Permissible ingredients and requirements

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Item

Ingredient name

Purpose

Specific requirements

2856

KADSURA COCCINEA

A, H

2857

KAEMPFERIA GALANGA

A, H

2858

KALMIA LATIFOLIA

A, H

Beta-arbutin is a mandatory component of Kalmia latifolia.

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

When for dermal application exclusively to the face:

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

b) hydroquinone is a mandatory component; and

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

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

2859

KAOLIN

E

2860

KELP DRY

A, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Kelp dry.

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

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

2861

KELP POWDER

A, E, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Kelp powder.

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

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

2862

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%.

2863

KEROSENE

E, H

Only for use as a homoeopathic ingredient. 

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

2864

KHAYA SENEGALENSIS

A, E

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

The following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

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

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

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

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

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

2865

KIDNEY BEAN

E

2866

KIRSCH

E

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

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

2867

KIWI FRUIT

E

2868

KNAUTIA ARVENSIS

A, H

2869

KOREAN GINSENG ROOT DRY

A, H

2870

KOREAN GINSENG ROOT POWDER

A, H

2871

KRAMERIA IXINE

A, H

2872

KRAMERIA LAPPACEA

A, H

2873

KUNZEA AMBIGUA

A

Only for use when the plant preparation is essential oil.

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

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

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

- (EXTERN) 'For external use only'

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

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

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

- (EXTERN) 'For external use only'.

2874

L-BORNEOL

E

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

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

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

2875

L-BORNYL ACETATE

E

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

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

2876

L-CARVONE

E

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

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

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

2877

L-LIMONENE

E

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

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

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

2878

L-LINALOOL

E

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

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

2879

L-MENTHONE

E

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

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

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

2880

L-MENTHYL ACETATE

E

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

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

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

2881

L-ROSE OXIDE

E

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

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

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

2882

LABDANUM ABSOLUTE

E

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

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

2883

LABDANUM GUM EXTRACT ETHYL ESTER

E

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

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

2884

LABDANUM OIL

A, E, H

2885

LABURNUM ANAGYROIDES

A, H

Sparteine is a mandatory component of Laburnum anagyroides.

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

2886

LACTALBUMIN

E

2887

LACTIC ACID

A, E, H

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

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

2888

LACTITOL

E

2889

LACTITOL MONOHYDRATE

E

2890

LACTO-N-NEOTETRAOSE

A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2891

LACTO-N-TETRAOSE

A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2892

LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS

A

2893

LACTOBACILLUS AMYLOVORUS

A

2894

LACTOBACILLUS BREVIS

A

2895

LACTOBACILLUS CASEI

A

2896

LACTOBACILLUS CASEI SUBSP. BIOVAR CASEI

A

2897

LACTOBACILLUS CRISPATUS

A

2898

LACTOBACILLUS DELBRUECKII SSP BULGARICUS

A

2899

LACTOBACILLUS DELBRUECKII SSP LACTIS

A

2900

LACTOBACILLUS FERMENTUM

A

2901

LACTOBACILLUS GALLINARUM

A

2902

LACTOBACILLUS GASSERI

A

2903

LACTOBACILLUS HELVETICUS

A

2904

LACTOBACILLUS JOHNSONII

A

2905

LACTOBACILLUS KEFIRANOFACIENS

A

2906

LACTOBACILLUS KEFIRGRANUM

A

2907

LACTOBACILLUS KEFIRI

A

2908

LACTOBACILLUS PARACASEI

A

2909

LACTOBACILLUS PARACASEI SUBSP. PARACASEI

A

2910

LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM

A

2911

LACTOBACILLUS REUTERI

A

2912

LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS

A

2913

LACTOBACILLUS SALIVARIUS SSP SALICINIUS

A

2914

LACTOBACILLUS SALIVARIUS SSP SALIVARIUS

A

2915

LACTOBIONIC ACID

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2916

LACTOSCATONE

E

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

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

2917

LACTOSE

E

2918

LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE

E

2919

LACTUCA SATIVA

A, H

2920

LACTUCA VIROSA

A, H

2921

LACTULOSE

E

2922

LACTULOSE SOLUTION

A

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

2923

LAGENARIA VULGARIS

A, H

2924

LAMINARIA CLOUSTONI

A, E, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Laminaria cloustoni.

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

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

2925

LAMINARIA DIGITATA

A, E, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Laminaria digitata.

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

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

2926

LAMINARIA JAPONICA

A, E, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Laminaria japonica.

Only for external use when the concentration of iodine in the

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

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

2927

LAMIUM ALBUM

A, H

2928

LANETH-5

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2929

LANOLIN ALCOHOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2930

LANOLIN OIL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2931

LANOLIN WAX

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2932

LANTANA CAMARA

A, H

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

2933

LARIX ARABINOGALACTAN

A, E

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

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

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

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

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

2934

LARIX DECIDUA

A, H

2935

LARIX KAEMPFERI

A, H

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

2936

LARREA TRIDENTATA

A, H

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

2937

LATHYRUS SATIVUS

A, H

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

The medicine must not contain lathyrogenic amino acids.

2938

LAURAMINE OXIDE

E

2939

LAUREL LEAF OIL

A, H

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2940

LAURETH-10

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2941

LAURETH-12

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2942

LAURETH-2

E

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

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

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

2943

LAURETH-23

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2944

LAURETH-3

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2945

LAURETH-4

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2946

LAURETH-7

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2947

LAURETH-8

E

2948

LAURIC ACID

A, E

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

2949

LAURIL MACROGOL 400 DIMETICONE

E

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

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

2950

LAUROMACROGOL 400

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2951

LAUROYL LYSINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines for use in the eye or on damaged skin. The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5.0%.

2952

LAURUS NOBILIS

A, E, H

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2953

LAURYL ALDEHYDE

E

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

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

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

2954

LAURYL BETAINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2955

LAURYL GLUCOSIDE

E

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

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

2956

LAURYL LACTATE

E

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

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

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

2957

LAURYL PCA

E

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

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

2958

LAURYL PEG-10 TRIS(TRIMETHYLSILOXY)SILYLETHYL DIMETICONE

E

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

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

2959

LAURYL PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or damaged skin. The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 3.5%.

2960

LAURYL PEG/PPG-18/18 METHICONE

E

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

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 9%.

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

2961

LAURYL POLYGLUCOSE

E

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

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

2962

LAURYL PYRROLIDONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2963

LAURYLDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYSED COLLAGEN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2964

LAURYLDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYSED SOY PROTEIN

E

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

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.007%.

2965

LAURYLMETICONE COPOLYOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2966

LAVANDIN OIL

E

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

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

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

2967

LAVANDIN OIL ABRIAL

A, E, H

2968

LAVANDIN OIL GROSSO

E

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

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

2969

LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA

A, E, H

Camphor is a mandatory component of Lavandula angustifolia.

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

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

2970

LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA SUBSP. ANGUSTIFOLIA

A, E, H

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

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

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

2971

LAVANDULA X INTERMEDIA

A, E, H

Camphor is a mandatory component of Lavandula x intermedia.

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

2972

LAVENDER OIL

A, E, H

2973

LAWSONIA INERMIS

A, H

2974

LEAD

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

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

2975

LEAD ACETATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

2976

LEAF ACETAL

E

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

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

2977

LECITHIN

A, E

2978

LEDEBOURIELLA SESELOIDES

A, H

2979

LEDUM PALUSTRE

A, H

Beta-arbutin is a mandatory component of Ledum palustre.

When for dermal application exclusively to the face:

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

b) hydroquinone is a mandatory component; and

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

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

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

2980

LEMNA MINOR

A, H

2981

LEMON

E

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

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

2982

LEMON BALM LEAF DRY

A, H

2983

LEMON BALM LEAF POWDER

A, E, H

2984

LEMON OIL

A, E, H

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

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

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

a) steam distilled or rectified; or

b) for internal use; or

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

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

2985

LEMON OIL DISTILLED

A, E, H

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

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

2986

LEMON OIL TERPENELESS

A, E, H

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

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

2987

LEMON OIL TERPENES AND TERPENOIDS

E

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

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

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

2988

LEMON PEEL DRIED

A, E, H

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

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

2989

LEMONGRASS OIL

A, E, H

2990

LENS CULINARIS

A, H

2991

LENTIL

E

2992

LENTINULA EDODES

A, E, H

2993

LEONTOPODIUM ALPINUM

E

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

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

2994

LEONURUS CARDIACA

A, E, H

2995

LEONURUS SIBIRICUS

A, E, H

2996

LEPIDIUM APETALUM

A, H

2997

LEPIDIUM MEYENII

A

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

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

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

2998

LEPTOSPERMUM PETERSONII

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

2999

LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM OIL

A

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

If the concentration is more than 25%, the nominal capacity of the container must not be more than 25 millilitres.

When the concentration is more than 25%, and the nominal capacity of the container is less than or equal to 15 millilitres, a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container and requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

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

- (NTAKEN) ‘Not to be taken’.

When the concentration is more than 25%, and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 millilitres but not more than 25 millilitres, a child resistant closure and restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container and requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

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

- (NTAKEN) ‘Not to be taken’.

3000

LESPEDEZA CAPITATA

A, H

3001

LETTUCE

E

3002

LEUCINE

A, E

3003

LEUZEA UNIFLORA

A, H

3004

LEVISTICUM OFFICINALE

A, H

3005

LEVOCARNITINE

A

3006

LEVOCARNITINE FUMARATE

A

3007

LEVOCARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE

A

3008

LEVOCARNITINE MAGNESIUM CITRATE

A

3009

LEVOCARNITINE TARTRATE

A

3010

LEVOMEFOLATE CALCIUM

A

Available for medicines intended for internal use only.

Levomefolic acid is a mandatory component of levomefolate calcium.

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

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

3011

LEVOMEFOLATE GLUCOSAMINE

A

Available for medicines intended for internal use only.

Levomefolic acid is a mandatory component of levomefolate glucosamine.

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

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

3012

LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3013

LEVULINIC ACID

E

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

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

3014

LIGHT KAOLIN

E

3015

LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN

A, E

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

3016

LIGHT MAGNESIUM OXIDE

A, E, H

Magnesium is a mandatory component of light magnesium oxide.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

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

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

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

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

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

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

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

3017

LIGUSTICUM SINENSE

A, H

3018

LIGUSTICUM STRIATUM

A, E, H

3019

LIGUSTRUM LUCIDUM

A, H

3020

LILIUM BROWNII

A, H

3021

LILIUM CANDIDUM

A, E, H

3022

LILIUM LANCIFOLIUM

A, H

3023

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM

A, H

3024

LIME FRUIT

E

3025

LIME OIL

E

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

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

The total concentration of fragrance proprietary excipient formulations containing lime oil must not be more than 1% of the total medicine.

When for other than internal use:

(a) the concentration of lime oil in the medicine must not be more than 0.5%; or

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

- (SENS) ‘Application to the skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight’.

3026

LIME OIL COLDPRESSED

A, E, H

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

a) for internal use; or

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

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

3027

LIME OIL DISTILLED

A, E, H

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

a) for internal use; or

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

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

3028

LIME OIL TERPENELESS

E

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

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

3029

LIME OIL TERPENES AND TERPENOIDS

E

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

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

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

3030

LIME TREE FLOWER DRY

A, H

3031

LIME TREE FLOWER POWDER

A, H

3032

LIME, ESSENCE

E

3033

LIMES TERPENES

E

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

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

3034

LIMONENE

E

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

3035

LINALOOL

E

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

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

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

3036

LINALOOL OXIDE

E

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

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

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

3037

LINALYL ACETAL

E

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

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

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

3038

LINALYL ACETATE

E

Permitted for use only:

(a) in topical medicines for dermal application; and

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

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

3039

LINALYL BENZOATE

E

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

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

3040

LINALYL BUTYRATE

E

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

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

3041

LINALYL CINNAMATE

E

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

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

3042

LINALYL FORMATE

E

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

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

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

3043

LINALYL ISOBUTYRATE

E

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

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

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

3044

LINALYL PROPIONATE

E

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

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

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

3045

LINDERA STRYCHNIFOLIA

A, H

3046

LINOLEAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE

E

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

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

3047

LINOLEIC ACID

E

3048

LINOLENIC ACID

E

3049

LINSEED DRY

A, E, H

3050

LINSEED OIL

A, E, H

3051

LINSEED OIL FATTY ACIDS

E

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

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

3052

LINSEED POWDER

A, E, H

3053

LINUM USITATISSIMUM

A, E, H

3054

LIPASE

A

Permitted for use only when derived from Rhizopus oryzae and in medicines containing 20,000 lipase units (equivalent to 20,000 BP units) or less of lipase activity per dosage unit.

Lipase must comply with the relevant compositional guideline.

3055

LIPPIA DULCIS

A, H

3056

LIQUID GLUCOSE

E

3057

LIQUID PARAFFIN

A, E

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

3058

LIQUIDAMBAR FORMOSANA

A, H

3059

LIQUIDAMBAR ORIENTALIS

A, H

3060

LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA

A, E, H

3061

LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA RESIN

E

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

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

3062

LIQUIDAMBAR TAIWANIANA

A, H

3063

LIQUORICE

E

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

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

3064

LIQUORICE DRY

A, E, H

3065

LIQUORICE LIQUID EXTRACT

A, E, H

3066

LIQUORICE POWDER

A, E, H

3067

LITCHI CHINENSIS

A, E, H

When used as an excipient, Litchi chinensis must only be included in medicines when the plant part is fruit, in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

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

3068

LITHIUM CARBONATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3069

LITHOSPERMUM OFFICINALE

A, H

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

3070

LITSEA CUBEBA

A, E, H

3071

LITSEA CUBEBA OIL

E

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

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

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

3072

LOBARIA PULMONARIA

A, H

3073

LOBELIA DRY

A, H

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

3074

LOBELIA INFLATA

A, H

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

3075

LOBELIA POWDER

A, H

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

3076

LOLIUM PERENNE

A, H

3077

LOLIUM TEMULENTUM

A, H

3078

LONGIFOLENE

E

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

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

3079

LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM

A, E, H

3080

LONICERA JAPONICA

A, E, H

3081

LONICERA PERICLYMENUM

A, H

3082

LOPHATHERUM GRACILE

A, H

3083

LOQUAT

E

3084

LORANTHUS PARASITICUS

A, H

3085

LOROPETALUM CHINENSE

A, H

3086

LOTUS CORNICULATUS

A, H

3087

LOVAGE OIL

A, E, H

3088

LOVAGE ROOT DRY

A, H

3089

LOVAGE ROOT POWDER

A, H

3090

LUDWIGIA PROSTRATA

A, H

3091

LUFFA CYLINDRICA

A, H

3092

LUFFA PURGANS

A, H

3093

LUTEIN

A, E, H

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

3094

LYCHEE

E

3095

LYCIUM BARBARUM

A, H

3096

LYCIUM CHINENSE

A, E, H

3097

LYCOPENE

A, E

3098

LYCOPERSICON ESCULENTUM

A, E, H

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

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

3099

LYCOPODIUM ANNOTINUM

A, H

3100

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM

A, H

3101

LYCOPODIUM COMPLANATUM

A, H

3102

LYCOPUS EUROPAEUS

A, H

3103

LYCOPUS LUCIDUS

A, H

3104

LYCOPUS VIRGINICUS

A, H

Pulegone is a mandatory component of Lycopus virginicus.

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

3105

LYGODIUM JAPONICUM

A, H

3106

LYSIMACHIA CHRISTINAE

A, H

3107

LYSIMACHIA VULGARIS

A, H

3108

LYSINE

A, E

3109

LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE

A, E

3110

LYTHRUM HYSSOPIFOLIA

A, H

3111

LYTHRUM SALICARIA

A, H

3112

LYTHRUM VERTICILLATUM

A, H

3113

MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA

A, E

3114

MACADAMIA NUT OIL

E

3115

MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA

A, E, H

3116

MACE

E

Safrole is a mandatory component of Mace.

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

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

3117

MACE OIL

A, H

Safrole is a mandatory component of Mace oil.

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

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

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

3118

MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA

A, E, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Macrocystis pyrifera.

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

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

3119

MACROGOL 1000

E

3120

MACROGOL 1450

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3121

MACROGOL 1500

E

3122

MACROGOL 1500 CASTOR OIL

E

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

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

3123

MACROGOL 200

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3124

MACROGOL 20000

E

3125

MACROGOL 300

E

3126

MACROGOL 3000

E

3127

MACROGOL 3350

A, E

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

3128

MACROGOL 40

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3129

MACROGOL 400

E

3130

MACROGOL 4000

E

3131

MACROGOL 45000

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3132

MACROGOL 600

E

3133

MACROGOL 6000

E

3134

MACROGOL 600000

E

3135

MACROGOL 800

E

3136

MACROGOL 8000

E

3137

MACROGOL 900

E

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

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.95%.

3138

MACROGOL POLY(VINYL ALCOHOL) GRAFTED POLYMER

E

Only for use in oral medicines.

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

3139

MACROPIPER EXCELSUM VAR EXCELSUM

A, H

3140

MAGNESIUM AMINO ACID CHELATE

A, E, H

Only for use in oral medicines.

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

3141

MAGNESIUM ASCORBATE

A, E, H

3142

MAGNESIUM ASCORBATE MONOHYDRATE

A, E, H

3143

MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3144

MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE

A, E, H

3145

MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

3146

MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE TETRAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3147

MAGNESIUM CARBONATE HYDRATE

A, E, H

3148

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE 4.5-HYDRATE

A

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

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

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

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

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

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

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

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

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

3149

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

A, E, H

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium chloride hexahydrate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

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

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

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

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

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

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

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

3150

MAGNESIUM CITRATE

A, E, H

3151

MAGNESIUM CITRATE NONAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3152

MAGNESIUM CITRATE TETRADECAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3153

MAGNESIUM DIGLUTAMATE

A, E, H

3154

MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE

A, E, H

3155

MAGNESIUM GLYCEROPHOSPHATE

A, E, H

3156

MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

3157

MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE DIHYDRATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

Magnesium is a mandatory component of Magnesium glycinate dihydrate.

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

3158

MAGNESIUM HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE

H

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium hydrogen phosphate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

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

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

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

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

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

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

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

3159

MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

A, E

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

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium hydroxide.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

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

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

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

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

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

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

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

3160

MAGNESIUM LYSINATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

3161

MAGNESIUM METHIONINATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

3162

MAGNESIUM NITRATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3163

MAGNESIUM OROTATE

A, E, H

3164

MAGNESIUM OROTATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

3165

MAGNESIUM OXIDE

A, E, H

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium oxide.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

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

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

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

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

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

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

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

3166

MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE PENTAHYDRATE

A, E, H

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium phosphate pentahydrate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

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

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

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

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

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

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

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

3167

MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE TRIBASIC

A, E, H

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium phosphate tribasic.

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

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

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

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

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

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

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

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

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

3168

MAGNESIUM PYRUVATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

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

3169

MAGNESIUM STEARATE

E

3170

MAGNESIUM SULFATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

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

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium sulfate dihydrate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

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

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

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

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

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

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

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

3171

MAGNESIUM SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE

A, E, H

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

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

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

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

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

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

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

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

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

3172

MAGNESIUM SULFATE MONOHYDRATE

A, E, H

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

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium sulfate monohydrate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

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

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

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

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

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

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

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

3173

MAGNESIUM SULFATE TRIHYDRATE

A, E, H

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

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium sulfate trihydrate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

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

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

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

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

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

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

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

3174

MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE

E

Magnesium is a mandatory component of magnesium trisilicate.

When used in a medicine:

(a) with an oral route of administration;

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

(c) where the maximum recommended daily dose for:

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

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

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

the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

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

3175

MAGNOLIA GLAUCA

A, H

3176

MAGNOLIA LILIFLORA

A, H

3177

MAGNOLIA OBOVATA

A, H

3178

MAGNOLIA OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

3179

MAGNOLIA SALICIFOLIA

A, H

3180

MAIZE OIL

A, E, H

3181

MAIZE STARCH

A, E, H

3182

MALACHITE GREEN

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

3183

MALIC ACID

E

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

3184

MALPIGHIA GLABRA

A, E, H

3185

MALT EXTRACT

E

3186

MALTITOL

E

3187

MALTITOL SOLUTION

E

3188

MALTODEXTRIN

E

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

3189

MALTOL

E

3190

MALTONE

E

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

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

3191

MALTOSE

E

3192

MALUS DOMESTICA

A, E, H

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

3193

MALUS SYLVESTRIS

A, H

3194

MALVA MOSCHATA

A, H

3195

MALVA SYLVESTRIS

A, E, H

3196

MALVA VERTICILLATA

A, H

3197

MANDARIN

E

3198

MANDARIN OIL

E

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

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

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

3199

MANDARIN OIL COLDPRESSED

A, E, H

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

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

3200

MANDARIN OIL TERPENES

E

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

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

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

3201

MANDARIN RESIDUE

E

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

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

3202

MANDRAGORA OFFICINARUM

A, H

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

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

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

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

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

3203

MANGANESE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3204

MANGANESE (II) DIASPARTATE

A, H

Only for use in oral medicines.

3205

MANGANESE (II) GLYCINATE

A, H

Only for use in oral medicines.

3206

MANGANESE ACETATE TETRAHYDRATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

3207

MANGANESE AMINO ACID CHELATE

A, E, H

Only for use in oral medicines.

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

3208

MANGANESE CHLORIDE TETRAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3209

MANGANESE DIASPARTATE

A, E, H

Only for use in oral medicines.

3210

MANGANESE GLUCONATE

A, E, H

3211

MANGANESE GLYCEROPHOSPHATE

A, E, H

3212

MANGANESE OXIDE

A, E, H

3213

MANGANESE SULFATE MONOHYDRATE

A, E, H

3214

MANGANESE SULFATE TETRAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3215

MANGIFERA INDICA

A, E, H

3216

MANGO

E, H

3217

MANIHOT ESCULENTA

A, H

3218

MANNITOL

E

3219

MARANTA ARUNDINACEA

A, H

3220

MARINE SPONGE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3221

MARJORAM OIL SPANISH

A, E, H

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

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

3222

MARJORAM OIL SWEET

A, E, H

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

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

3223

MARRUBIUM VULGARE

A, E, H

3224

MARSDENIA CUNDURANGO

A, H

3225

MARSHMALLOW ROOT DRY

A, H

3226

MARSHMALLOW ROOT POWDER

A, H

3227

MASSOIA LACTONE

E

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

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

3228

MASTIC

A, H

3229

MATE ABSOLUTE

E

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

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

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

3230

MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA

A, E, H

3231

MATRICARIA FLOWER DRY

A, E, H

3232

MEADOWSWEET HERB DRY

A, H

Methyl salicylate is a mandatory component of meadowsweet herb dry.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

When for use in topical medicines for dermal application

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3233

MECOBALAMIN

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

3234

MEDICAGO SATIVA

A, E, H

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

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

3235

MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES

E

3236

MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA

A, E, H

Cineole is a mandatory component of Melaleuca alternifolia.

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

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

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

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

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

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

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

3237

MELALEUCA CAJUPUTI

A, E, H

Cineole is a mandatory component of Melaleuca cajuputi.

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

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

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

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

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

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

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

3238

MELALEUCA CITRINA

A, H

3239

MELALEUCA DISSITIFLORA

A, H

Cineole is a mandatory component of Melaleuca dissitiflora.

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

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

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

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

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

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

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

3240

MELALEUCA ERICIFOLIA

A, E, H

Cineole is a mandatory component of Melaleuca ericifolia.

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

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

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

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

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

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

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

3241

MELALEUCA LINARIIFOLIA

A, H

Cineole is a mandatory component of Melaleuca linariifolia.

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

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

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

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

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

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

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

3242

MELALEUCA OIL

A, E, H

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

When the plant preparation is oil and the concentration in the medicine is more than 25%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 mL and the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

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

- (NTAKEN) ‘Not to be taken’.

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

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

3243

MELALEUCA QUINQUENERVIA

A, E, H

Cineole is a mandatory component of Melaleuca quinquenervia.

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

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

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

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

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

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

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

3244

MELICOPE PTELEIFOLIA

A, H

3245

MELILOTUS OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

Coumarin is a mandatory component of Melilotus officinalis.

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

3246

MELISSA OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

3247

MELON

E

3248

MENADIONE SODIUM BISULFITE

E

3249

MENAQUINONE 7

A

For oral use only.

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

3250

MENISPERMUM CANADENSE

A, H

3251

MENTHA AQUATICA

A, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha aquatica.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

3252

MENTHA ARVENSIS

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha arvensis.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

3253

MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF OIL

E

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

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

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

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha arvensis leaf oil.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

3254

MENTHA ARVENSIS OIL

E

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

The total flavour proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must not be more than 5%.

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha arvensis oil.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

3255

MENTHA HAPLOCALYX

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha haplocalyx.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

3256

MENTHA PULEGIUM

A, H

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

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

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

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

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken';

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

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

When the medicine is for internal use:

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

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

3257

MENTHA SPICATA

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha spicata.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

3258

MENTHA X CARDIACA

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha x cardiaca.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

3259

MENTHA X PIPERITA

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of Mentha x piperita.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

3260

MENTHADIENYL ACETATE

E

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

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

3261

MENTHANYL ACETATE

E

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

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

3262

MENTHOFURAN

E

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

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

3263

MENTHOL

A, E

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

3264

MENTHONE

E

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

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

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

3265

MENTHONE GLYCERINE ACETAL

E

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

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

3266

MENTHONE THIOL FRACTION

E

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

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

3267

MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL

E

For oral use only.

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

3268

MENTHYL 2-HYDROXYETHYL CARBONATE

E

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

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

3269

MENTHYL 2-HYDROXYPROPYL CARBONATE

E

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

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

3270

MENTHYL ANTHRANILATE

A

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

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

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

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

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

3271

MENTHYL ISOVALERATE

E

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

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

3272

MENTHYL LACTATE

E

3273

MENYANTHES TRIFOLIATA

A, H

3274

MERCURIC CHLORIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

Mercury is a mandatory component of mercuric chloride.

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

3275

MERCURY

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

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

3276

METACRESOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3277

METHACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in oral medicines.

3278

METHANOL

E

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

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

3279

METHICONE

E

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

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

3280

METHIONINE

A, E

3281

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

E

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

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

3282

METHYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE

E

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

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

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

3283

METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE

E

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

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

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

3284

METHYL 3,6-DIMETHYLRESORCYLATE

E

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

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

3285

METHYL ACETATE

E

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

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

3286

METHYL ACETOPHENONE

E

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

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

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

3287

METHYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3288

METHYL ACRYLATE, METHYL METHACRYLATE AND METHACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER DISPERSION (30 PER CENT)

E

Methyl methacrylate is a mandatory component of methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate and methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion (30 per cent).

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

The route of administration for medicines that contain methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate and methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion (30 per cent) must be limited to oral use.

Methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate and methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion (30 per cent) is not permitted for use in children under the age of 4 years.

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

(a) 667 milligrams of methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate and methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion (30 per cent) to individuals aged 4 to 17 years (inclusive); and

(b) 2.33 grams of methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate and methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion (30 per cent) to individuals aged 18 years and above.

3289

METHYL ANISATE

E

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

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

3290

METHYL ANTHRANILATE

E

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

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

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

3291

METHYL BENZOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3292

METHYL BUTYRATE

E

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

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

3293

METHYL CAPROATE

E

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

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

3294

METHYL CAPRYLATE

E

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

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

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

3295

METHYL CARBITOL

E

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

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

3296

METHYL CEDRYL KETONE

E

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

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

3297

METHYL CHAVICOL

E

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

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

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

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

3298

METHYL CINNAMATE

E

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

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

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

3299

METHYL CIS-5-OCTENOATE

E

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

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

3300

METHYL CYCLOPENTENOLONE

E

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

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

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

3301

METHYL CYCLOPENTYLIDENEACETATE

E

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

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

3302

METHYL DI-TERT-BUTYL-4-HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE

E

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

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

3303

METHYL DIHYDROABIETATE

E

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

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

3304

METHYL DIISOPROPYL PROPIONAMIDE

E

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

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

3305

METHYL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3306

METHYL ETHYL KETONE

E

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

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

3307

METHYL EUGENOL

E

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

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

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

3308

METHYL FUROATE

E

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

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

3309

METHYL GLUCETH-10

E

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

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

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

3310

METHYL GLUCETH-20

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3311

METHYL GLUCETH-20 BENZOATE

E

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

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

3312

METHYL GLUCETH-20 SESQUIHYDRATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3313

METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3314

METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUIOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3315

METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3316

METHYL HEPTANOATE

E

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

The total flavour proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must not be more than 5%.

3317

METHYL HEPTENONE

E

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

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

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

3318

METHYL HEPTYL KETONE

E

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

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

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

3319

METHYL HEXYL CARBINOL

E

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

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

3320

METHYL HEXYL KETONE

E

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

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

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

3321

METHYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3322

METHYL HYDROJASMONATE

E

The route(s) of administration for medicines that contain methyl hydrojasmonate must be limited to:

(a) topical for dermal use; and

(b) oral.

When used in oral medicines:

(a) methyl hydrojasmonate must only be included in medicines when in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour proprietary excipient formulation; and

(b) the total concentration of flavour proprietary excipient formulations containing methyl hydrojasmonate must not be more than 5% of the total medicine.

3323

METHYL HYDROXYBENZOATE

E

3324

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%.

3325

METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE

E

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

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

3326

METHYL ISOEUGENOL

E

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

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

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

3327

METHYL ISOVALERATE

E

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

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

3328

METHYL JASMONATE

E

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

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

3329

METHYL LAURATE

E

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

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