLENE

E

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

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

3072

LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM

A, E, H

3073

LONICERA JAPONICA

A, E, H

3074

LONICERA PERICLYMENUM

A, H

3075

LOPHATHERUM GRACILE

A, H

3076

LOQUAT

E

3077

LORANTHUS PARASITICUS

A, H

3078

LOROPETALUM CHINENSE

A, H

3079

LOTUS CORNICULATUS

A, H

3080

LOVAGE OIL

A, E, H

3081

LOVAGE ROOT DRY

A, H

3082

LOVAGE ROOT POWDER

A, H

3083

LUDWIGIA PROSTRATA

A, H

3084

LUFFA CYLINDRICA

A, H

3085

LUFFA PURGANS

A, H

3086

LUTEIN

A, E, H

When used as an excipient, permitted for use only as a colour in medicines limited to topical and oral routes of administration.

3087

LYCHEE

E

3088

LYCIUM BARBARUM

A, H

3089

LYCIUM CHINENSE

A, E, H

3090

LYCOPENE

A, E

3091

LYCOPERSICON ESCULENTUM

A, E, H

Steroidal alkaloids calculated as solanine is a mandatory component of Lycopersicon esculentum.

The maximum daily dose must not provide more than 10 mg of steroidal alkaloids calculated as solanine.

3092

LYCOPODIUM ANNOTINUM

A, H

3093

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM

A, H

3094

LYCOPODIUM COMPLANATUM

A, H

3095

LYCOPUS EUROPAEUS

A, H

3096

LYCOPUS LUCIDUS

A, H

3097

LYCOPUS VIRGINICUS

A, H

Pulegone is a mandatory component of Lycopus virginicus.

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

3098

LYGODIUM JAPONICUM

A, H

3099

LYSIMACHIA CHRISTINAE

A, H

3100

LYSIMACHIA VULGARIS

A, H

3101

LYSINE

A, E

3102

LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE

A, E

3103

LYTHRUM HYSSOPIFOLIA

A, H

3104

LYTHRUM SALICARIA

A, H

3105

LYTHRUM VERTICILLATUM

A, H

3106

MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA

A, E

3107

MACADAMIA NUT OIL

E

3108

MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA

A, E, H

3109

MACE

E

Safrole is a mandatory component of Mace.

When used internally, the concentration of safrole in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

When used topically, the concentration of safrole in the medicine must be no more than 1.0%.

3110

MACE OIL

A, H

Safrole is a mandatory component of Mace oil.

When used internally, the concentration of safrole in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

When used topically, the concentration of safrole in the medicine must be no more than 1.0%.

When the concentration of mace oil in the preparation is more than 50% and the nominal capacity of the container is 25 mL or less, a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container.

3111

MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA

A, E, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Macrocystis pyrifera.

Only for external use when the concentration of iodine in the medicine (excluding salts derivatives or iodophors) is 2.5% or less.

Only for internal use when the medicine contains less than 300 micrograms of iodine per maximum recommended daily dose.

3112

MACROGOL 1000

E

3113

MACROGOL 1450

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3114

MACROGOL 1500

E

3115

MACROGOL 1500 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 or on damaged skin.

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

3116

MACROGOL 200

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3117

MACROGOL 20000

E

3118

MACROGOL 300

E

3119

MACROGOL 3000

E

3120

MACROGOL 3350

A, E

When used as an active ingredient, can only be supplied as an uncompounded medicine substance packed for retail sale, and must comply with an uncompounded substance monograph of the British Pharmacopoeia, as in force or existing form time to time.

3121

MACROGOL 40

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3122

MACROGOL 400

E

3123

MACROGOL 4000

E

3124

MACROGOL 45000

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3125

MACROGOL 600

E

3126

MACROGOL 6000

E

3127

MACROGOL 600000

E

3128

MACROGOL 800

E

3129

MACROGOL 8000

E

3130

MACROGOL 900

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 0.95%.

3131

MACROGOL POLY(VINYL ALCOHOL) GRAFTED POLYMER

E

Only for use in oral medicines.

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

3132

MACROPIPER EXCELSUM VAR EXCELSUM

A, H

3133

MAGNESIUM AMINO ACID CHELATE

A, E, H

Only for use in oral medicines.

The concentration of magnesium must be no more than 25% of the magnesium amino acid chelate.

3134

MAGNESIUM ASCORBATE

A, E, H

3135

MAGNESIUM ASCORBATE MONOHYDRATE

A, E, H

3136

MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3137

MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE

A, E, H

3138

MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

3139

MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE TETRAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3140

MAGNESIUM CARBONATE HYDRATE

A, E, H

3141

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE 4.5-HYDRATE

A

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium chloride 4.5-hydrate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

(b) not indicated for laxative (or related) use; and

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

(i) children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive) provides 65 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

(ii) children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive) provides 110 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts; or

(iii) individuals aged 9 years or older provides 350 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX6) 'Contains magnesium, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea' (or words to that effect).

When the route of administration is oral, the medicine must not be directed for use in infants younger than 12 months of age.

3142

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

A, E, H

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium chloride hexahydrate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

(b) not indicated for laxative (or related) use; and

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

(i) children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive) provides 65 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

(ii) children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive) provides 110 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts; or

(iii) individuals aged 9 years or older provides 350 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX6) 'Contains magnesium, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea' (or words to that effect).

When the route of administration is oral, the medicine must not be directed for use in infants younger than 12 months of age.

3143

MAGNESIUM CITRATE

A, E, H

3144

MAGNESIUM CITRATE NONAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3145

MAGNESIUM CITRATE TETRADECAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3146

MAGNESIUM DIGLUTAMATE

A, E, H

3147

MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE

A, E, H

3148

MAGNESIUM GLYCEROPHOSPHATE

A, E, H

3149

MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

3150

MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE DIHYDRATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

Magnesium is a mandatory component of Magnesium glycinate dihydrate.

The percentage of Magnesium from Magnesium glycinate dihydrate should be calculated based on the molecular weight of Magnesium glycinate dihydrate.

3151

MAGNESIUM HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE

H

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium hydrogen phosphate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

(b) not indicated for laxative (or related) use; and

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

(i) children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive) provides 65 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

(ii) children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive) provides 110 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts; or

(iii) individuals aged 9 years or older provides 350 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX6) 'Contains magnesium, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea' (or words to that effect).

When the route of administration is oral, the medicine must not be directed for use in infants younger than 12 months of age.

3152

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

A, E

When used as an active ingredient, can only be supplied as an uncompounded medicine substance packed for retail sale, and must comply with an uncompounded substance monograph of the British Pharmacopoeia, as in force or existing from time to time.

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium hydroxide.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

(b) not indicated for laxative (or related) use; and

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

(i) children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive) provides 65 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

(ii) children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive) provides 110 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts; or

(iii) individuals aged 9 years or older provides 350 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX6) 'Contains magnesium, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea' (or words to that effect).

When the route of administration is oral, the medicine must not be directed for use in infants younger than 12 months of age.

3153

MAGNESIUM LYSINATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

3154

MAGNESIUM METHIONINATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

3155

MAGNESIUM NITRATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3156

MAGNESIUM OROTATE

A, E, H

3157

MAGNESIUM OROTATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

3158

MAGNESIUM OXIDE

A, E, H

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium oxide.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

(b) not indicated for laxative (or related) use; and

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

(i) children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive) provides 65 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

(ii) children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive) provides 110 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts; or

(iii) individuals aged 9 years or older provides 350 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX6) 'Contains magnesium, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea' (or words to that effect).

When the route of administration is oral, the medicine must not be directed for use in infants younger than 12 months of age.

3159

MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE PENTAHYDRATE

A, E, H

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium phosphate pentahydrate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

(b) not indicated for laxative (or related) use; and

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

(i) children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive) provides 65 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

(ii) children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive) provides 110 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts; or

(iii) individuals aged 9 years or older provides 350 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX6) 'Contains magnesium, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea' (or words to that effect).

When the route of administration is oral, the medicine must not be directed for use in infants younger than 12 months of age.

3160

MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE TRIBASIC

A, E, H

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium phosphate tribasic.

The percentage of magnesium from magnesium phosphate tribasic should be calculated based on the molecular weight of magnesium phosphate tribasic.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

(b) not indicated for laxative (or related) use; and

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

(i) children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive) provides 65 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

(ii) children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive) provides 110 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts; or

(iii) individuals aged 9 years or older provides 350 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX6) 'Contains magnesium, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea' (or words to that effect).

When the route of administration is oral, the medicine must not be directed for use in infants younger than 12 months of age.

3161

MAGNESIUM PYRUVATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 7 grams.

3162

MAGNESIUM STEARATE

E

3163

MAGNESIUM SULFATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

When used internally, the maximum recommended daily dose must not be more than 1.5g.

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium sulfate dihydrate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

(b) not indicated for laxative (or related) use; and

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

(i) children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive) provides 65 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

(ii) children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive) provides 110 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts; or

(iii) individuals aged 9 years or older provides 350 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX6) 'Contains magnesium, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea' (or words to that effect).

When the route of administration is oral, the medicine must not be directed for use in infants younger than 12 months of age.

3164

MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE

A, E, H

When used internally, the maximum recommended daily dose must not be more than 1.5 g.

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

(b) not indicated for laxative (or related) use; and

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

(i) children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive) provides 65 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

(ii) children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive) provides 110 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts; or

(iii) individuals aged 9 years or older provides 350 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX6) 'Contains magnesium, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea' (or words to that effect).

When the route of administration is oral, the medicine must not be directed for use in infants younger than 12 months of age.

3165

MAGNESIUM SULFATE MONOHYDRATE

A, E, H

When used internally, the maximum recommended daily dose must not be more than 1.5 g.

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium sulfate monohydrate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

(b) not indicated for laxative (or related) use; and

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

(i) children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive) provides 65 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

(ii) children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive) provides 110 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts; or

(iii) individuals aged 9 years or older provides 350 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX6) 'Contains magnesium, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea' (or words to that effect).

When the route of administration is oral, the medicine must not be directed for use in infants younger than 12 months of age.

3166

MAGNESIUM SULFATE TRIHYDRATE

A, E, H

When used internally, the maximum recommended daily dose must not be more than 1.5 g.

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium sulfate trihydrate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

(b) not indicated for laxative (or related) use; and

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

(i) children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive) provides 65 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

(ii) children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive) provides 110 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts; or

(iii) individuals aged 9 years or older provides 350 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX6) 'Contains magnesium, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea' (or words to that effect).

When the route of administration is oral, the medicine must not be directed for use in infants younger than 12 months of age.

3167

MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE

E

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium trisilicate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

(b) not indicated for laxative (or related) use; and

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

(i) children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive) provides 65 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

(ii) children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive) provides 110 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts; or

(iii) individuals aged 9 years or older provides 350 mg or more total magnesium from inorganic magnesium salts;

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX6) 'Contains magnesium, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea' (or words to that effect).

When the route of administration is oral, the medicine must not be directed for use in infants younger than 12 months of age.

3168

MAGNOLIA GLAUCA

A, H

3169

MAGNOLIA LILIFLORA

A, H

3170

MAGNOLIA OBOVATA

A, H

3171

MAGNOLIA OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

3172

MAGNOLIA SALICIFOLIA

A, H

3173

MAIZE OIL

A, E, H

3174

MAIZE STARCH

A, E, H

3175

MALACHITE GREEN

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

3176

MALIC ACID

E

Sponsors should consider the impact of excipients on the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight and should ensure the finished medicine is safe for its intended purpose.

3177

MALPIGHIA GLABRA

A, E, H

3178

MALT EXTRACT

E

3179

MALTITOL

E

3180

MALTITOL SOLUTION

E

3181

MALTODEXTRIN

E

Gluten is a mandatory component of Maltodextrin where the ingredient is derived from gluten containing grains such as wheat, barley, rye and oats.

3182

MALTOL

E

3183

MALTONE

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%.

3184

MALTOSE

E

3185

MALUS DOMESTICA

A, E, H

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

3186

MALUS SYLVESTRIS

A, H

3187

MALVA MOSCHATA

A, H

3188

MALVA SYLVESTRIS

A, E, H

3189

MALVA VERTICILLATA

A, H

3190

MANDARIN

E

3191

MANDARIN 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%.

3192

MANDARIN OIL COLDPRESSED

A, E, H

When used internally, oxedrine is a mandatory component of mandarin oil coldpressed.

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

3193

MANDARIN OIL TERPENES

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%.

3194

MANDARIN RESIDUE

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%.

3195

MANDRAGORA OFFICINARUM

A, H

Atropine, hyoscine and hyoscyamine are mandatory components of Mandragora officinarum.

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

The concentration of atropine in the medicine must be no more than 100 micrograms/kg or 100 micrograms/L or 0.00001%.

The concentration of hyoscine in the medicine must be no more than 300 micrograms/kg or 300 micrograms/L or 0.00003%.

The concentration of hyoscyamine in the medicine must be no more than 300 micrograms/kg or 300 micrograms/L or 0.00003%.

3196

MANGANESE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3197

MANGANESE (II) DIASPARTATE

A, H

Only for use in oral medicines.

3198

MANGANESE (II) GLYCINATE

A, H

Only for use in oral medicines.

3199

MANGANESE ACETATE TETRAHYDRATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

3200

MANGANESE AMINO ACID CHELATE

A, E, H

Only for use in oral medicines.

The concentration of Manganese must be no more than 25% of the manganese amino acid chelate.

3201

MANGANESE CHLORIDE TETRAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3202

MANGANESE DIASPARTATE

A, E, H

Only for use in oral medicines.

3203

MANGANESE GLUCONATE

A, E, H

3204

MANGANESE GLYCEROPHOSPHATE

A, E, H

3205

MANGANESE OXIDE

A, E, H

3206

MANGANESE SULFATE MONOHYDRATE

A, E, H

3207

MANGANESE SULFATE TETRAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3208

MANGIFERA INDICA

A, E, H

3209

MANGO

E, H

3210

MANIHOT ESCULENTA

A, H

3211

MANNITOL

E

3212

MARANTA ARUNDINACEA

A, H

3213

MARINE SPONGE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3214

MARJORAM OIL SPANISH

A, E, H

When the concentration in the preparation is more than 50%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 50 mL, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert fitted to the container and requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

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

3215

MARJORAM OIL SWEET

A, E, H

When the concentration in the preparation is more than 50%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 50 mL, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert fitted to the container and  requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

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

3216

MARRUBIUM VULGARE

A, E, H

3217

MARSDENIA CUNDURANGO

A, H

3218

MARSHMALLOW ROOT DRY

A, H

3219

MARSHMALLOW ROOT POWDER

A, H

3220

MASSOIA LACTONE

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%.

3221

MASTIC

A, H

3222

MATE ABSOLUTE

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%.

3223

MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA

A, E, H

3224

MATRICARIA FLOWER DRY

A, E, H

3225

MEADOWSWEET HERB DRY

A, H

Methyl salicylate is a mandatory component of meadowsweet herb dry.

Not to be included in medicines for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

When used internally, the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine must not be more than 0.001%.

When the concentration of methyl salicylate in a liquid preparation is more than 5% and the dosage form is other than spray, the medicine requires child resistant packaging.

When the concentration of methyl salicylate in a liquid preparation is more than 5% and the dosage form is spray, the medicine does not require child resistant packaging if:

- the delivery device is engaged into the container in such a way that prevents it from being readily removed;

- direct suction through the delivery device results in delivery of no more than one dosage unit; and

- actuation of the spray device is ergonomically difficult for young children to accomplish.

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (METSAL) 'Contains methyl salicylate' (or words to that effect).

When for use in topical medicines for dermal application

i) the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine must not be more than 25%

ii) the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT2) 'Do not use if pregnant or likely to become pregnant' (or words to that effect);

- (CHILD4) 'Do not use [this product/insert name of product] in children 6 years of age or less';

- (SENS) 'Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight.' (or words to that effect);

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

iii) if the concentration of methyl salicylate in the medicine is greater than 1%, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (IRRIT) 'If irritation develops, discontinue use'.

3226

MECOBALAMIN

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

3227

MEDICAGO SATIVA

A, E, H

The level of l-canavanine must be no more than that of the dried leaf.

When fresh leaf extract is used and the extraction ratio is between 34:1 and 46:1, the quantity of l-canavanine in the extract must not be more than that in the fresh leaf.

3228

MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES

E

3229

MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA

A, E, H

Cineole is a mandatory component of Melaleuca alternifolia.

In liquid preparations when the concentration of cineole OR the concentration of oil or distillate in the preparation is more than 25%:

a) the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 millilitres;

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

c) the container must include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

In liquid preparations, when the concentration of cineole OR the concentration of oil or distillate in the preparation is more than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 millilitres but less than or equal to 25 millilitres the medicine must also have a child resistant closure.

3230

MELALEUCA CAJUPUTI

A, E, H

Cineole is a mandatory component of Melaleuca cajuputi.

In liquid preparations, when the concentration of cineole OR the concentration of oil or distillate in the preparation is more than 25%:

a) the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 millilitres;

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

c) the container must include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

In liquid preparations, when the concentration of cineole OR the concentration of oil or distillate in the preparation is more than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 millilitres but less than or equal to 25 millilitres the medicine must also have a child resistant closure.

3231

MELALEUCA CITRINA

A, H

3232

MELALEUCA DISSITIFLORA

A, H

Cineole is a mandatory component of Melaleuca dissitiflora.

In liquid preparations, when the concentration of cineole OR the concentration of oil or distillate in the preparation is more than 25%:

a) the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 millilitres;

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

c) the container must include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

In liquid preparations, when the concentration of cineole OR the concentration of oil or distillate in the preparation is more than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 millilitres but less than or equal to 25 millilitres the medicine must also have a child resistant closure.

3233

MELALEUCA ERICIFOLIA

A, E, H

Cineole is a mandatory component of Melaleuca ericifolia.

In liquid preparations, when the concentration of cineole OR the concentration of oil or distillate in the preparation is more than 25%:

a) the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 millilitres;

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

c) the container must include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

In liquid preparations, when the concentration of cineole OR the concentration of oil or distillate in the preparation is more than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 millilitres but less than or equal to 25 millilitres the medicine must also have a child resistant closure.

3234

MELALEUCA LINARIIFOLIA

A, H

Cineole is a mandatory component of Melaleuca linariifolia.

In liquid preparations, when the concentration of cineole OR the concentration of oil or distillate in the preparation is more than 25%:

a) the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 millilitres;

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

c) the container must include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

In liquid preparations, when the concentration of cineole OR the concentration of oil or distillate in the preparation is more than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 millilitres but less than or equal to 25 millilitres the medicine must also have a child resistant closure.

3235

MELALEUCA OIL

A, E, H

Cineole and cajuput oil are a mandatory components of Melaleuca Oil.

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

When the nominal capacity of the container is 15 mL or less, then a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container.

Where the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 mL but less than or equal to 25 mL, then a child resistant closure and restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container.

3236

MELALEUCA QUINQUENERVIA

A, E, H

Cineole is a mandatory component of Melaleuca quinquenervia.

In liquid preparations, when the concentration of cineole OR the concentration of oil or distillate in the preparation is more than 25%:

a) the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 millilitres;

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

c) the container must include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect); and

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

In liquid preparations, when the concentration of cineole OR the concentration of oil or distillate in the preparation is more than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 millilitres but less than or equal to 25 millilitres the medicine must also have a child resistant closure.

3237

MELICOPE PTELEIFOLIA

A, H

3238

MELILOTUS OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

Coumarin is a mandatory component of Melilotus officinalis.

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

3239

MELISSA OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

3240

MELON

E

3241

MENADIONE SODIUM BISULFITE

E

3242

MENAQUINONE 7

A

For oral use only.

The medicine must not provide more than 180 micrograms per maximum daily dose in adults, 90 micrograms per maximum daily dose in children between 10-18 years, and 45 micrograms per maximum daily dose in children less than 10 years of age.

3243

MENISPERMUM CANADENSE

A, H

3244

MENTHA AQUATICA

A, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha aquatica.

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.

3245

MENTHA ARVENSIS

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha arvensis.

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.

3246

MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF OIL

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 Mentha arvensis leaf 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.

3247

MENTHA ARVENSIS OIL

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 not be more than 5%.

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha arvensis 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 statements 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.

3248

MENTHA HAPLOCALYX

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha haplocalyx.

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.

3249

MENTHA PULEGIUM

A, H

D-pulegone, menthol and volatile oil components (of Mentha pulegium) are mandatory components of Mentha pulegium.

When the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 millilitres, the concentration of d-pulegone in the medicine must be no more than 4%.

When the concentration of d-pulegone in the preparation is more than 4% and the nominal capacity of the container is 15 millilitres or less, the medicine must have a child resistant closure and restricted flow insert fitted on the container.

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

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken';

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

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

a) the maximum recommended daily dose must not contain more than 150 mg of Mentha pulegium oil or distillate;

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

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

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

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

e) 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.

f) 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:

a) the maximum recommended daily dose must not contain more than 50 mg of Mentha pulegium oil or distillate;

b) the maximum recommended daily dose must not contain more than 1 gram of menthol.

3250

MENTHA SPICATA

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha spicata.

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.

3251

MENTHA X CARDIACA

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha x cardiaca.

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.

3252

MENTHA X PIPERITA

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha x piperita.

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.

3253

MENTHADIENYL ACETATE

E

Menthadienyl acetate must only be included in medicines when in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

The total concentration of the flavour proprietary excipient formulation containing menthadienyl acetate must not be more than 5% of the total medicine.

3254

MENTHANYL 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%.

3255

MENTHOFURAN

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%.

3256

MENTHOL

A, E

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.

3257

MENTHONE

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%.

3258

MENTHONE GLYCERINE ACETAL

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%.

3259

MENTHONE THIOL FRACTION

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%.

3260

MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL

E

For oral use only.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.04%.

3261

MENTHYL 2-HYDROXYETHYL CARBONATE

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%.

3262

MENTHYL 2-HYDROXYPROPYL CARBONATE

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%.

3263

MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE

A

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 5%.

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).

3264

MENTHYL ISOVALERATE

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%.

3265

MENTHYL LACTATE

E

3266

MENYANTHES TRIFOLIATA

A, H

3267

MERCURIC CHLORIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

Mercury is a mandatory component of mercuric chloride.

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

3268

MERCURY

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

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

3269

METACRESOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3270

METHACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in oral medicines.

3271

METHANOL

E

The residual solvent limit is 30 mg per recommended daily dose.

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

3272

METHICONE

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%.

3273

METHIONINE

A, E

3274

METHYL 2,6,6-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEX-2-ENE-1-CARBOXYLATE

E

Only for use in medicines in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance proprietary excipient formulation.

The total fragrance proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must not be more than 1%.

3275

METHYL 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%.

3276

METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE

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%.

3277

METHYL 3,6-DIMETHYLRESORCYLATE

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%.

3278

METHYL ACETATE

E

The residual solvent limit is 50 mg per recommended daily dose.

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

3279

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%.

3280

METHYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3281

METHYL ANISATE

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%.

3282

METHYL ANTHRANILATE

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%.

3283

METHYL BENZOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3284

METHYL BUTYRATE

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%.

3285

METHYL CAPROATE

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%.

3286

METHYL 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%.

3287

METHYL CARBITOL

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%.

3288

METHYL CEDRYL KETONE

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%.

3289

METHYL CHAVICOL

E

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

The ingredient is not to be included in medicines intended for oral use.

The quantity of methyl chavicol in a medicine must be no more than 0.01%.

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

3290

METHYL CINNAMATE

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%.

3291

METHYL CIS-5-OCTENOATE

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%.

3292

METHYL CYCLOPENTENOLONE

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%.

3293

METHYL CYCLOPENTYLIDENEACETATE

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%.

3294

METHYL DI-TERT-BUTYL-4-HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE

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%.

3295

METHYL DIHYDROABIETATE

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%.

3296

METHYL DIISOPROPYL PROPIONAMIDE

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%.

3297

METHYL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3298

METHYL ETHYL KETONE

E

The residual solvent limit is 50 mg per maximum recommended daily dose.

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

3299

METHYL EUGENOL

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%.

3300

METHYL FUROATE

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%.

3301

METHYL GLUCETH-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 3%.

Residue levels of ethylene oxide are to be kept below the level of detection.

3302

METHYL GLUCETH-20

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3303

METHYL GLUCETH-20 BENZOATE

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%.

3304

METHYL GLUCETH-20 SESQUIHYDRATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3305

METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3306

METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUIOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3307

METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3308

METHYL HEPTANOATE

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 not be more than 5%.

3309

METHYL HEPTENONE

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%.

3310

METHYL HEPTYL KETONE

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%.

3311

METHYL HEXYL CARBINOL

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%.

3312

METHYL HEXYL KETONE

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%.

3313

METHYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3314

METHYL HYDROJASMONATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3315

METHYL HYDROXYBENZOATE

E

3316

METHYL IONONE

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%.

3317

METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE

E

The residual solvent limit is 50 mg per maximum daily dose.

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

3318

METHYL ISOEUGENOL

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%.

3319

METHYL ISOVALERATE

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%.

3320

METHYL JASMONATE

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%.

3321

METHYL LAURATE

E

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

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

3322

METHYL LINOLEATE

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%.