Permissible ingredients and requirements

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Item

Ingredient Name

Purpose

Specific requirements

2173

FABIANA IMBRICATA

A, H

2174

FAGOPYRUM ESCULENTUM

A, H

2175

FAGUS GRANDIFOLIA

A, H

2176

FAGUS SYLVATICA

A, H

2177

FARNESOL

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%.

2178

FARNESYL ACETATE

E

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

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

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

2179

FAST GREEN FCF

E

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

2180

FENCHONE

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%.

2181

FENCHYL 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%.

2182

FENCHYL ALCOHOL

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%.

2183

FENNEL BITTER SEED DRY

A, E, H

When used in oral medicines, the following warning statements are required on the label:

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

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

- (BREASF) 'Do not use while breastfeeding.'

2184

FENNEL LEAF

E

2185

FENNEL OIL

A, E, H

Methyl chavicol is a mandatory component of fennel oil.

When the concentration of methyl chavicol in the medicine is more than 5%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25mL, a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container, and the following warning statement is required on the label:

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

The maximum daily dose must provide no more than 150 mg of fennel oil.

When used in oral medicines, the following warning statements are required on the label:

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

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

- (BREASF) 'Do not use while breastfeeding.'

2186

FENNEL SWEET SEED DRY

A, E, H

When used in oral medicines, the following warning statements are required on the label:

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

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

- (BREASF) 'Do not use while breastfeeding.'

2187

FENUGREEK

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%.

2188

FENUGREEK OIL

E

Fenugreek oil is 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%.

2189

FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE

A, E, H

When for internal use, iron is a mandatory component of ferric ammonium citrate.

When for internal use, the medicine must contain a daily dose of no more than 24 mg of iron.

If the divided dosage form contains more than 5 mg of iron per dosage unit (excluding up to 10 mg of iron oxide when used as an excipient), the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron.

In undivided preparations, the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron (excluding iron oxides when present as an excipient at a quantity of no more than 1%).

Divided preparations with a dose of more than 5 mg of elemental iron per dosage unit and more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

Undivided preparations containing more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

When for internal use except for iron-containing multivitamin/mineral products indicated for general nutritional support that do not make specific iron-deficiency related claims, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (IRONDEF) 'Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions' (or words to that effect).

2190

FERRIC CHLORIDE

A, E, H

When for internal use, iron is a mandatory component of ferric chloride.

When for internal use, the medicine must contain a daily dose of no more than 24 mg of iron.

If the divided dosage form contains more than 5 mg of iron per dosage unit (excluding up to 10 mg of iron oxide when used as an excipient), the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron.

In undivided preparations, the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron (excluding iron oxides when present as an excipient at a quantity of no more than 1%).

Divided preparations with a dose of more than 5 mg of elemental iron per dosage unit and more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

Undivided preparations containing more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

When for internal use except for iron-containing multivitamin/mineral products indicated for general nutritional support that do not make specific iron-deficiency related claims, the medicine requires the following statement on the medicine label:

- (IRONDEF) 'Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions' (or words to that effect).

2191

FERRIC CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

A, E, H

When for internal use, iron is a mandatory component of ferric chloride hexahydrate.

When for internal use, the medicine must contain a daily dose of no more than 24 mg of iron.

If the divided dosage form contains more than 5 mg of iron per dosage unit (excluding up to 10 mg of iron oxide when used as an excipient), the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron.

In undivided preparations, the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron (excluding iron oxides when present as an excipient at a quantity of no more than 1%).

Divided preparations with a dose of more than 5 mg of elemental iron per dosage unit and more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

Undivided preparations containing more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

When for internal use except for iron-containing multivitamin/mineral products indicated for general nutritional support that do not make specific iron-deficiency related claims, the medicine requires the following statement on the medicine label:

- (IRONDEF) 'Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions' (or words to that effect).

2192

FERRIC GLYCEROPHOSPHATE

A, E, H

When for internal use, iron is a mandatory component of ferric glycerophosphate.

When for internal use, the medicine must contain a daily dose of no more than 24 mg of iron.

If the divided dosage form contains more than 5 mg of iron per dosage unit (excluding up to 10 mg of iron oxide when used as an excipient), the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron.

In undivided preparations, the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron (excluding iron oxides when present as an excipient at a quantity of no more than 1%).

Divided preparations with a dose of more than 5 mg of elemental iron per dosage unit and more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

Undivided preparations containing more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

When for internal use except for iron-containing multivitamin/mineral products indicated for general nutritional support that do not make specific iron-deficiency related claims, the medicine requires the following statement on the medicine label:

 - (IRONDEF) 'Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions' (or words to that effect).

2193

FERRIC OXIDE

E

2194

FERRIC PHOSPHATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

2195

FERRIC PYROPHOSPHATE

A, H

When for internal use, iron is a mandatory component of ferric pyrophosphate.

When for internal use, the medicine must contain a daily dose of no more than 24 mg of iron.

If the divided dosage form contains more than 5 mg of iron per dosage unit (excluding up to 10 mg of iron oxide when used as an excipient), the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron.

In undivided preparations, the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron (excluding iron oxides when present as an excipient at a quantity of no more than 1%).

Divided preparations with a dose of more than 5 mg of elemental iron per dosage unit and more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

Undivided preparations containing more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

When for internal use except for iron-containing multivitamin/mineral products indicated for general nutritional support that do not make specific iron-deficiency related claims, the medicine requires the following statement on the medicine label:

- (IRONDEF) 'Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions' (or words to that effect).

2196

FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE

E

When used in undivided preparations for internal use and the concentration of iron oxide in the medicine is more than 1%, it is considered part of the total iron content.

When used in divided preparations for internal use, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 10 mg per dosage unit.

2197

FERROSOFERRIC PHOSPHATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

2198

FERROUS FUMARATE

A, H

When for internal use, iron is a mandatory component of ferrous fumarate.

When used as an active ingredient, the medicine must contain a daily dose of no more than 24 mg of iron.

If the divided dosage form contains more than 5 mg of iron per dosage unit (excluding up to 10 mg of iron oxide when used as an excipient), the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron.

In undivided preparations, the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron (excluding iron oxides when present as an excipient at a quantity of no more than 1%).

Divided preparations with a dose of more than 5mg of elemental iron per dosage unit and more than 250 milligrams of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

Undivided preparations containing more than 250 milligrams of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

When for internal use except for iron-containing multivitamin/mineral products indicated for general nutritional support that do not make specific iron-deficiency related claims, the medicine requires the following statement on the medicine label:

- (IRONDEF) 'Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions' (or words to that effect).

2199

FERROUS GLUCONATE

A, E, H

When for internal use, iron is a mandatory component of ferrous gluconate.

When for internal use, the medicine must contain a daily dose of no more than 24 mg of iron.

If the divided dosage form contains more than 5 mg of iron per dosage unit (excluding up to 10 mg of iron oxide when used as an excipient), the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron.

In undivided preparations, the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron (excluding iron oxides when present as an excipient at a quantity of no more than 1%).

Divided preparations with a dose of more than 5 mg of elemental iron per dosage unit and more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

Undivided preparations containing more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

When for internal use except for iron-containing multivitamin/mineral products indicated for general nutritional support that do not make specific iron-deficiency related claims, the medicine requires the following statement on the medicine label:

- (IRONDEF) 'Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions' (or words to that effect).

2200

FERROUS GLUCONATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

When for internal use, iron is a mandatory component of ferrous gluconate dihydrate.

When for internal use, the medicine must contain a daily dose of no more than 24 mg of iron.

If the divided dosage form contains more than 5 mg of iron per dosage unit (excluding up to 10 mg of iron oxide when used as an excipient), the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron.

In undivided preparations, the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron (excluding iron oxides when present as an excipient at a quantity of no more than 1%).

Divided preparations with a dose of more than 5 mg of elemental iron per dosage unit and more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

Undivided preparations containing more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

When for internal use except for iron-containing multivitamin/mineral products indicated for general nutritional support that do not make specific iron-deficiency related claims, the medicine requires the following statement on the medicine label:

- (IRONDEF) 'Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions' (or words to that effect).

2201

FERROUS IODIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

2202

FERROUS LACTATE TRIHYDRATE

A, E, H

When for internal use, iron is a mandatory component of ferrous lactate trihydrate.

When used as an active ingredient, the medicine must contain a daily dose of no more than 24 mg of iron.

If the divided dosage form contains more than 5 mg of iron per dosage unit (excluding up to 10 mg of iron oxide when used as an excipient), the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron.

In undivided preparations, the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron (excluding iron oxides when present as an excipient at a quantity of no more than1%).

Divided preparations with a dose of more than 5mg of elemental iron per dosage unit and more than 250 milligrams of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

Undivided preparations containing more than 250 milligrams of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

When for internal use except for iron-containing multivitamin/mineral products indicated for general nutritional support that do not make specific iron-deficiency related claims, the medicine requires the following statement on the medicine label:

- (IRONDEF) 'Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions' (or words to that effect).

2203

FERROUS PHOSPHATE OCTAHYDRATE

A, E, H

When for internal use, iron is a mandatory component of ferrous phosphate octahydrate.

When used as an active ingredient, the medicine must contain a daily dose of no more than 24 mg of iron.

If the divided dosage form contains more than 5 mg of iron per dosage unit (excluding up to 10 mg of iron oxide when used as an excipient), the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron.

In undivided preparations, the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron (excluding iron oxides when present as an excipient at a quantity of no more than 1%).

Divided preparations with a dose of more than 5mg of elemental iron per dosage unit and more than 250 milligrams of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

Undivided preparations containing more than 250 milligrams of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

When for internal use except for iron-containing multivitamin/mineral products indicated for general nutritional support that do not make specific iron-deficiency related claims, the medicine requires the following statement on the medicine label:

- (IRONDEF) 'Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions' (or words to that effect).

2204

FERROUS PICRATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

2205

FERROUS SULFATE

A, E, H

When used as an active ingredient, the medicine must contain a daily dose of no more than 24 mg of iron.

If the divided dosage form contains more than 5 mg of iron per dosage unit (excluding up to 10 mg of iron oxide when used as an excipient), the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron.

In undivided preparations, the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron (excluding iron oxides when present as an excipient at a quantity of no more than 1%).

Divided preparations with a dose of more than 5mg of elemental iron per dosage unit and more than 250 milligrams of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

Undivided preparations containing more than 250 milligrams of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

When for internal use except for iron-containing multivitamin/mineral products indicated for general nutritional support that do not make specific iron-deficiency related claims, the medicine requires the following statement on the medicine label:

- (IRONDEF) 'Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions' (or words to that effect).

2206

FERROUS SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE

A, E, H

When for internal use, iron is a mandatory component of ferrous sulfate heptahydrate.

When for internal use, the medicine must contain a daily dose of no more than 24 mg of iron.

If the divided dosage form contains more than 5 mg of iron per dosage unit (excluding up to 10 mg of iron oxide when used as an excipient), the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron.

In undivided preparations, the primary pack must contain no more than 750 mg of iron (excluding iron oxides when present as an excipient at a quantity of no more than 1%).

Divided preparations with a dose of more than 5 mg of elemental iron per dosage unit and more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

Undivided preparations containing more than 250 mg of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

When for internal use except for iron-containing multivitamin/mineral products indicated for general nutritional support that do not make specific iron-deficiency related claims, the medicine requires the following statement on the medicine label:

- (IRONDEF) 'Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions' (or words to that effect).

2207

FERULA ASSA-FOETIDA

A, E, H

2208

FERULA FOETIDA

A, E, H

2209

FERULA GALBANIFLUA

A, E, H

2210

FERULA RUBRICAULIS

A, E, H

2211

FERULA SUMBUL

A, H

2212

FERULIC ACID

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2213

FESTUCA ELATIOR

A, H

2214

FEVERFEW HERB DRY

A, H

2215

FEVERFEW HERB POWDER

A, H

2216

FICUS CARICA

A, E, H

2217

FICUS PUMILA

A, H

2218

FIG

E

2219

FIG DRY

A, H

2220

FILIPENDULA ULMARIA

A, H

Methyl salicylate is a mandatory component of Filipendula ulmaria.

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'.

2221

FIR BALSAM 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%.

2222

FIR NEEDLE OIL CANADIAN

A, E

2223

FIR NEEDLE OIL SIBERIAN

A, E

2224

FIRMIANA SIMPLEX

A, E, H

2225

FISH OIL - RICH IN OMEGA-3 ACIDS

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

2226

FLEMINGIA MACROPHYLLA

A, H

2227

FLOUVE 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%.

2228

FLUORESCEIN SODIUM

E

2229

FOENICULUM VULGARE

A, E, H

When used in oral medicines, the following warning statements are required on the label:

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

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

- (BREASF) 'Do not use while breastfeeding.'

When the plant preparation is oil or distillate, methyl chavicol is a mandatory component and the maximum daily dose must provide no more than 150 mg of the plant preparation.

When the plant preparation is oil or distillate and the concentration of methyl chavicol in the medicine is more than 5%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25mL, a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container, and the following warning statement is required on the label:

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

2230

FOLIC ACID

A

When for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 500 micrograms of folic acid.

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.

2231

FOOD ORANGE 6

E

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

2232

FOOD ORANGE 7

E

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

2233

FOOD RED 13

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

2234

FORMALDEHYDE/MELAMINE/TOSYLAMIDE COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

2235

FORMIC ACID

E, H

Formic acid must only be included in medicines:

(a) as an active homoeopathic ingredient; or

(b) when in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

The total concentration of flavour proprietary excipient formulations containing formic acid must not be more than 5% of the total medicine.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 150 mg of formic acid.

The total concentration of formic acid in the medicine must not be more than 0.5%.

2236

FORSYTHIA SUSPENSA

A, H

2237

FORTIFIED WINE

E

Ethanol is a mandatory component of fortified wine.

2238

FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL

E

2239

FRACTIONATED PALM KERNEL OIL

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.

2240

FRAGARIA CHILOENSIS

A, E, H

2241

FRAGARIA VESCA

A, E, H

2242

FRAGARIA VIRGINIANA

A, E, H

2243

FRAGARIA X ANANASSA

A, E, H

2244

FRANGULA BARK DRY

A, H

Glucofrangulins calculated as glucofrangulin A is a mandatory component of Frangula bark dry.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains more than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'; and

- (LAX3) 'Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product' [or words to that effect].

When promoted or marketed as a laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' [or words to that effect].

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) 'This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]'; and

- (LAX4) 'This product may have laxative effect'.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' [or words to that effect]; and

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'.

2245

FRANGULA BARK POWDER

A, H

Glucofrangulins calculated as glucofrangulin A is a mandatory component of Frangula bark powder.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains more than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'; and

- (LAX3) 'Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product [or words to that effect]'.

When promoted or marketed as a laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water [or words to that effect]'.

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) 'This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]'; and

- (LAX4) 'This product may have laxative effect'.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water [or words to that effect]'; and

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'.

2246

FRANGULA PURSHIANA

A, H

When for oral use, hydroxyanthracene derivatives calculated as cascaroside A is a mandatory component of Frangula purshiana.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains more than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'; and

- (LAX3) 'Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product' [or words to that effect].

When promoted or marketed as a laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' [or words to that effect].

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) 'This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]'; and

- (LAX4) 'This product may have laxative effect'.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' [or words to that effect]; and

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'.

2247

FRAXINUS AMERICANA

A, H

2248

FRAXINUS CHINENSIS SUBSP. RHYNCHOPHYLLA

A, H

2249

FRAXINUS EXCELSIOR

A, H

2250

FRAXINUS ORNUS

A, H

2251

FRITILLARIA CIRRHOSA

A, H

2252

FRITILLARIA THUNBERGII

A, H

2253

FRITILLARIA VERTICILLATA

A, H

2254

FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES

A, E

2255

FRUCTOSE

A, E, H

2256

FUCUS VESICULOSUS

A, E, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Fucus vesiculosus.

Only for external use when the concentration of available 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.

2257

FULLY HYDROGENATED RAPESEED OIL

E

Fully hydrogenated rapeseed oil must only be used in topical medicines for dermal application.

The total concentration of fully hydrogenated rapeseed oil in the medicine must not be more than 5%.

2258

FUMARIA OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

2259

FUMARIC ACID

E, H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic or excipient ingredient.

2260

FUMITORY HERB DRY

A, H

2261

FUMITORY HERB POWDER

A, H

2262

FURAMINTON

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%.

2263

FURFURAL

E

Permitted for use only in medicines containing 0.1% or less of furfural and 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 not be more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must not be more than 1%.

2264

FURFURYL ACETATE

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%.

2265

FURFURYL ALCOHOL

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%.

2266

FURFURYL MERCAPTAN

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%.

2267

FUSEL OIL

E

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

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

2268

GALACTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES

A

Only to be used in a medicine where FrieslandCampina Ingredients B V (Client ID 79530), 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 1 May 2025.

Lactose and glucose are mandatory components of galactooligosaccharides.

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

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

(a) 8 g of galactooligosaccharides to individuals aged 0 to 3 years (inclusive); and

(b) 16.2 g of galactooligosaccharides to individuals aged 4 years and older.

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

(GOS) 'Not to be taken on the same day with other products containing galactooligosaccharides.’

2269

GALBANUM 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%.

2270

GALBANUM 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%.

2271

GALBANUM RESINOID

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%.

2272

GALEGA OFFICINALIS

A, H

2273

GALEOPSIS SEGETUM

A, H

2274

GALIUM APARINE

A, H

2275

GALIUM ODORATUM

A, H

When used as an active ingredient coumarin is a mandatory component of Galium odoratum and the concentration of coumarin in the medicine must be no more than 0.001%.

2276

GALIUM PALUSTRE

A, H

2277

GALIUM VERUM

A, H

2278

GALL STONE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

2279

GALPHIMIA GLAUCA

A, H

2280

GAMMA-4-DIMETHYL-3-CYCLOHEXENE-1-PROPANOL

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%.

2281

GAMMA-BUTYROLACTONE

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%.

2282

GAMMA-CYCLODEXTRIN

E

2283

GAMMA-DECALACTONE

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%.

2284

GAMMA-DODECALACTONE

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%.

2285

GAMMA-HEPTALACTONE

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%.

2286

GAMMA-HEXALACTONE

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%.

2287

GAMMA-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%.

2288

GAMMA-LINOLEIC ACID

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2289

GAMMA-LINOLENIC ACID

E

2290

GAMMA-N-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%.

2291

GAMMA-NONALACTONE

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%.

2292

GAMMA-OCTALACTONE

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%.

2293

GAMMA-TERPINENE

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%.

2294

GAMMA-TOCOPHEROL

E

2295

GAMMA-UNDECALACTONE

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%.

2296

GAMMA-VALEROLACTONE

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%.

2297

GANODERMA LUCIDUM

A, E, H

2298

GARCINIA GUMMI-GUTTA

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

Must be obtained from the rind of the fruit only.

Must not contain any directions for use for children or pregnant or lactating women.

2299

GARCINIA QUAESITA

A, H

2300

GARDEN BEAN

E

2301

GARDENIA JASMINOIDES

A, E

2302

GARDENIA TAHITENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT

E

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

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

2303

GARLIC BULB DRY

A, E, H

2304

GARLIC BULB FRESH

A, H

2305

GARLIC BULB POWDER

A, E, H

2306

GARLIC CLOVE POWDER

A, H

2307

GARLIC OIL

A, E, H

2308

GASTRODIA ELATA

A, H

2309

GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS

A, E, H

Methyl salicylate is a mandatory component of Gaultheria procumbens.

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'.

2310

GELATIN

A, E

2311

GELIDIUM AMANSII

A, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Gelidium amansii.

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.

2312

GELLAN GUM

E

2313

GELSEMIUM DRY

A, H

The concentration of Gelsemium dry in the medicine must be no more than 1mg/Kg or 1mg/L or 0.0001%.

2314

GELSEMIUM POWDER

A, H

2315

GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS

A, H

The concentration of equivalent dry Gelsemium sempervirens in the product must be no more than 1mg/Kg or 1mg/L or 0.0001%.

2316

GENET 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%.

2317

GENTIAN DRY

A, H

2318

GENTIAN POWDER

A, H

2319

GENTIANA LUTEA

A, E, H

2320

GENTIANA MACROPHYLLA

A, H

2321

GENTIANA RHODANTHA

A, H

2322

GENTIANA SCABRA

A, H

2323

GENTIANELLA AMARELLA

A, H

2324

GERANIAL

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%.

2325

GERANIC ACID

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%.

2326

GERANIOL

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%.

2327

GERANIUM

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%.

2328

GERANIUM MACULATUM

A, E, H

2329

GERANIUM OIL

A, E, H

2330

GERANIUM OIL SAPONIFIED

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%.

2331

GERANIUM OIL TERPENELESS

E

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

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

2332

GERANIUM ROBERTIANUM

A, E, H

2333

GERANIUM ROSE OIL

E

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

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

2334

GERANIUM SIBIRICUM

A, E, H

2335

GERANYL 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%.

2336

GERANYL ACETONE

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%.

2337

GERANYL BUTYRATE

E

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

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

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

2338

GERANYL CROTONATE

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%.

2339

GERANYL ETHYL ETHER

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%.

2340

GERANYL 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%.

2341

GERANYL 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%.

2342

GERANYL ISOVALERATE

E

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

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

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

2343

GERANYL NITRILE

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%.

2344

GERANYL 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%.

2345

GERANYL TIGLATE

E

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

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

2346

GEUM RIVALE

A, H

2347

GEUM URBANUM

A, H

2348

GHATTI GUM

A, E, H

2349

GIGARTINA MAMILLOSA

A, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Gigartina mamillosa.

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.

2350

GINGER DRY

A, E, H

2351

GINGER OIL

A, E, H

2352

GINGER OLEORESIN

E

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

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

2353

GINGER POWDER

A, E, H

2354

GINKGO BILOBA

A, E, H

The Ginkgo biloba leaf extract used in the manufacture of this medicine must comply with the requirement of Identification Test B of the monograph Powdered Ginkgo Extract in the United States Pharmacopeia 32 - National Formulary 27 (USP32-NF27), as in force or existing from time to time. This condition does not apply to powdered or dried leaf.

2355

GLACIAL ACETIC ACID

E, H

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

2356

GLECHOMA HEDERACEA

A, H

2357

GLECHOMA LONGITUBA

A, H

2358

GLEDITSIA AUSTRALIS

A, H

2359

GLEDITSIA SINENSIS

A, H

2360

GLEHNIA LITTORALIS

A, H

2361

GLORIOSA SUPERBA

A, H

Colchicine is a mandatory component of Gloriosa superba and must be declared in the application.

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

2362

GLUCOMANNAN

E

Only for use when the dosage form is other than tablet.

2363

GLUCONOLACTONE

E

2364

GLUCOSAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

A, E

2365

GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE

A

2366

GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

A

Potassium chloride is a mandatory component of glucosamine sulfate potassium chloride.

When for oral use, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

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

2367

GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE SODIUM CHLORIDE

A

2368

GLUCOSE

A, E, H

2369

GLUCOSE GLUTAMATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2370

GLUCOSE MONOHYDRATE

A, E, H

2371

GLUCOSYLRUTIN

E

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

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

2372

GLUTAMIC ACID

A, E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2373

GLUTAMIC ACID HYDROCHLORIDE

A, E, H

2374

GLUTAMINE

A, E, H

2375

GLUTARAL

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%.

2376

GLUTATHIONE

A, E

When used as an active ingredient, glutathione can only be used in medicines with an oral route of administration and must be indicated for use in adults only and not in pregnant or lactating women.

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

- (PREGNT) 'Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women' (or words to that effect)

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

2377

GLUTEN-FREE WHEAT STARCH

E

2378

GLYCERETH-26

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 7%.

2379

GLYCEROL

A, E

When used as an active ingredient, it is only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2380

GLYCEROL ESTER OF PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED GUM ROSIN

E

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

Must comply with:

a) the Glycerol Ester of Partially Hydrogenated Gum Rosin monograph in the Food Chemicals Codex published by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, as in force or existing from time to time; and

b) the requirements for residual solvents and catalysts in the British Pharmacopoeia or the United States Pharmacopeia-National Formulary, as in force or existing from time to time.

2381

GLYCEROL ESTER OF PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED WOOD ROSIN

E

Glycerol ester of partially hydrogenated wood rosin must only be included in medicines when in combination with other permitted ingredients as a proprietary excipient formulation in medicines with a dermal route of administration for topical application.

2382

GLYCERYL BEHENATE

E

Behenic acid is a mandatory component of glyceryl behenate.

When for oral ingestion, the maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 383.5 milligrams of behenic acid.

In medicines for topical use, the concentration of glyceryl behenate must be no more than 5%.

2383

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

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%.

2384

GLYCERYL DIISOSTEARATE

E

For use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2385

GLYCERYL DILAURATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2386

GLYCERYL DIOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2387

GLYCERYL DISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2388

GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE

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%.

2389

GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE

E

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

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

2390

GLYCERYL LAURATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2391

GLYCERYL LINOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2392

GLYCERYL LINOLENATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2393

GLYCERYL MONO AND DICAPRYLOCAPRATE

E

Only permitted for use in medicines limited to oral routes of administration, or when in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance proprietary excipient formulation.

The maximum recommended oral daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 8 mg of glyceryl mono and dicaprylocaprate.

The total concentration of fragrance proprietary excipient formulations containing glyceryl mono and dicaprylocaprate must not be more than 1% of the total medicine.

2394

GLYCERYL MONOOLEATE

E

2395

GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE

E

2396

GLYCERYL MYRISTATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2397

GLYCERYL OLEATE CITRATE

E

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

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

2398

GLYCERYL PALMITO-STEARATE

E

2399

GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE

E

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

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

2400

GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2401

GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2402

GLYCERYL ROSINATE

E

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

Must comply with:

a) the Glycerol Ester of Gum Rosin monograph in the Food Chemicals Codex published by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, as in force or existing from time to time; and

b) the requirements for residual solvents and catalysts in the British Pharmacopoeia or the United States Pharmacopeia National Formulary, as in force or existing from time to time.

2403

GLYCERYL SORBITAN OLEOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2404

GLYCERYL STARCH

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

The residual levels of epichlorohydrin are to be kept below the level of detection.

2405

GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

2406

GLYCERYL TRIACETYL HYDROXYSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

2407

GLYCERYL TRIACETYL RICINOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2408

GLYCERYL TRINITRATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

The total concentration of glyceryl trinitrate in the medicine must not be more than 100 micrograms/kg or 100 micrograms/L or 0.00001%.

2409

GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE

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 of glyceryl undecylenate in a medicine must be no more than 3%.

2410

GLYCINE

A, E

2411

GLYCINE MAX

A, E, H

2412

GLYCOGEN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2413

GLYCOL DISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2414

GLYCOLIC ACID

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

When present as an excipient in sunscreens, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

When used as an excipient ingredient in other medicines the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 20%.

If the concentration is more than 5% but no more than 20%, the pH of the medicine must be 3.5 or greater.

2415

GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA

A, E, H

2416

GLYCYRRHIZA SPECIES

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%.

2417

GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS

A, E, H

2418

GLYCYRRHIZINIC ACID

E

2419

GNAPHALIUM AFFINE

A, H

2420

GNAPHALIUM POLYCEPHALUM

A, H

2421

GNAPHALIUM ULIGINOSUM

A, H

2422

GOAT

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

2423

GOAT MILK

E

2424

GOLD

E, H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic or excipient ingredient.

2425

GOLD CHLORIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

2426

GOLDEN ROD HERB DRY

A, E, H

2427

GOLDEN SEAL ROOT DRY

A, H

2428

GOLDEN SEAL ROOT POWDER

A, H

2429

GOLDEN SYRUP

E

When the route of administration of the medicine is oral or sublingual, sucrose is a mandatory component of golden syrup.

2430

GOMPHRENA GLOBOSA

A, H

2431

GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM

A, E, H

2432

GRAPE

E

2433

GRAPE SEED OIL

E

2434

GRAPE WINE RED

E

Ethanol is a mandatory component of grape wine red.

2435

GRAPE WINE SHERRY

E

Ethanol is a mandatory component of grape wine sherry.

2436

GRAPE WINE WHITE

E

Ethanol is a mandatory component of grape wine white.

2437

GRAPEFRUIT

E

2438

GRAPEFRUIT 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%.

2439

GRAPEFRUIT OIL COLDPRESSED

A, E, H

2440

GRAPEFRUIT OIL CONCENTRATE

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%.

2441

GRAPEFRUIT 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%.

2442

GRAPEFRUIT 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%.

2443

GRAPHITE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

2444

GRATIOLA LINIFOLIA

A, H

2445

GREATER NETTLE HERB DRY

A, H

2446

GREATER NETTLE HERB POWDER

A, H

2447

GREATER NETTLE ROOT DRY

A, H

2448

GREATER NETTLE ROOT POWDER

A, H

2449

GREEN LIPPED MUSSEL

A

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (MOLLUSC) ‘Contains mollusc’ or ’Contains mollusc products’.

2450

GREEN LIPPED MUSSEL DRIED

A

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (MOLLUSC) ‘Contains mollusc’ or ’Contains mollusc products’.

2451

GREEN LIPPED MUSSEL OIL

A

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (MOLLUSC) ‘Contains mollusc’ or ’Contains mollusc products’.

2452

GREEN S

E

Only for use as a colour in topical and oral medicines.

2453

GRIFOLA FRONDOSA

A

When the route of administration is oral or sublingual, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:                                                                                                                                                      

 -(WARF) 'Do not take while on warfarin therapy without medical advice.'

2454

GRINDELIA CAMPORUM

A, H

2455

GRINDELIA ROBUSTA

A, H

2456

GRISALVA

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%.

2457

GROUND IVY HERB DRY

A, H

2458

GROUND IVY HERB POWDER

A, H

2459

GUAIAC WOOD 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%.

2460

GUAIACOL

E

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

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

2461

GUAIACUM OFFICINALE

A, E, H

2462

GUAIACUM RESIN

A, E, H

2463

GUAIACUM SANCTUM

A, H

2464

GUAIENE

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%.

2465

GUAIYL 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%.

2466

GUANINE

E

Only for use as an excipient in topical medicines for dermal application.

2467

GUANOSINE

E

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

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

2468

GUAR GALACTOMANNAN

A

When for oral use:

(a) the maximum daily dose must provide no more than 25 g of guar galactomannan;

(b) the medicine requires the following dosage instructions:

- (FIBRE) 'The dose of fibre should be increased gradually. Fluid intake should be increased with an increasing dose of fibre.' (or words to that effect)

(c) when the dosage form is a powder preparation, the medicine requires the following dosage instructions:

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

2469

GUAR GUM

A, E, H

2470

GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

E

Only for use as an excipient in topical medicines for dermal application.

2471

GUAREA RUSBYI

A, H

2472

GUAVA

E

2473

GURJUN BALSAM

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%.

2474

GYMNADENIA NIGRA

A

2475

GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE

A, H

2476

GYMNOCLADUS DIOICA

A, H

2477

GYNOSTEMMA PENTAPHYLLUM

A

The herbal substance must be derived from the aerial parts of the vine only (stem, leaves, fruit).

2478

HAHNEMANN'S SOLUBLE MERCURY

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

2479

HALIBUT-LIVER OIL

A, E

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2480

HAMAMELIS LEAF DRY

A, H

2481

HAMAMELIS LEAF POWDER

A, H

2482

HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA

A, E, H

2483

HAMAMELIS WATER

A, E, H

2484

HANDROANTHUS HEPTAPHYLLUS

A, H

2485

HANDROANTHUS IMPETIGINOSUS

A, E, H

2486

HARD FAT

E

2487

HARD PARAFFIN

E

2488

HARICOT BEAN

E

2489

HARPAGOPHYTUM PROCUMBENS

A, E, H

2490

HARUNGANA MADAGASCARIENSIS

A, H

2491

HAZEL NUT

E

2492

HAZEL NUT OIL

E

2493

HEAVY KAOLIN

E

2494

HEAVY MAGNESIUM OXIDE

A, E, H

Magnesium is a mandatory component of heavy 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.

2495

HECTORITE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2496

HEDEOMA PULEGIOIDES

A

2497

HEDERA HELIX

A, H

Emetine is a mandatory component of Hedera helix.

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

2498

HEDTA

E

Only for use as an excipient in topical medicines for dermal application.

2499

HEKLA LAVA

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

2500

HELESTRALIS

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%.

2501

HELIANTHEMUM NUMMULARIUM

A, H

2502

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS

A, E, H

2503

HELIANTHUS TUBEROSUS

A, H

2504

HELICHRYSUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM

A, E, H

2505

HELICHRYSUM ARENARIUM

A, H

2506

HELIOTROPYL 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%.

2507

HELLEBORUS NIGER

A, H

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

2508

HELLEBORUS VIRIDIS

A, H

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

2509

HELONIAS RHIZOME DRY

A, H

2510

HELONIAS RHIZOME POWDER

A, H

2511

HEMIDESMUS INDICUS

A, E, H

2512

HEMP SEED OIL

A, E

Only to be used in a medicine where Elixinol Wellness (Byron Bay) Pty Ltd (Client ID 78778), 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 13 December 2024.

Cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinols are mandatory components of hemp seed oil.

The total concentration of cannabidiol in hemp seed oil must not be more than 75 mg/kg.

The total concentration of tetrahydrocannabinols in hemp seed oil must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The route of administration for medicines that contain hemp seed oil must be limited to oral.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 36 g of hemp seed oil.

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

- ‘Not for use in children under 2 years of age’; and

- ‘Not to be taken on the same day with other products containing hemp seed oil, including food sources’.

2513

HEPTANAL

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%.

2514

HEPTANAL DIMETHYL 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%.

2515

HEPTANOIC ACID

E

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

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

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

2516

HEPTENAL

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%.

2517

HEPTYL ACETATE

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%.

2518

HEPTYL 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%.

2519

HEPTYL UNDECYLENATE

E

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

The concentration of the medicine must be no more than 25%.

2520

HERACLEUM HEMSLEYANUM

A, H

2521

HERNIARIA GLABRA

A, H

2522

HESPERIDIN

A, E

2523

HESPEROCYPARIS MACROCARPA

A, H

2524

HESPEROYUCCA WHIPPLEI

A, H

2525

HEX-3-ENYL 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%.

2526

HEXAHYDRO-4,7-METHANOINDEN-6-YL PIVALATE

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%.

2527

HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN

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%.

2528

HEXAN-1-OL

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%.

2529

HEXANE

E

The concentration of the medicine must be no more than 0.029%.

When used for a route of administration other than topical, the residual solvent limit for Hexane is 2.9 mg per recommended daily dose.

2530

HEXANOATE

E

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

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

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

2531

HEXANOIC ACID

E

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

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

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

2532

HEXASODIUM FYTATE

E

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

The concentration of Hexasodium fytate in the medicine must be no more than 1.0 %.

2533

HEXENAL

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%.

2534

HEXYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE

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%.

2535

HEXYL 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%.

2536

HEXYL BUTYRATE

E

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

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

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

2537

HEXYL 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%.

2538

HEXYL FORMATE

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%.

2539

HEXYL ISOBUTYRATE

E

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

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

2540

HEXYL ISOVALERATE

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%.

2541

HEXYL LAURATE

E

Only for use as an excipient in topical medicines for dermal application.

2542

HEXYL NICOTINATE

E

2543

HEXYL PROPIONATE

E

Only for use in medicines 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%.

2544

HEXYL SALICYLATE

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%.

2545

HEXYL TIGLATE

E

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

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

2546

HEXYLDECANOL

E

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

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

2547

HEXYLENE GLYCOL

E

Only for use as an excipient in topical medicines for dermal application.

2548

HEXYLRESORCINOL

A

Permitted for use only in medicated throat lozenges.

The medicine of must not contain more than 2.5 mg of hexylresorcinol per lozenge.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 30mg of hexylresorcinol.

The medicine label must specify that the medicine is only to be used for 7 days (or less).

The following warning statement must be included on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT) ‘Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women’ (or words to that effect).

2549

HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS

A, H

2550

HIBISCUS MUTABILIS

A, H

2551

HIBISCUS ROSA-SINENSIS

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%.

2552

HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA

A, E, H

2553

HIERACIUM PILOSELLA

A, H

2554

HIGH AMYLOSE MAIZE STARCH

A, E, H

2555

HIGH CHROMIUM YEAST

A, E

Chromium is a mandatory component of high chromium yeast.

The maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 50 micrograms of chromium from organic chromium sources.

High chromium yeast is considered to be an organic form of chromium.

2556

HIGH FRUCTOSE MAIZE SYRUP

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%.

2557

HIGH MOLYBDENUM YEAST

A, E

Molybdenum is a mandatory component of high molybdenum yeast.

The maximum daily dose of molybdenum from high molybdenum yeast must be no more than 62.5 micrograms.

2558

HIGH SELENIUM YEAST

A

When for oral or sublingual use, selenium is a mandatory component of high selenium yeast.

Oral medicines must contain no more than 150 micrograms of selenium per maximum recommended daily dose.

When for oral use, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (SELE) 'This medicine contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.'

2559

HIMATANTHUS LANCIFOLIUS

A, E, H

2560

HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES

A, E, H

2561

HIRSCHFELDIA INCANA

A, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of Hirschfeldia incana when the plant part is seed.

The concentration of allyl isothiocyanate from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

2562

HISTAMINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

2563

HISTIDINE

A

2564

HISTIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

A, E, H

2565

HO LEAF 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%.

2566

HO WOOD 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%.

2567

HOLCUS LANATUS

A, H

2568

HOLY THISTLE HERB DRY

A, H

2569

HOLY THISTLE HERB POWDER

A, H

2570

HOMALOMENA OCCULTA

A, H

2571

HOMOSALATE

A, E

For use as an active ingredient only in sunscreens for dermal application.

For use as an excipient only in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 15%.

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).

2572

HONEY

A, E

When the route of administration is oral, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (BABY2) 'Not suitable for infants under the age of twelve months' (or words to that effect).

2573

HONEY BEE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

2574

HONEY EXTRACT

E

Honey extract must not be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration of honey extract in the medicine must not be more than 1%.

2575

HONEY POWDER

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%.

2576

HOP STROBILE DRY

A, H

2577

HOP STROBILE POWDER

A, H

2578

HOPS OIL

A, E, H

2579

HORDEUM DISTICHON

A, E, H

Gluten is a mandatory component when the plant part is seed, and must be declared in the application when the route of administration is other than topical and mucosal.

2580

HORDEUM VULGARE

A, E, H

Gluten is a mandatory component when the plant part is seed, and must be declared in the application when the route of administration is other than topical and mucosal.

2581

HOREHOUND EXTRACT

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%.

2582

HOTTONIA PALUSTRIS

A, H

2583

HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA

A, H

2584

HOVENIA DULCIS

A, H

2585

HUMULUS LUPULUS

A, E, H

2586

HYALURONIC ACID

E

Only for use as an excipient in topical medicines for dermal application.

2587

HYDNOCARPUS CASTANEUS

A, H

When the medicine is for other than topical use and the plant part is seed, the maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 1mg of the equivalent dry seed.

2588

HYDRANGEA ARBORESCENS

A, H

2589

HYDRANGEA PANICULATA

A, H

2590

HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS

A, E, H

2591

HYDRATED SILICA

E

Only for use when the route of administration is other than inhalation.

2592

HYDROCHLORIC ACID

E

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

2593

HYDROCOTYLE UMBELLATA

A, H

2594

HYDROGEN CYANIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

2595

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

A, E

When used as the active ingredient, it is only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

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.

2596

HYDROGENATED BUTYLENE/ETHYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

The combined concentration of hydrogenated butylene/ethylene/stryene copolymer and hydrogenated ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer in the medicine must be no more than 9%.

2597

HYDROGENATED C6-14 OLEFIN POLYMERS

E

Only permitted for use in solid or semi-solid medicines for dermal application or in topical medicines for dermal application:

(a) containing 25% or less of hydrocarbons, liquid; or

(b) when packed in pressurised spray packs; or

(c) when packed in containers with a capacity of 2 millilitres or less.

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

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 7%.

2598

HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

E

2599

HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES

E

Only for use 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 3%.

2600

HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL

E

2601

HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL

E

2602

HYDROGENATED DIMER DILINOLEYL/DIMETHYLCARBONATE COPOLYMER

E

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

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

2603

HYDROGENATED ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER

E

The combined concentration of hydrogenated ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer must be no more than 9%.

2604

HYDROGENATED LANOLIN

E

2605

HYDROGENATED LECITHIN

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%.

2606

HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES

E

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

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1.6%.

2607

HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE

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 0.01%.

2608

HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL

E

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

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1.2%.

2609

HYDROGENATED PALM OIL

E

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

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

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons must be kept below the level of detection.

2610

HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE

E

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

2611

HYDROGENATED POLYDEXTROSE

A

Only permitted for use in medicines:

(a) limited to oral routes of administration; and

(b) when the maximum recommended daily dose does not provide more than 15 g of hydrogenated polydextrose.

2612

HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2613

HYDROGENATED SOYA OIL

E

2614

HYDROGENATED TALLOW GLYCERIDE

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%.

2615

HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL

E

2616

HYDROLIAC

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%.

2617

HYDROLYSED ADANSONIA DIGITATA LEAF POLYSACCHARIDES

E

Only for use 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 0.01%

2618

HYDROLYSED ALGIN

E

Only for use 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 0.02%

2619

HYDROLYSED CEREAL SOLIDS

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%.

2620

HYDROLYSED CHICKEN CARTILAGE EXTRACT

A

The route of administration for medicines that contain hydrolysed chicken cartilage extract must be limited to oral.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 2000 mg hydrolysed chicken cartilage extract.

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

- (ADULT) 'Adults only’.

2621

HYDROLYSED COLLAGEN

A, E

2622

HYDROLYSED ELASTIN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2623

HYDROLYSED GELATIN

A, E

2624

HYDROLYSED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2625

HYDROLYSED JOJOBA ESTERS

E

Only for use 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 5%.

2626

HYDROLYSED 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%.

2627

HYDROLYSED MAIZE STARCH

E

2628

HYDROLYSED MILK PROTEIN

E

2629

HYDROLYSED RICE

A, E, H

2630

HYDROLYSED RICE PROTEIN

E

Only for use 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 0.125%.

2631

HYDROLYSED SOY PROTEIN

E

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

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

2632

HYDROLYSED VEGETABLE PROTEIN

E

2633

HYDROLYSED WHEAT PROTEIN

E

Gluten is a mandatory component of hydrolysed wheat protein.

2634

HYDROLYSED WHEAT PROTEIN/PVP CROSSPOLYMER

E

Only for use 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 1.2%.

2635

HYDROLYSED YEAST PROTEIN

E

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

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

2636

HYDROQUINONE DIMETHYL ETHER

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%.

2637

HYDROUS WOOL FAT

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.

2638

HYDROXOCOBALAMIN

A

2639

HYDROXYACETOPHENONE

E

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

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

2640

HYDROXYAPATITE

A, E

2641

HYDROXYCITRATE COMPLEX

A

Hydroxycitrate complex must contain one or more of the three salts (calcium, sodium or potassium hydroxycitrate) of hydroxycitric acid.

2642

HYDROXYCITRIC ACID

A

2643

HYDROXYCITRONELLAL

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%.

2644

HYDROXYCITRONELLAL DIMETHYL ACETAL

E

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

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

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

2645

HYDROXYCITRONELLAL-METHYLANTHRANILATE

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%.

2646

HYDROXYCITRONELLOL

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%.

2647

HYDROXYETHYL CETEARAMIDOPROPYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE

E

Only for use 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 0.1%.

2648

HYDROXYETHYL UREA

E

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

The concentration must be no more than 1%.

2649

HYDROXYLATED LANOLIN

E

2650

HYDROXYLATED MILK GLYCERIDES

E

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

The concentration must be no more than 0.1%.

2651

HYDROXYLYSINE

A, E

2652

HYDROXYMETHYLCELLULOSE

E

2653

HYDROXYOCTACOSANYL HYDROXYSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2654

HYDROXYPALMITOYL SPHINGANINE

E

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

The concentration must be no more than 0.1%.

2655

HYDROXYPROLINE

A, E

2656

HYDROXYPROPYL DISTARCH PHOSPHATE

E

Only permitted for:

- use in topical medicines for dermal application; and

- medicines for internal use.

When for use in topical medicines for dermal application:

- not to be included medicines intended for use in the eye or damaged skin; and

- the concentration of hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate in the medicine must be no more than 4%.

When for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not contain more than 240mg of hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate.

2657

HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH

E

2658

HYDROXYPROPYLBETADEX

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2659

HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID

E

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

The concentration must be no more than 9%.

2660

HYETELLOSE

E

2661

HYLOCEREUS LEMAIREI

E

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

2662

HYLOCEREUS UNDATUS

A, H

2663

HYMETELLOSE

E

2664

HYOSCYAMUS LEAF DRY

A, H

Alkaloids calculated as hyoscyamine and hyoscine are mandatory components of Hyoscamus leaf dry.

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

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

2665

HYOSCYAMUS LEAF POWDER

A, H

Alkaloids calculated as hyoscyamine and hyoscine are mandatory components of Hyoscamus leaf powder.

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

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