Permissible ingredients and requirements

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Item

Ingredient name

Purpose

Specific requirements

2860

KADSURA COCCINEA

A, H

2861

KAEMPFERIA GALANGA

A, H

2862

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%.

2863

KAOLIN

E

2864

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.

2865

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.

2866

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%.

2867

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%. 

2868

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'.

2869

KIDNEY BEAN

E

2870

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%.

2871

KIWI FRUIT

E

2872

KNAUTIA ARVENSIS

A, H

2873

KOREAN GINSENG ROOT DRY

A, H

2874

KOREAN GINSENG ROOT POWDER

A, H

2875

KRAMERIA IXIENA

A, H

2876

KRAMERIA LAPPACEA

A, H

2877

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'.

2878

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%.

2879

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%.

2880

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%.

2881

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.

2882

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%.

2883

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%.

2884

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%.

2885

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%.

2886

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%.

2887

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%.

2888

LABDANUM OIL

A, E, H

2889

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%.

2890

LACTALBUMIN

E

2891

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.

2892

LACTITOL

E

2893

LACTITOL MONOHYDRATE

E

2894

LACTO-N-NEOTETRAOSE

A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2895

LACTO-N-TETRAOSE

A

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

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

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

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 2 g of lacto-N-tetraose.

Not permitted for use in children aged below 1 year.

One of the following statements is required on the medicine label:

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

2896

LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS

A

2897

LACTOBACILLUS AMYLOVORUS

A

2898

LACTOBACILLUS BREVIS

A

2899

LACTOBACILLUS CASEI

A

2900

LACTOBACILLUS CASEI SUBSP. BIOVAR CASEI

A

2901

LACTOBACILLUS CRISPATUS

A

2902

LACTOBACILLUS DELBRUECKII SSP BULGARICUS

A

2903

LACTOBACILLUS DELBRUECKII SSP LACTIS

A

2904

LACTOBACILLUS FERMENTUM

A

2905

LACTOBACILLUS GALLINARUM

A

2906

LACTOBACILLUS GASSERI

A

2907

LACTOBACILLUS HELVETICUS

A

2908

LACTOBACILLUS JOHNSONII

A

2909

LACTOBACILLUS KEFIRANOFACIENS

A

2910

LACTOBACILLUS KEFIRGRANUM

A

2911

LACTOBACILLUS KEFIRI

A

2912

LACTOBACILLUS PARACASEI

A

2913

LACTOBACILLUS PARACASEI SUBSP. PARACASEI

A

2914

LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM

A

2915

LACTOBACILLUS REUTERI

A

2916

LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS

A

2917

LACTOBACILLUS SALIVARIUS SSP SALICINIUS

A

2918

LACTOBACILLUS SALIVARIUS SSP SALIVARIUS

A

2919

LACTOBIONIC ACID

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2920

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%.

2921

LACTOSE

E

2922

LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE

E

2923

LACTUCA SATIVA

A, H

2924

LACTUCA VIROSA

A, H

2925

LACTULOSE

E

2926

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.

2927

LAGENARIA VULGARIS

A, H

2928

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.

2929

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.

2930

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.

2931

LAMIUM ALBUM

A, H

2932

LANETH-5

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2933

LANOLIN ALCOHOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2934

LANOLIN OIL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2935

LANOLIN WAX

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2936

LANTANA CAMARA

A, H

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

2937

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%.

2938

LARIX DECIDUA

A, H

2939

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.

2940

LARREA TRIDENTATA

A, H

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

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

2941

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.

2942

LAURAMINE OXIDE

E

2943

LAUREL LEAF OIL

A, H

2944

LAURETH-10

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2945

LAURETH-12

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2946

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.

2947

LAURETH-23

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2948

LAURETH-3

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2949

LAURETH-4

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2950

LAURETH-7

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2951

LAURETH-8

E

2952

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.

2953

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%.

2954

LAUROMACROGOL 400

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2955

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%.

2956

LAURUS NOBILIS

A, E, H

When the plant preparation is oil or distillate, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 millilitres.

When the concentration of Laurus nobilis oil or distillate in the preparation is greater 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.

When the concentration of Laurus nobilis oil or distillate in the preparation is greater than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is greater than 15 millilitres, a child resistant closure must be fitted on the container.

When the concentration of Laurus nobilis oil or distillate in the preparation is greater than 25%, the medicine 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'.

2957

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%.

2958

LAURYL BETAINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2959

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%.

2960

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.

2961

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%.

2962

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%.

2963

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%.

2964

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.

2965

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.

2966

LAURYL PYRROLIDONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2967

LAURYLDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYSED COLLAGEN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2968

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%.

2969

LAURYLMETICONE COPOLYOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

2970

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%.

2971

LAVANDIN OIL ABRIAL

A, E, H

2972

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%.

2973

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%.

2974

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%.

2975

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%.

2976

LAVENDER OIL

A, E, H

2977

LAWSONIA INERMIS

A, H

2978

LEAD

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

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

2979

LEAD ACETATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

2980

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%.

2981

LECITHIN

A, E

2982

LEDEBOURIELLA SESELOIDES

A, H

2983

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.

2984

LEMNA MINOR

A, H

2985

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.

2986

LEMON BALM LEAF DRY

A, H

2987

LEMON BALM LEAF POWDER

A, E, H

2988

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.

2989

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.

2990

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.

2991

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%.

2992

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.

2993

LEMONGRASS OIL

A, E, H

2994

LENS CULINARIS

A, H

2995

LENTIL

E

2996

LENTINULA EDODES

A, E, H

2997

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%.

2998

LEONURUS CARDIACA

A, E, H

2999

LEONURUS SIBIRICUS

A, E, H

3000

LEPIDIUM APETALUM

A, H

3001

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).

3002

LEPTOSPERMUM PETERSONII

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

3003

LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM OIL

A

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

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

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

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

- (NTAKEN) ‘Not to be taken’

When the concentration is more than 25%, the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 mL but no more than 25 mL, a child resistant closure and restricted flow insert  must be fitted on the container and requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

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

- (NTAKEN) ‘Not to be taken’

3004

LESPEDEZA CAPITATA

A, H

3005

LETTUCE

E

3006

LEUCINE

A, E

3007

LEUZEA UNIFLORUM

A, H

3008

LEVISTICUM OFFICINALE

A, H

3009

LEVOCARNITINE

A

3010

LEVOCARNITINE FUMARATE

A

3011

LEVOCARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE

A

3012

LEVOCARNITINE MAGNESIUM CITRATE

A

3013

LEVOCARNITINE TARTRATE

A

3014

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.

3015

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.

3016

LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3017

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%.

3018

LIGHT KAOLIN

E

3019

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.

3020

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.

3021

LIGUSTICUM SINENSE

A, H

3022

LIGUSTICUM STRIATUM

A, E, H

3023

LIGUSTRUM LUCIDUM

A, H

3024

LILIUM BROWNII

A, H

3025

LILIUM CANDIDUM

A, E, H

3026

LILIUM LANCIFOLIUM

A, H

3027

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM

A, H

3028

LIME FRUIT

E

3029

LIME OIL

E

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

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

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

3030

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.

3031

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.

3032

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%.

3033

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%.

3034

LIME TREE FLOWER DRY

A, H

3035

LIME TREE FLOWER POWDER

A, H

3036

LIME, ESSENCE

E

3037

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%.

3038

LIMONENE

E

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

3039

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%.

3040

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%.

3041

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%.

3042

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%.

3043

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%.

3044

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%.

3045

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%.

3046

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%.

3047

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%.

3048

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%.

3049

LINDERA STRYCHNIFOLIA

A, H

3050

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%.

3051

LINOLEIC ACID

E

3052

LINOLENIC ACID

E

3053

LINSEED DRY

A, E, H

3054

LINSEED OIL

A, E, H

3055

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.

3056

LINSEED POWDER

A, E, H

3057

LINUM USITATISSIMUM

A, E, H

3058

LIPASE

A

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

3059

LIPPIA DULCIS

A, H

3060

LIQUID GLUCOSE

E

3061

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.

3062

LIQUIDAMBAR FORMOSANA

A, H

3063

LIQUIDAMBAR ORIENTALIS

A, H

3064

LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA

A, E, H

3065

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%.

3066

LIQUIDAMBAR TAIWANIANA

A, H

3067

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%.

3068

LIQUORICE DRY

A, E, H

3069

LIQUORICE LIQUID EXTRACT

A, E, H

3070

LIQUORICE POWDER

A, E, H

3071

LITCHI CHINENSIS

A, H

3072

LITHIUM CARBONATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3073

LITHOSPERMUM OFFICINALE

A, H

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

3074

LITSEA CUBEBA

A, E, H

3075

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%.

3076

LOBARIA PULMONARIA

A, H

3077

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.

3078

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.

3079

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.

3080

LOLIUM PERENNE

A, H

3081

LOLIUM TEMULENTUM

A, H

3082

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%.

3083

LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM

A, E, H

3084

LONICERA JAPONICA

A, E, H

3085

LONICERA PERICLYMENUM

A, H

3086

LOPHATHERUM GRACILE

A, H

3087

LOQUAT

E

3088

LORANTHUS PARASITICUS

A, H

3089

LOROPETALUM CHINENSIS

A, H

3090

LOTUS CORNICULATUS

A, H

3091

LOVAGE OIL

A, E, H

3092

LOVAGE ROOT DRY

A, H

3093

LOVAGE ROOT POWDER

A, H

3094

LUDWIGIA PROSTRATA

A, H

3095

LUFFA CYLINDRICA

A, H

3096

LUFFA PURGANS

A, H

3097

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.

3098

LYCHEE

E

3099

LYCIUM BARBARUM

A, H

3100

LYCIUM CHINENSE

A, E, H

3101

LYCOPENE

A, E

3102

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.

3103

LYCOPODIUM ANNOTINUM

A, H

3104

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM

A, H

3105

LYCOPODIUM COMPLANATUM

A, H

3106

LYCOPUS EUROPAEUS

A, H

3107

LYCOPUS LUCIDUS

A, H

3108

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%.

3109

LYGODIUM JAPONICUM

A, H

3110

LYSIMACHIA CHRISTINAE

A, H

3111

LYSIMACHIA VULGARIS

A, H

3112

LYSINE

A, E

3113

LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE

A, E

3114

LYTHRUM HYSSOPIFOLIA

A, H

3115

LYTHRUM SALICARIA

A, H

3116

LYTHRUM VERTICILLATUM

A, H

3117

MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA

A, E

3118

MACADAMIA NUT

E

3119

MACADAMIA NUT OIL

E

3120

MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA

A, E, H

3121

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%.

3122

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.

3123

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.

3124

MACROGOL 1000

E

3125

MACROGOL 1450

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3126

MACROGOL 1500

E

3127

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%.

3128

MACROGOL 200

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3129

MACROGOL 20000

E

3130

MACROGOL 300

E

3131

MACROGOL 3000

E

3132

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.

3133

MACROGOL 40

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3134

MACROGOL 400

E

3135

MACROGOL 4000

E

3136

MACROGOL 45000

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3137

MACROGOL 600

E

3138

MACROGOL 6000

E

3139

MACROGOL 600000

E

3140

MACROGOL 800

E

3141

MACROGOL 8000

E

3142

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%.

3143

MACROGOL POLY(VINYL ALCOHOL) GRAFTED POLYMER

E

Only for use in oral medicines.

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

3144

MACROPIPER EXCELSUM VAR EXCELSUM

A, H

3145

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.

3146

MAGNESIUM ASCORBATE

A, E, H

3147

MAGNESIUM ASCORBATE MONOHYDRATE

A, E, H

3148

MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3149

MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE

A, E, H

3150

MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

3151

MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE TETRAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3152

MAGNESIUM CARBONATE HYDRATE

A, E, H

3153

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.

3154

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.

3155

MAGNESIUM CITRATE

A, E, H

3156

MAGNESIUM CITRATE NONAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3157

MAGNESIUM CITRATE TETRADECAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3158

MAGNESIUM DIGLUTAMATE

A, E, H

3159

MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE

A, E, H

3160

MAGNESIUM GLYCEROPHOSPHATE

A, E, H

3161

MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

3162

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.

3163

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.

3164

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.

3165

MAGNESIUM LYSINATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

3166

MAGNESIUM METHIONINATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

3167

MAGNESIUM NITRATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3168

MAGNESIUM OROTATE

A, E, H

3169

MAGNESIUM OROTATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

3170

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.

3171

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.

3172

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.

3173

MAGNESIUM PYRUVATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

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

3174

MAGNESIUM STEARATE

E

3175

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.

3176

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.

3177

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.

3178

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.

3179

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.

3180

MAGNOLIA GLAUCA

A, H

3181

MAGNOLIA LILIFLORA

A, H

3182

MAGNOLIA OBOVATA

A, H

3183

MAGNOLIA OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

3184

MAGNOLIA SALICIFOLIA

A, H

3185

MAIZE

E

3186

MAIZE BRAN

E

3187

MAIZE OIL

A, E, H

3188

MAIZE STARCH

A, E, H

3189

MALACHITE GREEN

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

3190

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.

3191

MALPIGHIA GLABRA

A, E, H

3192

MALT EXTRACT

E

3193

MALTITOL

E

3194

MALTITOL SOLUTION

E

3195

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.

3196

MALTOL

E

3197

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%.

3198

MALTOSE

E

3199

MALUS DOMESTICA

A, E, H

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

3200

MALUS SYLVESTRIS

A, H

3201

MALVA MOSCHATA

A, H

3202

MALVA SYLVESTRIS

A, E, H

3203

MALVA VERTICILLATA

A, H

3204

MANDARIN

E

3205

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%.

3206

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.

3207

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%.

3208

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%.

3209

MANDARINAL 32048

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%.

3210

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%.

3211

MANGANESE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3212

MANGANESE (II) DIASPARTATE

A, H

Only for use in oral medicines.

3213

MANGANESE (II) GLYCINATE

A, H

Only for use in oral medicines.

3214

MANGANESE ACETATE TETRAHYDRATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

3215

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.

3216

MANGANESE CHLORIDE TETRAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3217

MANGANESE DIASPARTATE

A, E, H

Only for use in oral medicines.

3218

MANGANESE GLUCONATE

A, E, H

3219

MANGANESE GLYCEROPHOSPHATE

A, E, H

3220

MANGANESE OXIDE

A, E, H

3221

MANGANESE SULFATE MONOHYDRATE

A, E, H

3222

MANGANESE SULFATE TETRAHYDRATE

A, E, H

3223

MANGIFERA INDICA

A, E, H

3224

MANGO

E, H

3225

MANIHOT ESCULENTA

A, H

3226

MANNITOL

E

3227

MARANTA ARUNDINACEA

A, H

3228

MARINE SPONGE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3229

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).

3230

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).

3231

MARRUBIUM VULGARE

A, E, H

3232

MARSDENIA CUNDURANGO

A, H

3233

MARSHMALLOW ROOT DRY

A, H

3234

MARSHMALLOW ROOT POWDER

A, H

3235

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%.

3236

MASTIC

A, H

3237

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%.

3238

MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA

A, E, H

3239

MATRICARIA FLOWER DRY

A, E, H

3240

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'.

3241

MECOBALAMIN (CO-METHYLCOBALAMIN)

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

3242

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.

3243

MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES

E

3244

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.

3245

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.

3246

MELALEUCA CITRINA

A, H

3247

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.

3248

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.

3249

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.

3250

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.

3251

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.

3252

MELICOPE PTELEIFOLIA

A, H

3253

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%.

3254

MELISSA OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

3255

MELON

E

3256

MENADIONE SODIUM BISULFITE

E

3257

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.

3258

MENISPERMUM CANADENSE

A, H

3259

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.

3260

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.

3261

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.

3262

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.

3263

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.

3264

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.

3265

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.

3266

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.

3267

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.

3268

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.

3269

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%.

3270

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%.

3271

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.

3272

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%.

3273

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%.

3274

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%.

3275

MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL

E

For oral use only.

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

3276

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%.

3277

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%.

3278

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).

3279

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%.

3280

MENTHYL LACTATE

E

3281

MENYANTHES TRIFOLIATA

A, H

3282

MERCURIC CHLORIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3283

MERCURY

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

3284

METACRESOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3285

METHACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in oral medicines.

3286

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%.

3287

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%.

3288

METHIONINE

A, E

3289

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%.

3290

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%.

3291

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%.

3292

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%.

3293

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%.

3294

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%.

3295

METHYL ACETYL RICINOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3296

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%.

3297

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%.

3298

METHYL BENZOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3299

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%.

3300

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%.

3301

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%.

3302

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%.

3303

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%.

3304

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%.

3305

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%.

3306

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%.

3307

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%.

3308

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%.

3309

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%.

3310

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%.

3311

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%.

3312

METHYL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3313

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%.

3314

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%.

3315

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%.

3316

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.

3317

METHYL GLUCETH-20

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3318

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%.

3319

METHYL GLUCETH-20 SESQUIHYDRATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3320

METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3321

METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUIOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3322

METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3323

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%.

3324

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%.

3325

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%.

3326

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%.

3327

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%.

3328

METHYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3329

METHYL HYDROJASMONATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

3330

METHYL HYDROXYBENZOATE

E

3331

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%.

3332

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%.

3333

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%.

3334

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%.

3335

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%.

3336

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%.

3337

METHYL LINOLEATE

E

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

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