Note: See sections 5, 6 and 6A.

Permissible ingredients and requirements

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Item

Ingredient Name

Purpose

Specific requirements

3640

P-ALPHA-DIMETHYL STYRENE

E

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

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

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

 

3641

P-ANISIC ACID

E

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

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

 

3642

PADIMATE O

A

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

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

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

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

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

 

3643

PADINA PAVONICA THALLUS PHYTOSTEROLS

E

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

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

 

3644

PAEONIA LACTIFLORA

A, E, H

 

3645

PAEONIA OBOVATA

A, H

 

3646

PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA

A, E, H

 

3647

PAEONIA VEITCHII

A, H

 

3648

PALIURUS SPINA-CHRISTI

A, H

 

3649

PALLADIUM

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

3650

PALM FRUIT OIL

A, E, H

 

3651

PALM GLYCERIDES

E

 

3652

PALM KERNEL OIL

A, E, H

 

3653

PALM TOCOTRIENOLS COMPLEX

A, H

 

3654

PALMARIA PALMATA

A, H

 

3655

PALMAROSA OIL

A, E, H

 

3656

PALMIDROL

A

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

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

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

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

- (ADULT) ‘Adults only.’

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

 

3657

PALMITIC ACID

E

 

3658

PALMITOLEIC ACID-RICH FATTY ACID ETHYL ESTERS

A

 

3659

PALMITOYL DIPEPTIDE-7

E

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

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

 

3660

PALMITOYL HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM AMYLOPECTIN/GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER

E

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

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

 

3661

PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE

E

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

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

 

3662

PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-3

E

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

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

 

3663

PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-3

E

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

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

 

3664

PANAX GINSENG

A, E, H

 

3665

PANAX JAPONICUS

A, H

 

3666

PANAX NOTOGINSENG

A, H

 

3667

PANAX PSEUDOGINSENG

A, H

 

3668

PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUS

A, H

 

3669

PANICUM MILIACEUM

A, H

 

3670

PANTETHINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3671

PANTHENOL

A, E

 

3672

PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3673

PANTOLACTONE

E

 

3674

PANTOTHENIC ACID

A, E

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

 

3675

PANTOTHENIC ACID POLYPEPTIDE

E

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

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

 

3676

PAPAIN

A, E

 

3677

PAPER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3678

PAPRIKA OLEORESIN

E

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

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

 

3679

PARA-CRESOL

E

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

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

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

 

3680

PARA-CRESYL ACETATE

E

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

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

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

 

3681

PARA-CRESYL ISOBUTYRATE

E

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

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

 

3682

PARA-CRESYL PHENYLACETATE

E

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

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

 

3683

PARA-CYMENE

E

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

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

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

 

3684

PARA-ETHOXYBENZALDEHYDE

E

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

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

 

3685

PARA-ETHYL CRESOXYACETATE

E

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

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

 

3686

PARA-ETHYLPHENOL

E

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

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

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

 

3687

PARA-HYDROXY BENZALACETONE

E

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

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

 

3688

PARA-HYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

E

 

3689

PARA-MENTHA-8-THIOL-3-ONE

E

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

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

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

 

3690

PARA-METHYL ACETOPHENONE

E

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

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

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

 

3691

PARA-METHYL ANISOLE

E

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

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

 

3692

PARA-METHYL DIMETHYLBENZYL CARBINOL

E

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

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

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

 

3693

PARA-PROPYL ANISOLE

E

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

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

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

 

3694

PARA-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXYL ACETATE

E

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

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

 

3695

PARA-TERT-BUTYLPHENYL-ALPHA-METHYLHYDROCINNAMIC ALDEHYDE

E

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

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

 

3696

PARA-TOLUALDEHYDE

E

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

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

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

 

3697

PARA-TOLYL ACETALDEHYDE

E

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

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

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

 

3698

PARAMERIA LAEVIGATA

A, H

 

3699

PARIETARIA JUDAICA

A, H

 

3700

PARIS POLYPHYLLA

A, H

 

3701

PARIS QUADRIFOLIA

A, H

 

3702

PARSLEY HERB DRY

A, E, H

The requirements specified below apply to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is:

- listed in the Register on or after 1 March 2025; or

- released for supply on or after 1 March 2026.

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

unless when:

(a) parsley herb dry is used as an active homoeopathic ingredient at a homoeopathic potency of more than 12X; or

(b) parsley herb dry is used as an excipient in a flavour where the total concentration of flavour proprietary excipient formulations containing parsley herb dry must not be more than 5% of the total medicine; or

(c) parsley herb dry is used as an excipient in a fragrance where the total concentration of fragrance proprietary excipient formulations containing parsley herb dry must not be more than 1% of the total medicine.

 

3703

PARSLEY HERB OIL

A, E, H

The requirements specified below apply to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is:

- listed in the Register on or after 1 March 2025; or

- released for supply on or after 1 March 2026.

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

unless when:

(a) parsley herb oil is used as an active homoeopathic ingredient at a homoeopathic potency of more than 12X; or

(b) parsley herb oil is used as an excipient in a flavour where the total concentration of flavour proprietary excipient formulations containing parsley herb oil must not be more than 5% of the total medicine; or

(c) parsley herb oil is used as an excipient in a fragrance where the total concentration of fragrance proprietary excipient formulations containing parsley herb oil must not be more than 1% of the total medicine.

 

3704

PARSLEY HERB POWDER

A, E, H

The requirements specified below apply to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is:

- listed in the Register on or after 1 March 2025; or

- released for supply on or after 1 March 2026.

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

unless when:

(a) parsley herb powder is used as an active homoeopathic ingredient at a homoeopathic potency of more than 12X; or

(b) parsley herb powder is used as an excipient in a flavour where the total concentration of flavour proprietary excipient formulations containing parsley herb powder must not be more than 5% of the total medicine; or

(c) parsley herb powder is used as an excipient in a fragrance where the total concentration of fragrance proprietary excipient formulations containing parsley herb powder must not be more than 1% of the total medicine.

 

3705

PARSLEY SEED OIL

A, E, H

The requirements specified below apply to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is:

- listed in the Register on or after 1 March 2025; or

- released for supply on or after 1 March 2026.

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

unless when:

(a) parsley seed oil is used as an active homoeopathic ingredient at a homoeopathic potency of more than 12X; or

(b) parsley seed oil is used as an excipient in a flavour where the total concentration of a flavour proprietary excipient formulations containing parsley seed oil must not be more than 5% of the total medicine; or

(c) parsley seed oil is used as an excipient in a fragrance where the total concentration of fragrance excipient formulations containing parsley seed oil must not be more than 1% of the total medicine.

 

3706

PARTHENOCISSUS TRICUSPIDATA

A, H

 

3707

PARTIALLY DEHYDRATED LIQUID SORBITOL

E

Sorbitol is a mandatory component of partially dehydrated liquid sorbitol.

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

 

3708

PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYA OIL

E

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

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

 

3709

PARTIALLY REFINED PORPHYRA YEZOENSIS CYTOPLASM EXTRACT

E

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

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

 

3710

PASPALUM NOTATUM

A, H

 

3711

PASSIFLORA CAERULEA

A, H

 

3712

PASSIFLORA EDULIS

E

 

3713

PASSIFLORA HERB DRY

A, H

 

3714

PASSIFLORA INCARNATA

A, E, H

 

3715

PATCHOULI OIL

E

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

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

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

 

3716

PATENT BLUE V

E

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

 

3717

PATENT BLUE V ALUMINIUM LAKE

E

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

 

3718

PATRINIA SCABIOSIFOLIA

A, H

 

3719

PATRINIA VILLOSA

A, H

 

3720

PAULLINIA CUPANA

A, E, H

Caffeine is a mandatory component of Paullinia cupana.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

3721

PAULLINIA PINNATA

A, H

 

3722

PAWPAW

E

 

3723

PEA

E

 

3724

PEA STARCH

E

 

3725

PEACH

E

 

3726

PEAR

E

 

3727

PECAN

E

 

3728

PECTIN

A, E

 

3729

PEG-10 DIMETICONE

E

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

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

 

3730

PEG-10 SOYA STEROL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3731

PEG-100 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3732

PEG-12 DILAURATE

E

 

3733

PEG-12 DIMETICONE/PPG-20 CROSSPOLYMER

E

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

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

 

3734

PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3735

PEG-120 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3736

PEG-15 COCAMINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3737

PEG-150 DISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3738

PEG-20 ALMOND GLYCERIDES

E

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

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

 

3739

PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE DISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3740

PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3741

PEG-20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3742

PEG-20 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3743

PEG-25 PABA

A

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

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

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

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

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

 

3744

PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3745

PEG-30 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3746

PEG-35 CASTOR OIL

E

 

3747

PEG-4 DILAURATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3748

PEG-4 LAURATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

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

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

 

3749

PEG-4 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3750

PEG-40 CASTOR OIL

E

 

3751

PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

E

 

3752

PEG-40 SORBITAN DIISOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

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

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

 

3753

PEG-40 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3754

PEG-45/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3755

PEG-5 GLYCERYL STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3756

PEG-50 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3757

PEG-55 PROPYLENE GLYCOL OLEATE

E

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

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

 

3758

PEG-6 LAURAMIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3759

PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES

E

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

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

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

 

3760

PEG-60 GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE

E

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

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

 

3761

PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3762

PEG-7 COCAMIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3763

PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3764

PEG-7 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3765

PEG-75 LANOLIN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3766

PEG-75 STEARATE

E

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

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

 

3767

PEG-8 CETYL DIMETHICONE

E

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

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

 

3768

PEG-8 DILAURATE

E

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

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

 

3769

PEG-8 DISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3770

PEG-8 LAURATE

E

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

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

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

 

3771

PEG-8 PROPYLENE GLYCOL COCOATE

E

 

3772

PEG-8 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3773

PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETICONE

E

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

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

 

3774

PEG/PPG-14/7 DIMETHYL ETHER

E

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

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

 

3775

PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE

E

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

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

 

3776

PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS

A, E, H

 

3777

PELLITORINE

E

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

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

 

3778

PELTIGERA CANINA

A, H

 

3779

PENICILLIUM EXPANSUM

A, H

 

3780

PENNYROYAL OIL

E

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

3781

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE

E

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

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

 

3782

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE

E

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

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

 

3783

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRALAURATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

 

3784

PENTAMETHYLHEPTENONE

E

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

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

 

3785

PENTANE

E

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

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

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

 

3786

PENTASODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE TETRAMETHYLENE PHOSPHONATE

E

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

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

 

3787

PENTYLENE GLYCOL

E

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

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

 

3788

PEPPER BLACK

E, H

 

3789

PEPPER OIL TERPENELESS

E

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

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

 

3790

PEPPERMINT AMERICAN EXT.

E

Menthol is a mandatory component of peppermint american ext.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

 

3791

PEPPERMINT LEAF DRY

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of peppermint leaf dry.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

 

3792

PEPPERMINT LEAF POWDER

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of peppermint leaf powder.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

 

3793

PEPPERMINT OIL

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of peppermint oil.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

 

3794

PEPPERMINT OIL TERPENELESS

E

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

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

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

Menthol is a mandatory component of peppermint oil terpeneless.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

 

3795

PEPPERMINT OIL TERPENES AND TERPENOIDS

E

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

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

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

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

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

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

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

 

3796

PERFLUOROPOLYMETHYLISOPROPYL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3797

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

E

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

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

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

 

3798

PERILLA FRUTESCENS

A, E, H

 

3799

PERILLALDEHYDE

E

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

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

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

 

3800

PERLITE

E

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

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

 

3801

PERMETHRIN

E

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

 

3802

PERSEA AMERICANA

A, E, H

 

3803

PERSIC OIL

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Persic oil.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

3804

PERSICARIA CHINENSIS

A, H

 

3805

PERSICARIA TINCTORIA

A, H

 

3806

PERU BALSAM

A, E, H

 

3807

PERU BALSAM OIL

A, E, H

 

3808

PETITGRAIN MANDARIN OIL

E

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

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

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

 

3809

PETITGRAIN OIL

E

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

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

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

 

3810

PETITGRAIN OIL CITRONNIER

E

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

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

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

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

 

3811

PETITGRAIN OIL PARAGUAY

A, E, H

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

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

 

3812

PETITGRAIN OIL TERPENELESS

E

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

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

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

 

3813

PETROSELINUM CRISPUM

A, E, H

The requirements specified below apply to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is:

- listed in the Register on or after 1 March 2025; or

- released for supply on or after 1 March 2026.

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

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

unless when:

(a) Petroselinum crispum is used as an active homoeopathic ingredient at a homoeopathic potency of more than 12X; or

(b) Petroselinum crispum is used as an excipient where the total concentration of flavour proprietary excipient formulations containing Petroselinum crispum must not be more than 5% of the total medicine; or

(c) Petroselinum crispum is used as an excipient in a fragrance where the total concentration of fragrance proprietary excipient formulations containing Petroselinum crispum must not be more than 1% of the total medicine.

 

3814

PEUCEDANUM PRAERUPTORUM

A, E, H

 

3815

PEUMUS BOLDUS

A, H

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

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

 

3816

PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA

A, H

 

3817

PHALARIS CANARIENSIS

A, H

 

3818

PHASEOLUS COCCINEUS

A, H

 

3819

PHASEOLUS VULGARIS

A, H

 

3820

PHELLINUS ROBINIAE

A, E, H

 

3821

PHELLODENDRON AMURENSE

A, E, H

 

3822

PHELLODENDRON CHINENSE

A, H

 

3823

PHENACETIN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

 

3824

PHENETHYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE

E

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

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

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

 

3825

PHENETHYL ACETATE

E

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

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

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

 

3826

PHENETHYL ALCOHOL

E

Permitted for use only:

a) in topical medicines for dermal application; and

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

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

 

3827

PHENETHYL BENZOATE

E

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

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

 

3828

PHENETHYL DIMETHICONE

E

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

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

 

3829

PHENETHYL ISOAMYL ETHER

E

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

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

 

3830

PHENETHYL ISOBUTYRATE

E

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

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

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

 

3831

PHENETHYL ISOVALERATE

E

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

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

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

 

3832

PHENETHYL PHENYLACETATE

E

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

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

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

 

3833

PHENETHYL SALICYLATE

E

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

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

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

 

3834

PHENOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

 

3835

PHENOXYACETALDEHYDE

E

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

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

 

3836

PHENOXYETHANOL

E

The requirements specified in paragraphs (a) to (b) below apply to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is:

- listed in the Register before 1 March 2025; and

- released for supply before 1 March 2026.

(a) Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

The requirements specified in paragraphs (c) to (d) below apply to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is:

- listed in the Register on or after 1 March 2025; or

- released for supply on or after 1 March 2026.

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

(d) The concentration of phenoxyethanol in the preparation must not exceed 1%.

 

3837

PHENOXYETHYL ISOBUTYRATE

E

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

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

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

 

3838

PHENOXYETHYLPARABEN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3839

PHENYL DIMETHICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3840

PHENYL TRIMETHICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3841

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE

E

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

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

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

 

3842

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL

E

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

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

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

 

3843

PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYLACETAL

E

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

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

 

3844

PHENYLACETIC ACID

E

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

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

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

 

3845

PHENYLALANINE

A, E

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

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

 

3846

PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID

A

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

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

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

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

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

 

3847

PHENYLETHYL BUTYRATE

E

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

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

 

3848

PHENYLETHYL CAPROATE

E

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

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

 

3849

PHENYLETHYL CAPRYLATE

E

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

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

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

 

3850

PHENYLETHYL CINNAMATE

E

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

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

 

3851

PHENYLETHYL FORMATE

E

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

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

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

 

3852

PHENYLETHYL METHYLETHYL CARBINOL

E

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

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

 

3853

PHENYLETHYL PROPIONATE

E

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

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

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

 

3854

PHENYLETHYL TIGLATE

E

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

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

 

3855

PHENYLISOPROPYL DIMETICONE

E

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

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

 

3856

PHENYLPROPANOL

E

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

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

 

3857

PHLEUM PRATENSE

A, H

Only permitted in preparations other than phleum pratense pollen extract.

 

3858

PHLOXINE B

E

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

 

3859

PHLOXINE B ALUMINIUM LAKE

E

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

 

3860

PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA

A, E, H

 

3861

PHOSPHATIDYL CHOLINE

E

 

3862

PHOSPHOLIPIDS

E

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

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

 

3863

PHOSPHORIC ACID

E, H

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

 

3864

PHOSPHORUS

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

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

 

3865

PHOTINIA SERRULATA

A, H

 

3866

PHRAGMITES AUSTRALIS

A, H

 

3867

PHYLLANTHUS AMARUS

A, H

 

3868

PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA

A, E, H

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

 

3869

PHYLLOSTACHYS NIGRA

A, E, H

 

3870

PHYSALIS ALKEKENGI

A, H

 

3871

PHYSALIS PUBESCENS

A, H

 

3872

PHYTANTRIOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

 

3873

PHYTOL

E

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

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

 

3874

PHYTOLACCA AMERICANA

A, H

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

 

3875

PHYTOMENADIONE

A, E

 

3876

PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

E

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

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

 

3877

PHYTOSTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE

E

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

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

 

3878

PICEA ABIES

A, H

 

3879

PICEA MARIANA

A, H

 

3880

PICRASMA EXCELSA

A, E, H

 

3881

PICRORRHIZA KURROA

A, E, H

 

3882

PIGMENT BLUE 15

E

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

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

 

3883

PIGMENT BLUE 15:1

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

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

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

 

3884

PIGMENT GREEN 7

E

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

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

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

 

3885

PIGMENT RED 4

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

3886

PIGMENT RED 53

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

3887

PIGMENT RED 57

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

3888

PIGMENT RED 57 ALUMINIUM LAKE

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

3889

PIGMENT RED 57 BARIUM LAKE

E

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

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

 

3890

PIGMENT RED 63

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

3891

PIGMENT WHITE 26

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

3892

PIGMENT YELLOW 12

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

3893

PILOCARPUS JABORANDI

A, H

Pilocarpine is a mandatory component of Pilocarpus  jaborandi.

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

 

3894

PILOCARPUS MICROPHYLLUS

A, H

Pilocarpine is a mandatory component of Pilocarpus microphyllus.

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

 

3895

PILOCARPUS PINNATIFOLIUS

A, H

Pilocarpine is a mandatory component of Pilocarpus pinnatifolius.

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

 

3896

PIMENTA FRUIT OIL

A, E, H

 

3897

PIMENTA LEAF OIL

A, E, H

 

3898

PIMENTA OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

 

3899

PIMENTA RACEMOSA

A, E, H

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

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

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

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

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

- (NTAKEN) 'Not to be taken'.

 

3900

PIMPINELLA ANISUM

A, E, H

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

a) the nominal capacity of the container must not be more than 50 millilitres; and

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

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

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

 

3901

PIMPINELLA SAXIFRAGA

A, E, H

 

3902

PINE NEEDLE OIL SCOTCH

A, E, H

 

3903

PINE NEEDLE OIL TERPENELESS

E

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

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

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

 

3904

PINE OIL AROMATIC

A, E, H

 

3905

PINE OIL PUMILIO

A, E, H

 

3906

PINEAPPLE

E

 

3907

PINEAPPLE OILS

E

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

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

 

3908

PINELLIA TERNATA

A, H

 

3909

PINUS CONTORTA

A, E, H

 

3910

PINUS ELLIOTTII

E

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

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

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

 

3911

PINUS MASSONIANA

A, E, H

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

 

3912

PINUS MONTICOLA

A, E, H

 

3913

PINUS MUGO

A, E, H

 

3914

PINUS PALUSTRIS

E

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

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

 

3915

PINUS PINASTER

A, E, H

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

 

3916

PINUS PONDEROSA

A, E, H

 

3917

PINUS RADIATA

A, E, H

 

3918

PINUS STROBUS

A, E, H

 

3919

PINUS SYLVESTRIS

A, E, H

 

3920

PINUS TABULIFORMIS

A, E, H

 

3921

PINUS YUNNANENSIS

E

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

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

 

3922

PIPENZOLATE BROMIDE

E

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

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

 

3923

PIPER CHABA

A, E, H

 

3924

PIPER CUBEBA

A, E, H

 

3925

PIPER KADSURA

A, E, H

 

3926

PIPER LONGUM

A, E, H

 

3927

PIPER METHYSTICUM

A, H

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

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

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

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

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

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

The plant part must be root or rhizome.

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

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

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

 

3928

PIPER NIGRUM

A, E, H

 

3929

PIPER SARMENTOSUM

A, E, H

 

3930

PIPERINE

E

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

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

 

3931

PIPERITONE

E

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

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

 

3932

PIPERONAL

E

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

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

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

 

3933

PIPERONYL ACETONE

E

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

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

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

 

3934

PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3935

PIROCTONE OLAMINE

E

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

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

 

3936

PISCIDIA PISCIPULA

A, E, H

 

3937

PISTACIA LENTISCUS

A, E, H

 

3938

PISUM SATIVUM

A, E, H

 

3939

PLACENTA

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

3940

PLANTAGO AFRA

A, E, H

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

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

 

3941

PLANTAGO ARENARIA

A, H

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

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

 

3942

PLANTAGO ASIATICA

A, H

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

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

 

3943

PLANTAGO LANCEOLATA

A, E, H

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

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

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

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

 

3944

PLANTAGO MAJOR

A, E, H

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

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

 

3945

PLANTAGO OVATA

A, H

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

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

 

3946

PLANTAGO SEED DRY

A, H

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

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

 

3947

PLATANUS OCCIDENTALIS

A, E, H

 

3948

PLATANUS RACEMOSA

A, H

 

3949

PLATANUS × HISPANICA

A, H

 

3950

PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUS

A, E, H

 

3951

PLECTRANTHUS BARBATUS

A, E, H

 

3952

PLICATONE

E

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

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

 

3953

PLUM

E

 

3954

PLUMBAGO EUROPAEA

A, H

 

3955

PLUMERIA ALBA

A, E, H

 

3956

PLUMERIA RUBRA

A, E, H

 

3957

POA NEMORALIS

A, H

 

3958

POA PRATENSIS

A, H

 

3959

PODOPHYLLUM PELTATUM

A, H

Podophyllin and podophyllotoxin are mandatory components of Podophyllum peltatum.

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

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

 

3960

POGOSTEMON CABLIN

A, E, H

 

3961

POLACRILIN

E

 

3962

POLACRILIN POTASSIUM

E

 

3963

POLAPREZINC

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

Zinc is a mandatory component of Polaprezinc.

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

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

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

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

 

3964

POLIGLUSAM

A, E

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

When for internal use:

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

3965

POLIGLUSAM DERIVED FROM ASPERGILLUS NIGER

A, E

When for oral use:

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

3966

POLLACK-LIVER OIL

A, E

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

3967

POLLEN

E

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

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

 

3968

POLOXAMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3969

POLOXAMINE

E

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

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

 

3970

POLY C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE

E

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

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

 

3971

POLYACRYLAMIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

Acrylamide is a mandatory component of Polyacrylamide.

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

 

3972

POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6

E

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

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

 

3973

POLYACRYLATE DISPERSION (30 PER CENT)

E

Methyl methacrylate is a mandatory component of polyacrylate dispersion (30 per cent).

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

The route of administration for medicines that contain polyacrylate dispersion (30 per cent) must be limited to oral use.

Polyacrylate dispersion (30 per cent) is not permitted for use in children under the age of 4 years.

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

a) 1.33 grams of polyacrylate dispersion (30 per cent) to individuals aged 4 to 17 years (inclusive); and

b) 4.67 grams of polyacrylate dispersion (30 per cent) to individuals aged 18 years and above.

 

 

3974

POLYACRYLATE-1 CROSSPOLYMER

E

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

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

 

3975

POLYACRYLIC ACID

E

 

3976

POLYAMINO SUGAR CONDENSATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3977

POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE

E

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

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

 

3978

POLYBUTADIENE

E

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

 

3979

POLYBUTENE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

3980

POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL/PPG-9/1 COPOLYMER

E

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

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

 

3981

POLYCAPROLACTONE

E

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

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

 

3982

POLYDECENE

E

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

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

 

3983

POLYDEXTROSE

E

 

3984

POLYDIETHYLSILOXANE

E

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

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

 

3985

POLYDIMETHYL SILOXANE

E

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

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

 

3986

POLYESTER-10

E

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

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

 

3987

POLYESTER-25

E

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

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

 

3988

POLYESTER-7

E

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

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

 

3989

POLYESTER-8

E

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

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

 

3990

POLYETHYLENE

E

 

3991

POLYGALA CHINENSIS

A, H

 

3992

POLYGALA SENEGA

A, E, H

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

 

3993

POLYGALA SIBIRICA

A, E, H

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

 

3994

POLYGALA TENUIFOLIA

A

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

 

3995

POLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTASTEARATE

E

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

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

 

3996

POLYGLYCERYL-2 CAPRATE

E

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

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

 

3997

POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIISOSTEARATE

E

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

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

 

3998

POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application. 

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

 

3999

POLYGLYCERYL-2 DISTEARATE

E

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

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

 

4000

POLYGLYCERYL-2 ISOSTEARATE

E

Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate must:

(a) Only be used in topical medicines for dermal application; and

(b) Not be included in medicines intended for use on broken skin or in the eye.

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

 

4001

POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE

E

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

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

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

 

4002

POLYGLYCERYL-2-PEG-4 STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4003

POLYGLYCERYL-3 BEESWAX

E

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

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

 

4004

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4005

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DISTEARATE

E

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

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

 

4006

POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE

E

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

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

 

4007

POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE

E

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

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

 

4008

POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYRICINOLEATE

E

 

4009

POLYGLYCERYL-3 STEARATE/ISOSTEARATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE CROSSPOLYMER

E

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

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

 

4010

POLYGLYCERYL-4 DIISOSTEARATE/POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE/SEBACATE

E

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

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

 

4011

POLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE

E

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

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

 

4012

POLYGLYCERYL-4 OLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4013

POLYGLYCERYL-6 POLYRICINOLEATE

E

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

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

 

4014

POLYGLYCERYL-6 RICINOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4015

POLYGONATUM MULTIFLORUM

A, H

 

4016

POLYGONATUM OFFICINALE

A, H

 

4017

POLYGONATUM SIBIRICUM

A, E, H

 

4018

POLYGONUM AVICULARE

A, E, H

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

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

 

4019

POLYGONUM BISTORTA

A, H

 

4020

POLYGONUM ODORATUM

A, H

 

4021

POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4022

POLYISOBUTYLENE

E

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

Must comply with:

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

 

4023

POLYISOPRENE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4024

POLYLIMONENE

E

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

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

 

4025

POLYMETHACRYLIC ACID

E

 

4026

POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE

E

Methyl methacrylate is a mandatory component of polymethyl methacrylate.

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

 

4027

POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE

E

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

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

 

4028

POLYPORUS UMBELLATUS

A, H

 

4029

POLYPROPYLENE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4030

POLYPROPYLENE GLYCOL

E

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

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

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

 

4031

POLYQUATERNIUM-10

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4032

POLYQUATERNIUM-11

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4033

POLYQUATERNIUM-22

E

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

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

 

4034

POLYQUATERNIUM-24

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4035

POLYQUATERNIUM-28

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4036

POLYQUATERNIUM-37

E

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

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

 

4037

POLYQUATERNIUM-4

E

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

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

 

4038

POLYQUATERNIUM-44

E

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

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

 

4039

POLYQUATERNIUM-51

E

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

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

 

4040

POLYQUATERNIUM-7

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4041

POLYSILICONE-11

E

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

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

 

4042

POLYSILICONE-14

E

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

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

 

4043

POLYSILICONE-15

A

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

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

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

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

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

 

4044

POLYSILICONE-2

E

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

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

 

4045

POLYSORBATE 20

E

 

4046

POLYSORBATE 40

E

 

4047

POLYSORBATE 60

E

 

4048

POLYSORBATE 65

E

 

4049

POLYSORBATE 80

E

 

4050

POLYSORBATE 85

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4051

POLYSTYRENE

E

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

 

4052

POLYTEF

E

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

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

 

4053

POLYURETHANE-34

E

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

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

 

4054

POLYURETHANE-62

E

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

 

4055

POLYVINYL ACETATE

E

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

 

4056

POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE

E

 

4057

POLYVINYL ALCOHOL

E

 

4058

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4059

POMEGRANATE

E

 

4060

PONCEAU SX

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

4061

PONCIRUS TRIFOLIATA

A, H

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

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

 

4062

PONGAMOL

E

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

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

 

4063

PONTEDERIA CRASSIPES

A, H

 

4064

POPPY SEED

E, H

 

4065

POPPY SEED OIL

E, H

 

4066

POPULUS ALBA

A, H

 

4067

POPULUS BALSAMIIFERA

A, E, H

 

4068

POPULUS CANDICANS

A, H

 

4069

POPULUS DELTOIDES

A, H

 

4070

POPULUS NIGRA

A, H

 

4071

POPULUS TREMULA

A, H

 

4072

POPULUS TREMULOIDES

A, H

 

4073

PORCINE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

 

4074

PORPHYRIDIUM PURPUREUM EXTRACT

E

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

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

 

4075

PORTULACA OLERACEA

A, E, H

 

4076

POTABLE WATER

E

 

4077

POTASSIUM ACETATE

E

 

4078

POTASSIUM ARSENITE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

4079

POTASSIUM ASCORBATE

A, E, H

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

 

4080

POTASSIUM ASCORBATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

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

 

4081

POTASSIUM ASCORBYL TOCOPHERYL PHOSPHATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4082

POTASSIUM ASPARTATE

A, E, H

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

 

4083

POTASSIUM ASPARTATE DIHYDRATE

A, E, H

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

 

4084

POTASSIUM ASPARTATE MONOHYDRATE

A, E

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

 

4085

POTASSIUM BICARBONATE

E

 

4086

POTASSIUM BROMIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

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

 

4087

POTASSIUM CARBONATE

E, H

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

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

 

4088

POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4089

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

A, E, H

When for oral use:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (UOAD) 'Use only as directed'

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

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

 

4090

POTASSIUM CITRATE

A, E, H

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

 

4091

POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYSED COLLAGEN

E

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

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

 

4092

POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYSED SOY PROTEIN

E

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

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

 

4093

POTASSIUM DICHROMATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

4094

POTASSIUM GLUCONATE

A, E, H

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

 

4095

POTASSIUM GLYCEROPHOSPHATE

A, E, H

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

 

4096

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

E

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

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

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

 

4097

POTASSIUM HYDROXYCITRATE

A, H

The requirements specified below apply to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is:

- listed in the Register on or after 1 March 2025; or

- released for supply on or after 1 March 2026.

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

‘In very rare cases, potassium hydroxycitrate may harm the liver. Stop use and see a doctor if you have yellowing skin/eyes or unusual: fatigue, nausea, appetite loss, abdominal pain, dark urine, or itching.’

Medicines containing potassium hydroxycitrate must not be directed for use in children, or in pregnant or lactating women. 

 

4098

POTASSIUM IODATE

A, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of potassium iodate.

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

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

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

 

4099

POTASSIUM IODIDE

A, E, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of potassium iodide.

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

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

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

 

4100

POTASSIUM METABISULFITE

E

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

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

 

4101

POTASSIUM METAPHOSPHATE

E

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

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

 

4102

POTASSIUM NITRATE

A, H

Only for dental use.

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

 

4103

POTASSIUM OROTATE

A, E, H

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

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

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

 

4104

POTASSIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

E

Only for oral application, dental or topical use.

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

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

 

4105

POTASSIUM SORBATE

E

 

4106

POTASSIUM STANNATE

E

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

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

 

4107

POTASSIUM STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4108

POTASSIUM SULFATE

A, E, H

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

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

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

 

4109

POTATO STARCH

E

 

4110

POTENTILLA ANSERINA

A, H

 

4111

POTENTILLA CHINENSIS

A, H

 

4112

POTENTILLA DISCOLOR

A, H

 

4113

POTENTILLA ERECTA

A, E, H

 

4114

POTENTILLA REPTANS

A, H

 

4115

POTERIUM OFFICINALE

A, E, H

 

4116

POTERIUM SANGUISORBA

A, H

 

4117

POVIDONE

E

 

4118

POWDERED CELLULOSE

E

 

4119

PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL ETHER

E

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

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

 

4120

PPG-12/SMDI COPOLYMER

E

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

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

 

4121

PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER

E

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

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

 

4122

PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER BENZOATE

E

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

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

 

4123

PPG-17/IPDI/DMPA COPOLYMER

E

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

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

 

4124

PPG-2 LANOLIN ALCOHOL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4125

PPG-2 MYRISTYL ETHER PROPIONATE

E

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

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

 

4126

PPG-20 LANOLIN ALCOHOL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4127

PPG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER

E

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

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

 

4128

PPG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER DISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4129

PPG-3 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

E

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

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

 

4130

PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4131

PPG-5-CETETH-20

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4132

PPG-5-LAUROMACROGOL 250

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4133

PRALINE

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%.

 

4134

PREGELATINISED MAIZE STARCH

E

 

4135

PREGELATINISED POTATO STARCH

E

 

4136

PREGELATINISED RICE STARCH

E

 

4137

PREGELATINISED STARCH

E

 

4138

PREGELATINISED WHEAT STARCH

E

When the route of administration is other than topical or mucosal, gluten is a mandatory component of pregelatinised wheat starch.

 

4139

PRENYL 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%.

 

4140

PRICKLY ASH BARK DRY

A, H

 

4141

PRICKLY ASH BARK POWDER

A, H

 

4142

PRIMULA VERIS

A, E, H

 

4143

PRIMULA VULGARIS

A, E, H

 

4144

PRINSEPIA UNIFLORA

A, H

 

4145

PROBOSCIDEA PARVIFLORA

A, H

 

4146

PROGESTERONE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

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

 

4147

PROLINE

A, E

 

4148

PROPAN-1-OL

E

Only for use in:

- topical medicines for dermal application; or

- in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

The concentration of propan-1-ol in the medicine must not be more than 18%.

When used in medicines in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour proprietary excipient formulation, the total flavour proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must not be more than 5%.

 

4149

PROPANE

E

Only for use as an excipient propellant ingredient.

 

4150

PROPANEDIOL

E

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

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

 

4151

PROPENYL GUAETHOL

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%.

 

4152

PROPIONALDEHYDE

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%.

 

4153

PROPIONIC ACID

E

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

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

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

 

4154

PROPIONYLLEVOCARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE

A, H

 

4155

PROPOLIS

A, E

Lead is a mandatory component of Propolis.

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

When used topically, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

-(PROP1) 'WARNING: Propolis may cause skin irritation. Test before use'

When used for other than for topical, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (PROP2) 'Warning: Propolis may cause allergic reactions. If irritation or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs, discontinue use.'

 

4156

PROPOLIS BALSAM

A, E

Lead is a mandatory component of Propolis balsam.

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

When used topically, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

-(PROP1) 'WARNING: Propolis may cause skin irritation. Test before use'

When used for other than for topical, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (PROP2) 'Warning: Propolis may cause allergic reactions. If irritation or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs, discontinue use.'

 

4157

PROPOLIS DRY EXTRACT

A, E

Lead is a mandatory component of Propolis dry extract.

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

When used topically, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

-(PROP1) 'WARNING: Propolis may cause skin irritation. Test before use'

When used for other than for topical, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (PROP2) 'Warning: Propolis may cause allergic reactions. If irritation or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs, discontinue use.'

 

4158

PROPOLIS LIQUID EXTRACT

A, E

Lead is a mandatory component of Propolis liquid extract.

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

When used topically, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

-(PROP1) 'WARNING: Propolis may cause skin irritation. Test before use'

When used for other than for topical, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (PROP2) 'Warning: Propolis may cause allergic reactions. If irritation or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs, discontinue use.'

 

4159

PROPOLIS RESIN

A, E

Lead is a mandatory component of propolis resin.

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

When used topically, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

-(PROP1) 'WARNING: Propolis may cause skin irritation. Test before use'

When used for other than for topical, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (PROP2) 'Warning: Propolis may cause allergic reactions. If irritation or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs, discontinue use.'

 

4160

PROPOLIS TINCTURE

A, E

Lead is a mandatory component of Propolis tincture.

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

When used topically, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

-(PROP1) 'WARNING: Propolis may cause skin irritation. Test before use'

When used for other than for topical, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (PROP2) 'Warning: Propolis may cause allergic reactions. If irritation or swelling of the mouth or throat occurs, discontinue use.'

 

4161

PROPYL 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%.

 

4162

PROPYL CAPROATE

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%.

 

4163

PROPYL GALLATE

E

 

4164

PROPYL HYDROXYBENZOATE

E

 

4165

PROPYLENE CARBONATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4166

PROPYLENE GLYCOL

E

 

4167

PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE

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%.

 

4168

PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIBENZOATE

E

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

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

 

4169

PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIDECANOATE

E

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

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

 

4170

PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIOCTANOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4171

PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIOCTANOATE/DIDECANOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4172

PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIPELARGONATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4173

PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOCETETH-3 ACETATE

E

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

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

 

4174

PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4175

PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOLAURATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4176

PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4177

PROPYLENE GLYCOL MYRISTYL ETHER ACETATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4178

PROSOPIS JULIFLORA

A, H

 

4179

PROTEASE

A

Must be derived from Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus niger.

 

4180

PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE

E

 

4181

PRUNE JUICE

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%.

 

4182

PRUNE JUICE CONCENTRATE

E

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

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

 

4183

PRUNELLA VULGARIS

A, H

 

4184

PRUNUS AFRICANA

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus africana.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4185

PRUNUS ARMENIACA

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus armeniaca and must be declared in the application.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4186

PRUNUS AVIUM

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus avium.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4187

PRUNUS CERASIFERA

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus cerasifera.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4188

PRUNUS CERASUS

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus cerasus.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4189

PRUNUS DOMESTICA

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus domestica.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4190

PRUNUS DULCIS

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus dulcis when the plant part is seed.

When the plant part is seed, the maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than the equivalent of 1mg of the dry seed.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4191

PRUNUS HUMILIS

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus humilis.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4192

PRUNUS JAPONICA

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus japonica.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4193

PRUNUS LAUROCERASUS

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus laurocerasus.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4194

PRUNUS MUME

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus mume.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4195

PRUNUS PERSICA

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus persica.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4196

PRUNUS SALICINA

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus salicina.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4197

PRUNUS SEROTINA

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus serotina.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4198

PRUNUS SPINOSA

A, E, H

Amygdalin and hydrocyanic acid are mandatory components of Prunus spinosa.

The concentration of amygdalin in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

The concentration of hydrocyanic acid in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg.

 

4199

PRUSSIAN BLUE

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

4200

PSEUDOCYDONIA SINENSIS

A, H

 

4201

PSEUDOSTELLARIA HETEROPHYLLA

A, E, H

 

4202

PSEUDOTSUGA MENZIESII

A, H

 

4203

PSEUDOWINTERA COLORATA

A, H

Only for use when the plant part is leaf.

 

4204

PSIDIUM GUAJAVA

A, E, H

 

4205

PSORINUM

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

 

4206

PSYLLIUM HUSK DRY

A, H

When a dose for children is stated, the following warning statement is required on the label:

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

 

4207

PSYLLIUM HUSK POWDER

A, E, H

When a dose for children is stated, the following warning statement is required on the label:

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

 

4208

PSYLLIUM SEED DRY

A, E, H

When a dose for children is stated the following warning statement is required on the label:

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

 

4209

PTELEA TRIFOLIATA

A, H

 

4210

PTEROCARPUS MARSUPIUM

A, H

 

4211

PTEROCARPUS SANTALINUS

A, E, H

 

4212

PUERARIA LOBATA

A, E, H

 

4213

PUERARIA MONTANA VAR. LOBATA

A, E, H

 

4214

PULLULAN

E

 

4215

PUMICE

E

 

4216

PUMPKIN

E

 

4217

PUMPKIN SEED OIL

E, H

 

4218

PUNICA GRANATUM

A, E, H

 

4219

PURE BEE VENOM

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

4220

PURIFIED HONEY

A, E

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

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

 

4221

PURIFIED SILICEOUS EARTH

E, H

 

4222

PURIFIED TALC

E

 

4223

PURIFIED WATER

E

 

4224

PVM/MA COPOLYMER

E

 

4225

PVM/MA DECADIENE CROSSPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4226

PVP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4227

PVP/HEXADECENE COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4228

PYRETHRINS

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

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

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

- (PYRTH3) 'Contains pyrethrins [insert quantity]' (or words to that effect).

 

4229

PYRIDOXAL 5-PHOSPHATE

A, E

Pyridoxine is a mandatory component of pyridoxal 5-phosphate.

The percentage of pyridoxine from pyridoxal 5-phosphate should be calculated based on the molecular weight of pyridoxal 5-phosphate.

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

(i) 15 mg of pyridoxine for children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive);

(ii) 20 mg of pyridoxine for children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive);

(iii) 30 mg of pyridoxine for children aged between 9 and 13 years (inclusive);

(iv) 40 mg of pyridoxine for individuals aged 14 and 18 years (inclusive); and

(v) 100 mg of pyridoxine for individuals aged 19 years and older.

If the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 10 mg of pyridoxine, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (VITB6SX) 'WARNING - Stop taking this medication if you experience tingling, burning or numbness and see your healthcare practitioner as soon as possible. [Contains vitamin B6].

 

4230

PYRIDOXAL 5-PHOSPHATE MONOHYDRATE

A

Pyridoxine is a mandatory component of pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate.

The percentage of pyridoxine from pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate should be calculated based on the molecular weight of pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate.

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

(i) 15 mg of pyridoxine for children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive);

(ii) 20 mg of pyridoxine for children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive);

(iii) 30 mg of pyridoxine for children aged between 9 and 13 years (inclusive);

(iv) 40 mg of pyridoxine for individuals aged 14 and 18 years (inclusive); and

(v) 100 mg of pyridoxine for individuals aged 19 years and older.

If the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 10 mg of pyridoxine, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (VITB6SX) 'WARNING - Stop taking this medication if you experience tingling, burning or numbness and see your healthcare practitioner as soon as possible. [Contains vitamin B6].'

 

4231

PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE

A, E, H

When not used as an active homoeopathic ingredient, pyridoxine is a mandatory component of pyridoxine hydrochloride.

The percentage of pyridoxine from pyridoxine hydrochloride should be calculated based on the molecular weight of pyridoxine hydrochloride.

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

(i) 15 mg of pyridoxine for children aged between 1 and 3 years (inclusive);

(ii) 20 mg of pyridoxine for children aged between 4 and 8 years (inclusive);

(iii) 30 mg of pyridoxine for children aged between 9 and 13 years (inclusive);

(iv) 40 mg of pyridoxine for individuals aged 14 and 18 years (inclusive); and

(v) 100 mg of pyridoxine for individuals aged 19 years and older.

If the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 10 mg of pyridoxine, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (VITB6SX) 'WARNING - Stop taking this medication if you experience tingling, burning or numbness and see your healthcare practitioner as soon as possible. [Contains vitamin B6].'

 

4232

PYROGLUTAMIC ACID

E

 

4233

PYROLA DECORATA

A, H

 

4234

PYROLIGNEOUS ACID

E

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

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

 

4235

PYRROSIA LINGUA

A, H

 

4236

PYRROSIA PETIOLOSA

A, H

 

4237

PYRROSIA SHEARERI

A, H

 

4238

PYRUS COMMUNIS

A, E, H

Beta-arbutin is a mandatory component of Pyrus communis.

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%.

 

4239

PYRUS PYRIFOLIA

A, H

Beta-arbutin is a mandatory component of Pyrus pyrifolia.

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%.

 

4240

PYRUVIC ACID

E

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

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

 

4241

QUASSIA

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%.

 

4242

QUASSIA AMARA

A, E, H

 

4243

QUASSIA WOOD JAMAICAN DRY

A, H

 

4244

QUASSIA WOOD JAMAICAN POWDER

A, H

 

4245

QUATERNIUM-15

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4246

QUATERNIUM-18 BENTONITE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4247

QUATERNIUM-18 HECTORITE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4248

QUATERNIUM-52

E

Only for use in wash-on/wash-off 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%.

Not be used in medicines in which N-nitroso compounds may be formed.

 

4249

QUATERNIUM-80

E

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

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

 

4250

QUERCETIN

A

 

4251

QUERCETIN DIHYDRATE

A

 

4252

QUERCUS ACUTISSIMA

A, H

 

4253

QUERCUS ALBA

A, E, H

 

4254

QUERCUS PALUSTRIS

A, H

 

4255

QUERCUS ROBUR

A, H

 

4256

QUERCUS RUBRA

A, H

 

4257

QUERCUS VIRGINIANA

A, H

 

4258

QUILLAIA DRY

A, H

 

4259

QUILLAIA POWDER

A, E, H

 

4260

QUILLAJA SAPONARIA

A, H

 

4261

QUINCE

E

 

4262

QUININE ARSENITE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

Quinine is a mandatory component of Quinine arsenite.

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 50 mg of quinine.

 

4263

QUININE SULFATE DIHYDRATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

Quinine is a mandatory component of quinine sulfate dihydrate. 

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 50 mg of quinine.

 

4264

QUINOLINE YELLOW

E

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

 

4265

QUINOLINE YELLOW ALUMINIUM LAKE

E

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

 

4266

QUISQUALIS INDICA

A, H

 

4267

R-ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

A

 

4268

RACEMENTHOL

E

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

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

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

 

4269

RACEMIC CAMPHOR

E, H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic or excipient ingredient.

In solid and semi solid preparations, the concentration of camphor must not be more than 12.5%.

In liquid preparations other than essential oils, the concentration of camphor must not be more than 2.5%.

In essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 2.5% but less than or equal to 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is less than 25 millilitres, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert fitted on the container and include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

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

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

- (BABY4) ‘Do not apply to infants under 12 months of age except on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist’ (or words to that effect).

In essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is less than 15 millilitres, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert fitted on the container and include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

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

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

- (BABY4) ‘Do not apply to infants under 12 months of age except on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist’ (or words to that effect).

In essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 millilitres but less than or equal to 25 millilitres, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert and child resistant closure fitted on the container and include the following warning statements on the medicine label:

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

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

- (BABY4) ‘Do not apply to infants under 12 months of age except on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist’ (or words to that effect).

If the concentration of camphor is more than 2.5%, the nominal capacity of the container must not be more than 25 millilitres.

 

4270

RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE

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%.

 

4271

RANUNCULUS BULBOSUS

A, H

 

4272

RANUNCULUS FICARIA

A, H

 

4273

RANUNCULUS TERNATUS

A, H

 

4274

RAPE SEED OIL

A, E, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of rape seed oil when the plant part is seed.

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

 

4275

RAPHANUS SATIVUS

A, E, H

When used as an excipient, the plant preparation must be limited to fresh, dry, powder, oil, fresh juice, dry juice, or concentrated juice.

 

4276

RASPBERRY

E

 

4277

RASPBERRY BRANDY

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%.

 

4278

RASPBERRY DISTILLATE

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%.

 

4279

RASPBERRY FRUIT EXTRACT

E

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

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

 

4280

RASPBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE

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%.

 

4281

RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA

A, H

The concentration of equivalent dry Rauwolfia serpentina in the medicine must be no more than 10mg/Kg or 10mg/L or 0.001%.

 

4282

RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA DRY

A, H

The concentration of Rauwolfia Serpentina Dry in the medicine must be no more than 10mg/Kg or 10mg/L or 0.001%.

 

4283

RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA POWDER

A, H

The concentration of Rauwolfia Serpentina Powder in the medicine must be no more than 10mg/Kg or 10mg/L or 0.001%.

 

4284

RED 27

E

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

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

 

4285

RED 27 ALUMINIUM LAKE

E

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

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

 

4286

RED ANT

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

4287

RED CLOVER FLOWER DRY

A, H

 

4288

RED CLOVER FLOWER POWDER

A, H

 

4289

RED CORAL

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

4290

RED DEER

A

 

4291

RED MERCURIC IODIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

4292

RED MERCURIC OXIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

4293

RED MERCURIC SULFIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

4294

REFINED BUGLOSSOIDES ARVENSIS SEED OIL

A

Only to be used in a medicine where Phytolove Pty Ltd (Client ID 80651), 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 3 July 2025.

Stearidonic acid is a mandatory component of refined Buglossoides arvensis seed oil.

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

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 500 mg of stearidonic acid.

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

- (NTAKEN3) 'Not to be taken by children under 3 years old'.

 

4295

REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA

A, E, H

 

4296

REL-1-((1R,2S)-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-OCTAHYDRO-1,2,8,8-TETRAMETHYL-2-NAPHTHALENYL)-1-ETHANONE

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%.

 

4297

RESORCINOL

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%.

 

4298

RESORCINOL DIMETHYLETHER

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%.

 

4299

RESVERATROL

A

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

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not contain more than 150 milligrams of resveratrol.

The following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (RESVER) 'Resveratrol may affect the way some medicines work, including Warfarin. Consult your health professional before taking with other medicines (or words to that effect).';

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

- (CHILD2) ‘Not suitable for children’.

 

4300

RETINOL

A, E

Vitamin A is a mandatory component of retinol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

4301

RETINOL ACETATE

A, E

Vitamin A is a mandatory component of retinol acetate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

4302

RETINOL PALMITATE

A, E

Vitamin A is a mandatory component of retinol palmitate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

4303

REYNOUTRIA JAPONICA

A, E, H

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

 

4304

RHAMNOSE

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%.

 

4305

RHAMNUS CATHARTICA

A, H

When the route of administration is oral, Hydroxyanthracene derivatives is a mandatory component of Rhamnus cathartica.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

4306

RHAMNUS FRANGULA

A, H

Glucofrangulins calculated as glucofrangulin A is a mandatory component of Rhamnus frangula.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

4307

RHATANY ROOT DRY

A, H

 

4308

RHATANY ROOT POWDER

A, H

 

4309

RHEUM OFFICINALE

A, E, H

The plant part must not be leaf.

When the route of administration is oral, Hydroxyanthracene derivatives calculated as rhein is a mandatory component of Rheum officinale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

4310

RHEUM PALMATUM

A, E, H

The plant part must not be leaf.

When the route of administration is oral, Hydroxyanthracene derivatives calculated as rhein is a mandatory component of Rheum palmatum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- (LAX4) ‘This product may have laxative effect’.

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

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

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

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

 

4311

RHEUM RHAPONTICUM

A, E, H

The plant part must not be leaf.

When the route of administration is oral, Hydroxyanthracene derivatives is a mandatory component of Rheum rhaponticum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

4312

RHEUM TANGUTICUM

A, H

The plant part must not be leaf.

When the route of administration is oral, Hydroxyanthracene derivatives calculated as rhein is a mandatory component of Rheum tanguticum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

4313

RHODAMINE B

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

4314

RHODINOL

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%.

 

4315

RHODINYL ACETATE

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%.

 

4316

RHODIOLA ROSEA

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

Only available for use when the plant preparation is dry root powder, dry root powder as an aqueous extract or dry root powder as a hydroethanolic extract with no more than 70% ethanol v/v.

 

4317

RHODODENDRON AUREUM

A, H

 

4318

RHODODENDRON FERRUGINEUM

A, H

Beta-arbutin is a mandatory component of Rhododendron ferrugineum.

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%.

 

4319

RHODODENDRON GROENLANDICUM

A, H

 

4320

RHODODENDRON MOLLE

A, H

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

 

4321

RHUBARB

E, H

When the route of administration is oral, Hydroxyanthracene derivatives is a mandatory component of Rhubarb.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

4322

RHUBARB ROOT DRY

A, H

When the route of administration is oral, Hydroxyanthracene derivatives calculated as rhein is a mandatory component of rhubarb root dry.

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

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

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

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

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

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

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) 'This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]'; and

- (LAX4) 'This product may have laxative effect'.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect); and

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'.

 

4323

RHUBARB ROOT POWDER

A, H

When the route of administration is oral, Hydroxyanthracene derivatives calculated as rhein is a mandatory component of rhubarb root powder.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains more than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'; and

- (LAX3) 'Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product' (or words to that effect).

When promoted or marketed as a laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect).

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) 'This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]'; and

- (LAX4) 'This product may have laxative effect'.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect); and

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'.

 

4324

RHUS AROMATICA

A, E, H

 

4325

RHUS CHINENSIS

A, H

 

4326

RHUS GLABRA

A, E, H

 

4327

RHUS VENENATA

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

4328

RIBES GROSSULARIA

A, E, H

 

4329

RIBES NIGRUM

A, E, H

 

4330

RIBOFLAVIN

A, E

 

4331

RIBOFLAVIN SODIUM PHOSPHATE

A, E

 

4332

RIBOFLAVIN TETRAACETATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4333

RIBOFLAVINE

A, E

 

4334

RIBOFLAVINE SODIUM PHOSPHATE

A, E

 

4335

RIBONUCLEIC ACID

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4336

RIBOSE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

 

4337

RICE

E

 

4338

RICE BRAN

E

 

4339

RICE BRAN OIL

E

 

4340

RICE BRAN WAX

A, E, H

 

4341

RICE STARCH

E

 

4342

RICE VINEGAR

E

 

4343

RICE WINE

E

Ethanol is a mandatory component of rice wine.

 

4344

RICINOLEIC ACID

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4345

RICINUS COMMUNIS

A, H

Only for use when the plant part must be seed and the plant preparation is oil fixed.

 

4346

ROBINIA PSEUDOACACIA

A, E, H

When the herbal substance is derived from plant parts other than the leaf or flower, the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must be no more than 1mg of the dry herbal material.

 

4347

ROHDEA JAPONICA

A, H

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than the equivalent of 1mg of the dry herbal material.

 

4348

ROSA ARVENSIS

A, E, H

 

4349

ROSA CANINA

A, E, H

 

4350

ROSA CYMOSA

A, E, H

 

4351

ROSA EGLANTERIA

A, E, H

 

4352

ROSA GALLICA

A, E, H

 

4353

ROSA LAEVIGATA

A, E, H

 

4354

ROSA MULTIFLORA

A, E, H

 

4355

ROSA ROXBURGHII FRUIT EXTRACT

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.002%.

 

4356

ROSA RUGOSA

A, E, H

 

4357

ROSA VILLOSA

A, E, H

 

4358

ROSA X CENTIFOLIA

A, E, H

 

4359

ROSA X DAMASCENA

A, E, H

 

4360

ROSANA

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%.

 

4361

ROSE 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%.

 

4362

ROSE FRUIT FRESH

A, E, H

 

4363

ROSE HIP

E

 

4364

ROSE OIL

A, E, H

 

4365

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%.

 

4366

ROSEMARY OIL

A, E, H

Safrole is a mandatory component of Rosemary oil.

When for internal use then the concentration of safrole in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

When for topical use then the concentration of safrole in the medicine must be no more than 1%.

 

4367

ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

Camphor and cineole are mandatory components of Rosmarinus officinalis except when the plant preparation is an essential oil or distillate.

In solid and semi-solid preparations, the concentration of camphor must not be more than 12.5%.

In liquid preparations other than essential oils or distillates, the concentration of camphor must not be more than 2.5%.

When the concentration of cineole in the preparation other than essential oils or distillates is more than 25%, the nominal capacity of the container must not be more than 25 millilitres.

In liquid preparations other than essential oils or distillates, when the concentration of cineole 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 have a child resistant closure and restricted flow insert fitted on the container and 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 other than essential oils or distillates, when the concentration of cineole in the preparation is more than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is no more than 15 millilitres, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert fitted on the container and 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'.

 

4368

ROYAL JELLY

A, E

10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid is a mandatory component of Royal jelly.

The medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD2) 'Not suitable for children'

- (ROYJ) 'Not to be taken by asthma and allergy sufferers' in 3 mm type, prominent on front and 'This product contains royal jelly which has been reported to cause severe allergic reactions and in rare cases fatalities, especially in asthma and allergy sufferers'.

 

4369

ROYAL JELLY FRESH

A, E

10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid is a mandatory component of Royal jelly fresh.

The medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD2) 'Not suitable for children'

- (ROYJ) 'Not to be taken by asthma and allergy sufferers' in 3 mm type, prominent on front and 'This product contains royal jelly which has been reported to cause severe allergic reactions and in rare cases fatalities, especially in asthma and allergy sufferers'.

 

4370

ROYAL JELLY LYOPHILISED

A, E

10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid is a mandatory component of Royal jelly lyophilised.

The medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD2) 'Not suitable for children'

- (ROYJ) 'Not to be taken by asthma and allergy sufferers' in 3 mm type, prominent on front and 'This product contains royal jelly which has been reported to cause severe allergic reactions and in rare cases fatalities, especially in asthma and allergy sufferers'.

 

4371

RUBBER NATURAL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4372

RUBIA CORDIFOLIA

A, H

 

4373

RUBIA TINCTORUM

A, H

 

4374

RUBUS CHINGII

A, H

 

4375

RUBUS CORCHORIFOLIUS

A, H

 

4376

RUBUS COREANUS

A, E, H

 

4377

RUBUS FRUTICOSUS

A, E, H

 

4378

RUBUS IDAEUS

A, E, H

 

4379

RUBUS OCCIDENTALIS

A, E, H

 

4380

RUBUS PARVIFOLIUS

A, H

 

4381

RUBUS ROSIFOLIUS

A, H

 

4382

RUDBECKIA HIRTA

A, H

 

4383

RUE OIL

A, E, H

The requirements specified below apply to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is:

- listed in the Register on or after 1 March 2025; or

- released for supply on or after 1 March 2026.

When used as an active ingredient:

(a) Rue oil must only be used as a homoeopathic ingredient;

(b) the routes of administration for medicines that contain rue oil must be limited to:

(i) topical for dermal use; and

(ii) oral;

(c) when the homoeopathic potency of the medicine containing rue oil is 12X or lower, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (NEW) ‘Do not use if pregnant or likely to become pregnant, or during lactation.’; and

(d) when the medicine is for dermal use, the following statement is required on the medicine:

- (SENS) ‘Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight’ (or words to that effect).

When used as an excipient ingredient:

(a) The route of administration for medicines that contain rue oil must be limited to topical;

(b) rue oil must only be included in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance proprietary excipient formulation;

(c) the total concentration of fragrance proprietary excipient formulations containing rue oil must not be more than 1% of the total medicine; and

(d) the total concentration of rue oil in the medicine must not be more than 0.15%. 

 

4384

RUM

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%.

 

4385

RUMEX ACETOSA

A, H

 

4386

RUMEX ACETOSELLA

A, H

 

4387

RUMEX CONGLOMERATUS

A, H

 

4388

RUMEX CRISPUS

A, E, H

 

4389

RUMEX PULCHER

A, H

 

4390

RUMEX SCUTATUS

A, H

 

4391

RUSCUS ACULEATUS

A, H

 

4392

RUTA GRAVEOLENS

A, E, H

The requirements specified below apply to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is:

- listed in the Register on or after 1 March 2025; or

- released for supply on or after 1 March 2026.

When used as an active ingredient:

(a) Ruta graveolens must only be used as a homoeopathic ingredient;

(b) the routes of administration for medicines that contain Ruta graveolens must be limited to:

(i) topical for dermal use; and

(ii) oral;

(c) when the homoeopathic potency of the medicine containing Ruta graveolens is 12X or lower, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (NEW) ‘Do not use if pregnant or likely to become pregnant, or during lactation.’; and

(d) when the medicine is for dermal use, the following statement is required on the medicine:

- (SENS) ‘Application to skin may increase sensitivity to sunlight’ (or words to that effect).

When used as an excipient ingredient:

(a) The route of administration for medicines that contain Ruta graveolens must be limited to topical;

(b) Ruta graveolens must only be included in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance proprietary excipient formulation;

(c) the total concentration of fragrance proprietary excipient formulations containing Ruta graveolens must not be more than 1% of the total medicine; and

(d) the total concentration of Ruta graveolens in the medicine must not be more than 0.15%. 

 

4393

RUTOSIDE

A, E

 

4394

RUTOSIDE TRIHYDRATE

A, E

 

4395

RYE

E

Gluten is a mandatory component of Rye when the route of administration is other than topical and mucosal.

 

4396

RYE BRAN

E

Gluten is a mandatory component of Rye bran when the route of administration is other than topical and mucosal.

 

4397

S-ISOPROPYL 3-METHYLTHIOCROTONATE

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%.

 

4398

SABINENE

E

Sabinene 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 sabinene must not be more than 5% of the total medicine.

 

4399

SABINENE HYDRATE

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%.

 

4400

SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 3.66%.

 

4401

SACCHARIN

E

 

4402

SACCHARIN SODIUM

E

 

4403

SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE

A, E

When for topical use, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1%.

 

4404

SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE (BOULARDII)

A

 

4405

SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE POLYSACCHARIDES

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%.

 

4406

SACCHAROMYCES/ZINC FERMENT

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4407

SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM

A, E, H

 

4408

SAFFLOWER OIL

A, E, H

 

4409

SAFFRON

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for either topical use or with an oral route of administration.

 

4410

SAGE LEAF DRY

A, E, H

Thujone is a mandatory component of Sage leaf dry.

The concentration of thujone in the medicine must be no more than 4%.

 

4411

SAGE LEAF POWDER

A, H

Thujone is a mandatory component of Sage leaf powder.

The concentration of thujone in the medicine must be no more than 4%.

 

4412

SAGE OIL DALMATIAN

A

Thujone is a mandatory component of Sage oil dalmatian.

The concentration of thujone in the medicine must be no more than 4%.

When the concentration of Sage oil dalmatian in the medicine is more than 10% and the nominal capacity of the container is no more than 15 mL, a restricted flow insert and child resistant closure 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’ (or word to that effect)

- (NTAKEN) ‘Not to be taken’

 

4413

SAGE OIL SPANISH

A, E, H

 

4414

SALICORNIA EUROPAEA EXTRACT

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal use and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.002%.

 

4415

SALICYLALDEHYDE

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%.

 

4416

SALICYLIC ACID

E, H

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 40%.

 

4417

SALIX ALBA

A, E, H

 

4418

SALIX DAPHNOIDES

A, H

 

4419

SALIX DISCOLOR

A, H

 

4420

SALIX FRAGILIS

A, H

 

4421

SALIX NIGRA

A, H

 

4422

SALIX PURPUREA

A, H

 

4423

SALSOLA KALI

A, H

 

4424

SALVIA CHINENSIS

A, H

 

4425

SALVIA FRUTICOSA

A, H

 

4426

SALVIA HISPANICA

A, E, H

 

4427

SALVIA LAVANDULAEFOLIA

A, H

 

4428

SALVIA MILTIORRHIZA

A, H

 

4429

SALVIA OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

Thujone is a mandatory component of Salvia officinalis.

The concentration of thujone in the medicine must be no more than 4%.

 

4430

SALVIA SCLAREA

A, E, H

 

4431

SAMBUCUS CANADENSIS

A, H

 

4432

SAMBUCUS EBULUS

A, H

 

4433

SAMBUCUS NIGRA

A, E, H

 

4434

SANDALWOOD OIL EAST INDIAN

A, E, H

 

4435

SANGUINARIA CANADENSIS

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

The potency must be more than 4X.

 

4436

SANICULA EUROPAEA

A, H

 

4437

SANTALUM ALBUM

A, E, H

 

4438

SANTALUM SPICATUM

A, E, H

The route of administration must be topical or inhalation.

The plant preparation must be oil.

The plant part must be root or stem wood including heartwood.

 

4439

SAPINDUS MUKOROSSI

A, H

 

4440

SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS

A, H

 

4441

SAPOSHNIKOVIA DIVARICATA

A, H

 

4442

SARCOSINE

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%.

 

4443

SARGASSUM FUSIFORME

A, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Sargassum fusiforme.

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.

 

4444

SARGASSUM SILIQUASTRUM

A, H

Iodine is a mandatory component of Sargassum siliquastrum.

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.

 

4445

SASSAFRAS ALBIDUM

A, H

Safrole is a mandatory component of Sassafras albidum.

When for internal use then the concentration of safrole in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

When for topical use then the concentration of safrole in the medicine must be no more than 1%.

 

4446

SATUREIA HORTENSIS

A, H

 

4447

SATUREIA MONTANA

A, H

 

4448

SAUROPUS SPATULIFOLIUS

A, H

 

4449

SAURURUS CHINENSIS

A, H

 

4450

SAUSSUREA COSTUS

A, H

 

4451

SAVORY OIL SUMMER

A, H

 

4452

SAXIFRAGA GRANULATA

A, E, H

 

4453

SAXIFRAGA STOLONIFERA

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 0.0816%.

 

4454

SCAPHIUM SCAPHIGERUM

A, H

 

4455

SCHEFFLERA HEPTAPHYLLA

A, H

 

4456

SCHINOPSIS QUEBRACHO-COLORADO

A, H

 

4457

SCHINUS MOLLE

A, H

 

4458

SCHINUS MOLLE OIL

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%.

 

4459

SCHISANDRA CHINENSIS

A, E, H

 

4460

SCHIZONEPETA TENUIFOLIA

A, E, H

 

4461

SCHOENOCAULON OFFICINALE

A, H

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not contain more than the equivalent of 1 mg of the dry herbal material.

The concentration of total alkaloids of Schoenocaulon officinale in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

 

4462

SCLAREOL

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%.

 

4463

SCLAREOLIDE

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%.

 

4464

SCLERANTHUS ANNUUS

A, H

 

4465

SCLEROTIUM GUM

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4466

SCOPOLIA CARNIOLICA

A, H

The concentration of equivalent dry Scopolia carniolica in the medicine must be no more than 10mg/Kg or 10mg/L or 0.001%.

 

4467

SCROPHULARIA NINGPOENSIS

A, H

 

4468

SCROPHULARIA NODOSA

A, H

 

4469

SCURRULA PARASITICA VAR. GRACILIFLORA

A, H

 

4470

SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS

A, E, H

 

4471

SCUTELLARIA BARBATA

A, H

 

4472

SCUTELLARIA LATERIFLORA

A, E, H

 

4473

SEA WHIP EXTRACT

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.02%.

 

4474

SEC BUTYL 3-METHYLBUT-2-ENETHIOATE

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%.

 

4475

SEC-BUTYL THIOISOVALERATE

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%.

 

4476

SECALE CEREALE

A, H

Gluten is a mandatory component of Secale cereale when the plant part is seed and the route of administration is other than topical and mucosal.

 

4477

SEDUM ACRE

A, H

 

4478

SELAGINELLA TAMARISCINA

A, H

 

4479

SELENICEREUS GRANDIFLORUS

A, E, H

 

4480

SELENIUM

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

Oral medicines must contain no more than 150 micrograms of selenium per maximum recommended daily dose.

When for oral use, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (SELE) 'This medicine contains selenium which is toxic in high doses.

A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.'

 

4481

SELENOCYSTEINE

A

Selenium is a mandatory component of Selenocysteine for oral and sublingual use.

Oral medicines must contain no more than 150 micrograms of selenium per maximum recommended daily dose.

When for oral use, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (SELE) 'This medicine contains selenium which is toxic in high doses.

 A daily dose of 150 mcg for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.'

 

4482

SELENOMETHIONINE

A

Selenium is a mandatory component of Selenomethionine for oral and sublingual use.

Oral medicines must not contain more than 150 micrograms of selenium per maximum recommended daily dose.

When for oral use, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (SELE) 'This medicine contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.’

 

4483

SELF-EMULSIFYING GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE

E

 

4484

SEMECARPUS ANACARDIUM

A, H

When the plant part is other than seed, the maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 1mg of the equivalent dry herbal material.

 

4485

SEMOLINA

E

 

4486

SEMPERVIVUM TECTORUM

A, H

 

4487

SENEGA ROOT DRY

A, H

 

4488

SENEGA ROOT POWDER

A, H

 

4489

SENNA ALEXANDRINA

A, H

When for oral or sublingual use, Hydroxyanthracene glycosides calculated as sennoside B is a mandatory component of Senna alexandrina.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains more than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'; and

- (LAX3) 'Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product' (or words to that effect).

When promoted or marketed as a laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect).

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) 'This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]'; and

- (LAX4) 'This product may have laxative effect'.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect); and

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'.

 

4490

SENNA FRUIT ALEXANDRIAN DRY

A, H

When for oral or sublingual use, Hydroxyanthracene glycosides calculated as sennoside B is a mandatory component of Senna fruit alexandrian dry.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains more than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'; and

- (LAX3) 'Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product' (or words to that effect).

When promoted or marketed as a laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect).

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) 'This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]'; and

- (LAX4) 'This product may have laxative effect'.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect); and

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'.

 

4491

SENNA FRUIT ALEXANDRIAN POWDER

A, H

When for oral or sublingual use, Hydroxyanthracene glycosides calculated as sennoside B is a mandatory component of Senna fruit alexandrian powder.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains more than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'; and

- (LAX3) 'Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product' (or words to that effect).

When promoted or marketed as a laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect).

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) 'This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]'; and

- (LAX4) 'This product may have laxative effect'.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect); and

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'.

 

4492

SENNA FRUIT TINNEVELLY DRY

A, H

When for oral or sublingual use, Hydroxyanthracene glycosides calculated as sennoside B is a mandatory component of Senna fruit tinnevelly dry.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains more than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'; and

- (LAX3) 'Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product' (or words to that effect).

When promoted or marketed as a laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect).

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) 'This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]'; and

- (LAX4) 'This product may have laxative effect'.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect); and

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'.

 

4493

SENNA FRUIT TINNEVELLY POWDER

A, H

When for oral or sublingual, Hydroxyanthracene glycosides calculated as sennoside B is a mandatory component of Senna fruit tinnevelly powder.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains more than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'; and

- (LAX3) 'Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product' (or words to that effect).

When promoted or marketed as a laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect).

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) 'This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]'; and

- (LAX4) 'This product may have laxative effect'.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect); and

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'.

 

4494

SENNA LEAF DRY

A, H

When for oral or sublingual use, Hydroxyanthracene glycosides calculated as sennoside B is a mandatory component of Senna leaf dry.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains more than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'; and

- (LAX3) 'Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product' (or words to that effect).

When promoted or marketed as a laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect).

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) 'This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]';

- (LAX4) 'This product may have laxative effect'.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect); and

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'.

 

4495

SENNA LEAF POWDER

A, H

When for oral or sublingual use, Hydroxyanthracene glycosides calculated as sennoside B is a mandatory component of Senna Leaf Powder.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains more than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'; and

- (LAX3) 'Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product' (or words to that effect).

When promoted or marketed as a laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect).

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) 'This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]'; and

- (LAX4) 'This product may have laxative effect'.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect); and

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'.

 

4496

SENNA OCCIDENTALIS

A, H

Hydroxyanthracene glycosides calculated as sennoside B is a mandatory component of Senna occidentalis when the route of administration is oral administration.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains more than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'; and

- (LAX3) 'Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product' [or words to that effect].

When promoted or marketed as a laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' [or words to that effect].

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) 'This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]'; and

- (LAX4) 'This product may have laxative effect'.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended;

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' [or words to that effect]; and

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'.

 

4497

SENNA TORA

A, H

When for oral or sublingual use, Hydroxyanthracene glycosides calculated as sennoside B is a mandatory component of Senna tora.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains more than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'; and

- (LAX3) 'Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present, or if you develop diarrhoea. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before taking this product' (or words to that effect).

When promoted or marketed as a laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect).

When not promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (LAX5) 'This product contains [name of the herb(s) or the chemical component(s)]'; and

- (LAX4) 'This product may have laxative effect'.

When used in oral medicines, if the maximum recommended daily dose contains less than 10 mg of hydroxyanthracene derivatives and is promoted or marketed as laxative, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (CHILD3) 'Use in children under 12 years is not recommended';

- (LAX1) 'Drink plenty of water' (or words to that effect); and

- (LAX2) 'Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems'.

 

4498

SEPIA

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (MOLLUSC) ‘Contains mollusc’ or ’Contains mollusc products’.

 

4499

SEQUOIA SEMPERVIRENS

A, H

 

4500

SEQUOIADENDRON GIGANTEUM

A, H

 

4501

SERENOA REPENS

A, H

 

4502

SERINE

A, E

 

4503

SERUM ANGUILLAE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

 

4504

SESAME OIL

A, E, H

 

4505

SESAMUM INDICUM

A, E, H

 

4506

SETARIA ITALICA

A, H

 

4507

SHARK CALCIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE

A

 

4508

SHARK CARTILAGE

A, E

The medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (SHARK) 'Children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those who have recently had a heart attack, surgery or a major accident should not consume this product without medical advice' (or words to that effect)

 

4509

SHARK CHONDROITIN SULFATE

A, E

When used as an excipient:

- only for use in topical medicines for dermal application;

- not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye; and

- the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.001%.

 

4510

SHARK POTASSIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE

A

 

4511

SHARK SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE

A, E

When used as an excipient:

- only for use in topical medicines for dermal application;

- not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye; and

- the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.001%.

 

4512

SHARK-LIVER OIL

A, E

Vitamin A and Colecalciferol are mandatory components of Shark-liver oil.

When for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 25 micrograms of Vitamin D.

When for use in topical medicines, the concentration of Vitamin A in the medicine must be no more than 1%.

When for internal use, the maximum daily dose must be no more than 3000 micrograms of Retinol Equivalents.

When preparations for internal use in adults contain more than 33 micrograms of retinol equivalents per dosage unit in divided preparations or per gram of an undivided preparation, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (VITA2) ‘WARNING: If you are pregnant - or considering becoming pregnant - do not take vitamin A supplements without consulting your doctor or pharmacist [or words to that effect].’ NOTE: Position this warning at the beginning of the directions for use.

- (VITA4) ‘WARNING - When taken in excess of 3000 micrograms retinol equivalents - vitamin A can cause birth defects.’ NOTE: Position this warning at the beginning of the directions for use.

- (VITA3) ‘The recommended daily amount of vitamin A from all sources is 700 micrograms retinol equivalents for women and 900 micrograms retinol equivalents for men.’

 

4513

SHEA BUTTER

E

 

4514

SHEA BUTTER ETHYL ESTERS

E

Shea butter ethyl esters must:

(a) Only be used in topical medicines for dermal application; and

(b) Not be included in medicines intended for use on broken skin.

The total concentration of shea butter ethyl esters in the medicine must not be more than 30%.

 

 

4515

SHEA BUTTER UNSAPONIFIABLES

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4516

SHELLAC

E

 

4517

SHEPHERD'S PURSE HERB DRY

A, H

 

4518

SHEPHERD'S PURSE HERB POWDER

A, H

 

4519

SHERRY WINE

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%.

 

4520

SIGESBECKIA ORIENTALIS

A, E, H

 

4521

SILICA

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%.

 

4522

SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 4%.

 

4523

SILICA SILYLATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4524

SILICIFIED MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE

E

Only for use when the route of administration is other than inhalation.

 

4525

SILICON DIOXIDE

A, E, H

Only for use when the route of administration is other than inhalation.

 

4526

SILICONE QUATERNIUM-8

E

Only for use in wash-off topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2.5%.

The medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (EYE) 'Avoid contact with eyes' (or words to that effect).

 

4527

SILVER

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

When for external use, the total concentration of silver in the medicine must not be more than 1%.

When for oral use:

(a) the total concentration of silver in the medicine must not be more than 0.3%; and

(b) the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- ‘Overuse may stain skin or mouth.’ (or words to that effect).

 

4528

SILVER BOROSILICATE

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 should be no more than 0.6%.  

Silver is a mandatory component of Silver borosilicate when the route of administration is topical.

The concentration of silver in the medicine must be no more than 1%.

 

4529

SILVER NITRATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

 

4530

SILYBUM MARIANUM

A, E, H

 

4531

SIMABA CEDRON

A, H

 

4532

SIMETHICONE

E

 

4533

SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS

A, E, H

 

4534

SINAPIS ALBA

A, H

Allyl isothiocyanate is a mandatory component of Sinapis alba when the plant part is seed.

The concentration of allyl isothiocyanate from all ingredients in the product must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

 

4535

SINAPIS ARVENSIS

A, H

 

4536

SINOMENIUM ACUTUM

A, H

 

4537

SIPHONESTEGIA CHINENSIS

A, H

 

4538

SIRAITIA GROSVENORII

A, E, H

 

4539

SISYMBRIUM OFFICINALE

A, H

 

4540

SKATOLE

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%.

 

4541

SKIPJACK-LIVER OIL

A, E

Vitamin A and Colecalciferol are mandatory components of Skipjack-liver oil.

When for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 25 micrograms of Vitamin D.

When for use in topical medicines, the concentration of Vitamin A in the medicine must be no more than 1%.

When for internal use, the maximum daily dose must be no more than 3000 micrograms of Retinol Equivalents.

When preparations for internal use in adults contain more than 33 micrograms of retinol equivalents per dosage unit in divided preparations or per gram of an undivided preparation, the medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (VITA2) ‘WARNING: If you are pregnant - or considering becoming pregnant - do not take vitamin A supplements without consulting your doctor or pharmacist [or words to that effect].’ NOTE: Position this warning at the beginning of the directions for use.

- (VITA4) ‘WARNING - When taken in excess of 3000 micrograms retinol equivalents - vitamin A can cause birth defects.’ NOTE: Position this warning at the beginning of the directions for use.

- (VITA3) ‘The recommended daily amount of vitamin A from all sources is 700 micrograms retinol equivalents for women and 900 micrograms retinol equivalents for men.’

 

4542

SLIPPERY ELM BARK DRY

A, H

 

4543

SLIPPERY ELM BARK POWDER

A, E, H

 

4544

SMILAX ARISTOLOCHIIFOLIA

A, H

 

4545

SMILAX CHINA

A, H

 

4546

SMILAX GLABRA

A, H

 

4547

SMILAX OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

 

4548

SMILAX ORNATA

A, E, H

 

4549

SMOKE EXTRACT

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

 

4550

SODIUM ACETATE

E

 

4551

SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE

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%.

 

4552

SODIUM ACID CITRATE

A, E, H

When sodium acid citrate is used as an active ingredient, only for use in oral medicines.

 

4553

SODIUM ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.8%.

 

4554

SODIUM ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER-2

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.7 % (w/w).

 

4555

SODIUM ACRYLOYDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP CROSSPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2% (w/w).

 

4556

SODIUM ALGINATE

E

 

4557

SODIUM ASCORBATE

A, E, H

 

4558

SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

When used in a sunscreen, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

 When used in products other than sunscreens, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

 

4559

SODIUM ASCORBYL/CHOLESTERYL 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 5%.

 

4560

SODIUM BENZOATE

E

 

4561

SODIUM BETA-HYDROXY-BETA-METHYLBUTYRATE

A, H

 

4562

SODIUM BETA-HYDROXY-BETA-METHYLBUTYRATE MONOHYDRATE

A, H

 

4563

SODIUM BICARBONATE

A, E

When used as an active ingredient, the medicine may only be for oral rehydration salts in powdered and effervescent tablet dosage forms.

Medicines containing sodium bicarbonate for use as oral rehydration therapy are subject to the following conditions:

a) the medicine complies with the requirements specified in the British Pharmacopoeia, as in force or existing from time to time, for Oral Rehydration Salts;

b) the sodium content and total osmolarity of the solution after it has been prepared according to the instructions on the packet are consistent with the criteria specified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) in the document 'Expert consultation on oral rehydration salts formulation 18 July 2001.'

c) the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (UOAD) 'Use only as directed.'

- (DIAR) 'If diarrhoea persists for more than 6 hours in infants under 6 months - 12 hours in children under 3 years - 24 hours in children aged 3-6 years or 48 hours in adults and children over 6 years - seek medical advice (or words to that effect).'

- (DIAR3) 'If diarrhoea persists, seek medical advice.'

 

4564

SODIUM BISULFITE

E

 

4565

SODIUM BROMIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

The total concentration of sodium bromide in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

 

4566

SODIUM BUTYRATE

A, E

The route of administration for medicines that contain sodium butyrate must be limited to oral.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 1200 mg sodium butyrate.

The following warning statement (or words to the same effect) is required on the medicine label:

- (ADULT) 'Adults only’.

 

4567

SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4568

SODIUM CALCIUM EDETATE

E

When for oral use, sodium is a mandatory component of sodium calcium edetate.

Sodium calcium edetate must only be included in medicines when:

(a) the route of administration is limited to topical for dermal use; or

(b) in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour proprietary excipient formulation.

The total concentration of sodium calcium edetate in the medicine must not exceed 0.32%.

The total concentration of flavour proprietary excipient formulations containing sodium calcium edetate must not be more than 5% of the total medicine.

 

4569

SODIUM CARBOMER

E

Only for use as an excipient in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4570

SODIUM CARBONATE

E

When used in a solid preparation, the pH of a 10 g/L aqueous solution must not be more than 11.5.

When used in a liquid or a semi-solid preparation, the pH of the preparation must not exceed 11.5.

 

4571

SODIUM CARBONATE MONOHYDRATE

E

When used in a solid preparation, the pH of a 10 g/L aqueous solution must not be more than 11.5.

When used in a liquid or a semi-solid preparation, the pH of the preparation must not exceed 11.5.

 

4572

SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL BETAGLUCAN

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 0.005%.

 

4573

SODIUM CARRAGEENAN

E

 

4574

SODIUM CASEINATE

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%.

 

4575

SODIUM CETOSTEARYL SULFATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4576

SODIUM CHLORIDE

A, E, H

 

4577

SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE

A, E

When used as an excipient ingredient:

a) only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye;

b) the concentration in the medicine must not be more than 0.001%.

When used as an active ingredient:

a) the route of administration must only be oral;

b) the maximum daily dose must not provide more than 1,200 mg of sodium chondroitin sulfate;

c) the following statements must be included on the medicine label:

- (ADULT) ‘Adults only' (or words to that effect);

- (PREGNT) ‘Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women’ (or words to that effect).

 

4578

SODIUM CITRATE

A, E

When for use as an active ingredient, only for oral use.

 

4579

SODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE

A, E

When for use as an active ingredient, only for oral use.

 

4580

SODIUM COCO 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 0.05%.

 

4581

SODIUM COCOAMPHOACETATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4582

SODIUM COCOYL SARCOSINATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4583

SODIUM CYCLAMATE

E

 

4584

SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4585

SODIUM DNA

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. 

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

 

4586

SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 30%.

 

4587

SODIUM ERYTHORBATE

E

 

4588

SODIUM ETHYL HYDROXYBENZOATE

E

 

4589

SODIUM FLUORIDE

A, E, H

Fluoride is a mandatory component of sodium fluoride.

The route of administration must be limited to dental.

The dosage form must be limited to pastes, powders and/or gels for dental hygiene.

When used as an active ingredient, the medicine is subject to the following conditions:

(a) only for use in combination with at least one other active ingredient; and

(b) the concentration of fluoride ion in the medicine must not be more than 1,500 mg/kg.

When the concentration of fluoride ion is more than 1000 mg/kg, the medicine requires the following statements on the medicine label:

- (DNTSW) 'Do not swallow.'

- (CHILD4) 'Do not use [this product/insert name of product] in children 6 years of age or less.'

 

4590

SODIUM FUMARATE

E

 

4591

SODIUM HYALURONATE

A, E

When for use as an excipient ingredient, sodium hyaluronate must only be used in medicines with a topical route of administration for dermal application.

When for use as an active ingredient:

(a) the molecular mass of sodium hyaluronate must be between 600 and 1600 kilodaltons; and

(b) sodium hyaluronate must only be used in medicines when the route of administration is limited to:

(i) topical for dermal application; or

(ii) oral.

When for use in a topical medicine for dermal application the concentration of sodium hyaluronate in the medicine must not exceed 2.0%.

When for use as an active ingredient and the route of administration is oral:

(a) the maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 200 milligrams sodium hyaluronate;

(b) the recommended duration of use of the medicine must be limited to three months; and

(c) the following warning statements (or words to the same effect) are required on the medicine label :

- (ADULT) 'Adults only’; and

- (PREGNT) ' Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women'.

 

4592

SODIUM HYDROGENATED TALLOW GLUTAMATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4593

SODIUM HYDROXIDE

E

The concentration of sodium hydroxide in the medicine must not be more than 5%.

When used in a solid preparation, the pH of a 10 g/L aqueous solution must not be more than 11.5.

When used in a liquid or a semi-solid preparation, the pH of the preparation must not exceed 11.5.

 

4594

SODIUM HYDROXYCITRATE

A

The requirements specified below apply to a medicine that contains the ingredient that is:

- listed in the Register on or after 1 March 2025; or

- released for supply on or after 1 March 2026.

When for oral use, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

‘In very rare cases, sodium hydroxycitrate may harm the liver. Stop use and see a doctor if you have yellowing skin/eyes or unusual: fatigue, nausea, appetite loss, abdominal pain, dark urine, or itching.’

Medicines containing sodium hydroxycitrate must not be directed for use in children, or in pregnant or lactating women.

 

4595

SODIUM HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1.5%.

 

4596

SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4597

SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

E

The pH of the sodium hypochlorite preparation must be less than 11.5.

 

4598

SODIUM ISOSTEAROYL LACTYLATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4599

SODIUM LACTATE

E

 

4600

SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE

E

 

4601

SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE

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%.

 

4602

SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE

E

Sodium lauroyl lactylate must:

(a) Only be used in topical medicines for dermal application; and

(b) Not be included in medicines intended for use on broken skin or in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.2%.

 

4603

SODIUM LAUROYL METHYL ISETHIONATE

E

Only for use in wash-off topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 11%.

 

4604

SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4605

SODIUM LAURYL PHOSPHATE

E

 

4606

SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

E

 

4607

SODIUM LAURYL SULFOACETATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4608

SODIUM MAGNESIUM SILICATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4609

SODIUM MANNOSE 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%.

 

4610

SODIUM METABISULFITE

E

 

4611

SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE

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 not be more than 0.1%.

 

4612

SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE

E

Only for dental use.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%.

 

4613

SODIUM METHYL HYDROXYBENZOATE

E

 

4614

SODIUM MOLYBDATE DIHYDRATE

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

Molybdenum is a mandatory component of Sodium molybdate dihydrate.

The percentage of molybdenum from sodium molybdate dihydrate should be calculated based on the molecular weight of sodium molybdate dihydrate.

The maximum daily dose of molybdenum from Sodium molybdate dihydrate must be no more than 125 micrograms.

 

4615

SODIUM MONOFLUOROPHOSPHATE

A

Fluoride is a mandatory component of sodium monofluorophosphate.

The route of administration must be limited to dental.

The dosage form must be limited to pastes, powders and/or gels for dental hygiene.

When sodium monofluorophosphate is used as an active ingredient, it is subject to the following conditions:

(a) only for use in combination with at least one other active ingredient; and

(b) the concentration of fluoride ion in the medicine must not be more than 1,500 mg/kg.

When the concentration of fluoride ion is more than 1000 mg/kg, the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (DNTSW) 'Do not swallow.'

- (CHILD4) 'Do not use [this product/insert name of product] in children 6 years of age or less.'

 

4616

SODIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye. 

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.0164%.

 

4617

SODIUM NITRATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

4618

SODIUM NONOXYNOL-4 SULFATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4619

SODIUM PANTOTHENATE

A, E, H

 

4620

SODIUM PCA

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4621

SODIUM PERBORATE

A, H

Boron is a mandatory component of sodium perborate.

When for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 6 mg of boron.

When used in preparations for dermal use, which are not for paediatric or antifungal use, the concentration of boron from all ingredients in the product must not exceed 3500 mg/kg or 3500 mg/L or 0.35%.

When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 3 mg of boron and the medicine is for internal use and/or oral application, one of the following warning statements is required on the label:

- (NTAKEN12) 'Not to be taken by children under 12 years old' (or words to that effect); or

- (ADULT) 'Adults only' (or words to that effect).

When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 1 mg boron and up to, and including, 3 mg of boron, and the medicine is for internal use and/or oral application, one of the following warning statements is required on the label:

- (NTAKEN2) 'Not to be taken by children under 2 years old' (or words to that effect); or

- (ADULT) 'Adults only' (or words to that effect).

When for excipient use and the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides more than 1 mg of boron and the medicine is for internal use and/or oral application, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (BORON) 'Contains boron' (or words to that effect).

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application, the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (BROKEN) 'Use on unbroken skin only' (or words to that effect).

 

4622

SODIUM PERCARBONATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 15%.

 

4623

SODIUM POLYACRYLATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4624

SODIUM POLYACRYLATE STARCH

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 1%.

 

4625

SODIUM POLYMETAPHOSPHATE

E

 

4626

SODIUM PROPIONATE

E

 

4627

SODIUM PROPYL HYDROXYBENZOATE

E

 

4628

SODIUM RNA

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.2%.

 

4629

SODIUM SELENATE

A, H

Selenium is a mandatory component of sodium selenate.

Oral medicines must contain no more than 150 micrograms of selenium per maximum recommended daily dose.

When for oral use, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (SELE) 'This medicine contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.'

 

4630

SODIUM SELENATE DECAHYDRATE

A

Selenium is a mandatory component of sodium selenate decahydrate.

Oral medicines must contain no more than 150 micrograms of selenium per maximum recommended daily dose.

When for oral use, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (SELE) 'This medicine contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.'

 

4631

SODIUM SELENITE

A, H

Selenium is a mandatory component of Sodium selenite.

Oral medicines must contain no more than 150 micrograms of selenium per maximum recommended daily dose.

When for oral use, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (SELE) 'This medicine contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.’

 

4632

SODIUM SELENITE PENTAHYDRATE

A

Selenium is a mandatory component of Sodium selenite pentahydrate.

Oral medicines must contain no more than 150 micrograms of selenium per maximum recommended daily dose.

When for oral use, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (SELE) 'This medicine contains selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.’

 

4633

SODIUM SILICATE

E

 

4634

SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLLATE

E

 

4635

SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLLATE TYPE A

E

 

4636

SODIUM STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4637

SODIUM STEAROXY PG-HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE SULFONATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be used in topical medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%.

 

4638

SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be used in topical medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2.5%.

 

4639

SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4640

SODIUM STEARYL PHTHALAMATE

E

Only for use in medicines for dermal application and not to be used in topical medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1.5%.

 

4641

SODIUM SUCCINATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4642

SODIUM SULFATE

A, E, H

When it is not intended to be a laxative, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX4) 'Substance may have a laxative effect'.

 

4643

SODIUM SULFATE DECAHYDRATE

A, E, H

When it is not intended to be a laxative, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (LAX4) 'Substance may have a laxative effect'.

 

4644

SODIUM SULFITE

E

 

4645

SODIUM SULFITE HEPTAHYDRATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4646

SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE

E

Only for use when the route of administration is topical for dermal application, mucous membrane (buccal mucosa) or dental.

Not to be included in topical medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

 

4647

SOLANUM DULCAMARA

A, H

When for internal use, steroidal alkaloids calculated as solanine is a mandatory component of Solanum dulcamara.

When for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 10mg of steroidal alkaloids calculated as solanine.

 

4648

SOLANUM FEROX

A, H

When for internal use, steroidal alkaloids calculated as solanine is a mandatory component of Solanum ferox.

When for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 10mg of steroidal alkaloids calculated as solanine.

 

4649

SOLANUM LYCOCARPUM FRUIT EXTRACT

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal use and not to be included in topical medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.02%.

 

4650

SOLANUM MELONGENA

A, H

When for internal use, steroidal alkaloids calculated as solanine is a mandatory component of Solanum melongena.

When for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 10mg of steroidal alkaloids calculated as solanine.

 

4651

SOLANUM NIGRUM

A, H

When for internal use, steroidal alkaloids calculated as solanine is a mandatory component of Solanum nigrum.

When for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 10mg of steroidal alkaloids calculated as solanine.

 

4652

SOLANUM TUBEROSUM

A, H

When for internal use, steroidal alkaloids calculated as solanine is a mandatory component of Solanum tuberosum.

When for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not provide more than 10mg of steroidal alkaloids calculated as solanine.

 

4653

SOLIDAGO GIGANTEA

A, H

 

4654

SOLIDAGO GIGANTEA MIS

A, E, H

 

4655

SOLIDAGO VIRGAUREA

A, E, H

 

4656

SOLUBLE MAIZE STARCH

E

 

4657

SOLUBLE POTATO STARCH

E

 

4658

SOLVENT GREEN 3

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

4659

SOLVENT RED 1

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

4660

SOLVENT VIOLET 13

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

4661

SOLVENT YELLOW 172

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.3%.

 

4662

SOLVENT YELLOW 33

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

4663

SOPHORA FLAVESCENS

A, E, H

 

4664

SOPHORA TONKINENSIS

A, H

 

4665

SORBIC ACID

E

 

4666

SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4667

SORBITAN MONO-OLEATE

E

 

4668

SORBITAN MONOLAURATE

E

 

4669

SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE

E

 

4670

SORBITAN OLEATE

E

 

4671

SORBITAN OLIVATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 10%.

 

4672

SORBITAN PALMITATE

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%.

 

4673

SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4674

SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4675

SORBITAN STEARATE

E

 

4676

SORBITAN TRISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4677

SORBITOL

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.

 

4678

SORBITOL SOLUTION (70 PER CENT) (CRYSTALLISING)

A, E

Sorbitol is a mandatory component of sorbitol solution (70 per cent) (crystallising).

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.

 

4679

SORBITOL SOLUTION (70 PER CENT) (NON-CRYSTALLISING)

A, E

Sorbitol is a mandatory component of sorbitol solution (70 per cent) (non-crystallising).

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.

 

4680

SORBUS AUCUPARIA

A, H

 

4681

SORGHUM

E

 

4682

SORGHUM VULGARE

A, H

 

4683

SOY PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE-ENRICHED SOY LECITHIN LIQUID

A

Soy phosphatidylserine is a mandatory component of soy phosphatidylserine-enriched soy lecithin liquid.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 300 mg of soy phosphatidylserine.

 

 

4684

SOY PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE-ENRICHED SOY LECITHIN POWDER

A

Soy phosphatidylserine is a mandatory component of soy phosphatidylserine-enriched soy lecithin powder.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 300 mg of soy phosphatidylserine. 

 

4685

SOY POLYSACCHARIDE

E

 

4686

SOY PROTEIN

E

 

4687

SOY STEROL

E

 

4688

SOYA BEAN

E

 

4689

SOYA OIL

A, E, H

 

4690

SOYBEAN FLOUR

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%.

 

4691

SOYBEAN GLYCERIDES

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 4%.

 

4692

SPARGANIUM STOLONIFERUM

A, H

 

4693

SPARTIUM JUNCEUM

A, H

 

4694

SPATHOLOBUS SUBERECTUS

A, H

 

4695

SPEARMINT OIL

A, E, H

Menthol is a mandatory component of spearmint 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.

 

4696

SPEARMINT OIL TERPENELESS

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

Menthol is a mandatory component of spearmint oil terpeneless.

When the medicine is for topical use for dermal application:

i) the medicine must not be intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin;

ii) the medicine must not deliver more than 25% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use;

iii) the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (EYE) Avoid contact with eyes (or words to that effect).

iv) if the medicine delivers more than 1% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use, the following warning statements are required on the medicine label:

- (SKTEST) If you have sensitive skin, test this product on a small area of skin before applying it to a large area;

- (IRRIT) If irritation develops, discontinue use.

v) if the medicine delivers more than 5% total menthol when administered according to the directions for use, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

– (MENTH) Contains a high concentration of menthol, which can cause severe skin irritation.

When the medicine is for internal use, the maximum recommended daily dose must not contain more than 1 gram of menthol.

 

4697

SPHINGOLIPIDS

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

 

4698

SPIGELIA ANTHELMIA

A, H

 

4699

SPIGELIA MARILANDICA

A, H

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than the equivalent of 1mg of the dry herbal material.

 

4700

SPIKE LAVENDER OIL

A, E, H

Camphor is a mandatory component of spike lavender oil.

In solid and semi solid preparations, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 12.5%.

In liquid preparations other than essential oils, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 2.5%.

In essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 2.5% but less than or equal to 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is less than 25 millilitres, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert fitted on the container and 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 essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is less than 15 millilitres, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert fitted on the container and 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 essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 millilitres but less than or equal to 25 millilitres, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert and child resistant closure fitted on the container and 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'.

If the concentration of camphor is more than 2.5%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 millilitres.

 

4701

SPINACH

E

 

4702

SPINACIA OLERACEA

A, E, H

 

4703

SPIRODELA POLYRRHIZA

A, H

 

4704

SPIRULINA

E

 

4705

SPRAY-DRIED GLUCOSE SYRUP

E

Permitted for use as an excipient for oral routes of administration.

 

4706

SPRAY-DRIED LIQUID GLUCOSE

E

Permitted for use as an excipient for oral routes of administration.

 

4707

SPRUCE 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%.

 

4708

SQUALANE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4709

SQUALENE

A, E

 

4710

SQUID OIL

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

Must be obtained from species of the order Teuthida of the class Cephalopoda, be used in combination with other ingredients in the medicine and be presented in a therapeutic dosage form for therapeutic use.

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (MOLLUSC) ‘Contains mollusc’ or ’Contains mollusc products’.

 

4711

SQUILL DRY

A, H

 

4712

SQUILL INDIAN DRY

A, H

 

4713

SQUILL INDIAN POWDER

A, H

 

4714

SQUILL POWDER

A, H

 

4715

ST JOHN'S WORT DRY EXTRACT QUANTIFIED

A

When used for oral ingestion, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (STJOHN) 'St John's Wort affects the way many prescription medicines work - including oral contraceptives. Consult your doctor.'

 

4716

ST JOHN'S WORT HERB DRY

A, H

When used for oral ingestion, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (STJOHN) 'St John's Wort affects the way many prescription medicines work - including oral contraceptives. Consult your doctor.'

 

4717

ST JOHN'S WORT HERB POWDER

A, H

When used for oral ingestion, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (STJOHN) 'St John's Wort affects the way many prescription medicines work - including oral contraceptives. Consult your doctor.'

 

4718

STACHYS OFFICINALIS

A, E, H

 

4719

STACHYS PALUSTRIS

A, H

 

4720

STACHYURUS HIMALAICUS

A, H

 

4721

STANNIC OXIDE

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 0.005%.

 

4722

STANNOUS CHLORIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

 

4723

STAR ANISE OIL

A, E

When the total concentration of star anise oil in the medicine is more than 50%:

(a) the nominal capacity of the container must not be more than 50 mL;

(b) a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container; and

(c) the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) ‘Keep out of reach of children’ (or words to that effect).

 

4724

STARCH

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%.

 

4725

STARCH SODIUM OCTENYL SUCCINATE

E

 

4726

STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4727

STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4728

STEARAMIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4729

STEARAMIDOETHYL DIETHYLAMINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4730

STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4731

STEARAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%.

When the medicine is intended to be used on the eye, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (EYE2) 'May be irritant to the eyes' (or words to that effect).

 

4732

STEARETH-10

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4733

STEARETH-100

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1.5%.

 

4734

STEARETH-2

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4735

STEARETH-20

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4736

STEARETH-21

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4737

STEARETH-5

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4738

STEARIC ACID

E

 

4739

STEAROPTENES

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%.

 

4740

STEAROXY DIMETHICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 4%.

 

4741

STEAROXYTRIMETHYLSILANE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4742

STEAROYL MACROGOLGLYCERIDES

E

Only for use in oral medicines.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.6%.

 

4743

STEARYL ACETATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4744

STEARYL ALCOHOL

E

 

4745

STEARYL BEHENATE

E

Only for use as an excipient ingredient for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 3.5% in the final formulation.

 

4746

STEARYL DIMETHICONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 4.5%.

The medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (EYE2) 'May be irritant to the eyes' (or words to that effect)

- (EYE) 'Avoid contact with eyes' (or words to that effect).

 

4747

STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4748

STEARYL HEPTANOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4749

STEARYL MYRISTATE

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%.

 

4750

STEARYL STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4751

STELLARIA CHAMAEJASME

A, H

 

4752

STELLARIA DICHOTOMA

A, H

 

4753

STELLARIA MEDIA

A, E, H

 

4754

STEMONA JAPONICA

A, H

 

4755

STEMONA SESSILIFOLIA

A, H

 

4756

STENOTAPHRUM SECUNDATUM

A, H

 

4757

STEPHANIA TETRANDA

A, H

 

4758

STERCULIA

A, H

 

4759

STERCULIA TRAGACANTHA

A, H

 

4760

STERCULIA URENS

A, H

 

4761

STEVIA REBAUDIANA

A, E, H

 

4762

STEVIOL GLYCOSIDES

E

Only for use in oral medicines.

 

4763

STILLINGIA SYLVATICA

A, H

 

4764

STORAX PREPARED

A, E, H

 

4765

STRAWBERRY

E

 

4766

STRAWBERRY ESSENCE

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%.

 

4767

STREPTOCOCCUS SALIVARIUS

A

Only permitted for use in medicines:

- that are for oral routes of administration; and

- when the strain of Streptococcus salivarius is confirmed to be K12 or M18.

The name of the Streptococcus salivarius strain must be declared on the label.

The following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (CHILD5) 'Use in children under 3 years is not recommended'.

 

4768

STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS

A

 

4769

STROBILANTHES CUSIA

A, H

 

4770

STRONG AMMONIA SOLUTION

E

Ammonia is a mandatory component of strong ammonia solution.

The concentration of ammonia in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

When for internal use, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.25%.

 

4771

STRONTIUM CARBONATE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

 

4772

STROPHANTHUS GRATUS

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

4773

STROPHANTHUS HISPIDUS

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

4774

STRYCHNOS IGNATII

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

Strychnine (of Strychnos spp.) is a mandatory component of Strychnos ignatii.

The concentration of Strychnine (of Strychnos spp.) must not be more than 1 milligram/Kg or 1 milligram/L or 0.0001%.

 

4775

STRYCHNOS NUX-VOMICA

A, H

Strychnine (of Strychnos spp.) is a mandatory component of Strychnos nux-vomica.

The concentration of Strychnine (of Strychnos spp.) must not be more than 1 milligram/Kg or 1 milligram/L or 0.0001%.

 

4776

STYPHNOLOBIUM JAPONICUM

A, E, H

 

4777

STYRALLYL PROPIONATE

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%.

 

4778

STYRAX BENZOIN

A, E, H

 

4779

STYRAX 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%.

 

4780

STYRAX PARALLELONEURUM

A, H

 

4781

STYRAX TONKINENSIS

A, H

 

4782

STYRENE

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%.

The total concentration of styrene in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

 

4783

STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4784

STYROLYL 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%.

 

4785

SUBLIMED SULFUR

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

 

4786

SUCCINIC ACID

E

 

4787

SUCRALOSE

E

 

4788

SUCROSE

E

 

4789

SUCROSE ACETATE 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%.

 

4790

SUCROSE ACETATE PALMITATE STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.3%.

 

4791

SUCROSE COCOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 2%.

 

4792

SUCROSE DISTEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4793

SUCROSE LAURATE

E

When for oral or sublingual use, sucrose is a mandatory component of sucrose laurate.

 

4794

SUCROSE OCTAACETATE

E

When for oral or sublingual use, sucrose is a mandatory component of sucrose octaacetate.

 

4795

SUCROSE PALMITATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4796

SUCROSE POLYCOTTONSEEDATE

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%.

The medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (EYE) 'Avoid contact with the eyes' (or words to that effect)

- (EYE2) 'May be irritant to the eyes' (or words to that effect).

 

4797

SUCROSE STEARATE

E

For use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

When for topical use, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.25%.

For oral use as a manufacturing aid only.

When for oral use, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.2 mg per dosage unit.

 

4798

SUCROSE TRISTEARATE

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 2%.

 

4799

SUDAN III

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for topical use.

 

4800

SUGAR CANE WAX ALCOHOLS

A, H

The routes of administration for medicines that contain sugar cane wax alcohols must be limited to:

(a) topical for dermal use; and

(b) oral.

When for use in topical medicines, the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 12 mg of sugar cane wax alcohols.

When for oral use:

(a) the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than:

(i) 12 mg of sugar cane wax alcohols for individuals aged less than 18 years; and

(ii) 20 mg of sugar cane wax alcohols for individuals aged 18 years and above.

(b) The following warning statement (or words to the same effect) is required on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT) 'Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women'.

(c) If the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine contains 20 mg of sugar cane wax alcohols, the following warning statement is also required on the medicine label:

- (ADULTS) ‘Adults only’.

 

4801

SUGARCANE

E, H

When for oral or sublingual use, sucrose is a mandatory component of sugarcane.

 

4802

SULFATED CASTOR OIL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4803

SULFATED LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT FUCANS

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 0.025%.

 

4804

SULFUR DIOXIDE

E

 

4805

SULFUR IODIDE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

 

4806

SULFURIC ACID

E, H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient or excipient ingredient. 

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

 

4807

SULFURISED 1-METHYL-4-(1-METHYLETHENYL)-CYCLOHEXENE

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%.

 

4808

SULISOBENZONE

A

Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%.

When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and

- (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).

 

4809

SULISOBENZONE SODIUM

A

Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%.

When used in primary sunscreen products, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (AVOID) 'Avoid prolonged exposure in the sun' (or words to this effect); and

- (SUNPRO) 'Wear protective clothing - hats and eyewear when exposed to the sun' (or words to this effect).

 

4810

SUNFLOWER OIL

A, E, H

 

4811

SUNFLOWER SEED

E, H

 

4812

SUNSET YELLOW FCF

E

Permitted for use only as a colour for either topical use or with an oral route of administration.

 

4813

SUNSET YELLOW FCF ALUMINIUM LAKE

E

Permitted for use only as a colour in medicines limited to topical and oral routes of administration.

 

4814

SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4815

SWEDE

E

 

4816

SWEET ORANGE 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%.

 

4817

SWEET POTATO

E

 

4818

SWERTIA CHIRATA

A, H

 

4819

SWIETENIA MAHOGANI

A, H

 

4820

SYAGRUS ROMANZOFFIANA

A, E, H

 

4821

SYMPHYOTRICHUM NOVI-BELGII

A, H

 

4822

SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE

H

When used orally as an active homoeopathic ingredient, the concentration must be a dilution of 12X or more.

When used in topical medicines for dermal application, the concentration in the preparation must be no more than 10mg/kg or 10mg/L or 0.001%.

 

4823

SYMPLOCARPUS FOETIDUS

A, H

 

4824

SYNTHETIC BEESWAX

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal applications.

 

4825

SYNTHETIC TERPENE RESIN

E

Only for use in topical, oral or oral application medicines.

When the route of administration is oral, the dosage form must be chewing gum.

 

4826

SYNTHETIC WAX

E

 

4827

SYRINGA RETICULATA

A, H

 

4828

SYRINGA VULGARIS

A, H

 

4829

SYZYGIUM AROMATICUM

A, E, H

When the plant preparation is oil or distillate and the concentration of this oil or distillate in the product is greater than 25%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 millilitres and 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'.

When the plant preparation is oil or distillate, the concentration of this oil or distillate in the medicine is greater than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15 millilitres but less than or equal to 25 millilitres, a child resistant closure and restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container.

When the plant preparation is oil or distillate, the concentration of oil or distillate in the product is greater than 25% and the nominal capacity of the container is less than 15 millilitres, a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container.

When the plant preparation is oil or distillate and the preparation is for topical use in the mouth, the preparation may not contain more than 5 millilitres of the oil or distillate and the concentration of oil or distillate in the product must not be greater than 25%.

 

4830

SYZYGIUM CUMINI

A, H

 

4831

SYZYGIUM JAMBOS

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 0.0693%.

 

4832

TABEBUIA SERRATIFOLIA

A, E, H

 

4833

TADEHAGI TRIQUETRUM

A, H

 

4834

TAGETES ERECTA

A, E, H

When used as an excipient ingredient, only for use 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%.

 

4835

TAGETES MINUTA

A, E, H

 

4836

TAGETES 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%.

 

4837

TAIPAN SNAKE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

4838

TALLOW

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4839

TALLOW GLYCERIDES

E

 

4840

TAMARINDUS INDICA

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%.

 

4841

TAMARIX APHYLLA

A, H

 

4842

TAMARIX CHINENSIS

A, H

 

4843

TAMARIX GALLICA

A, H

 

4844

TAMUS COMMUNIS

A, H

If the plant part is fruit or root, the maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 1mg of the equivalent dry fruit or dry root of Tamus communis.

 

4845

TANACETUM CINERARIIFOLIUM

A, H

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 10%.

 

4846

TANACETUM COCCINEUM SUBSP. COCCINEUM

A, H

 

4847

TANACETUM PARTHENIUM

A, E, H

 

4848

TANACETUM VULGARE

A, H

Oil (of Tanacetum vulgare) is a mandatory component of Tanacetum vulgare.

The concentration of oil (of Tanacetum vulgare) in the medicine must be no more than 0.8%.

 

4849

TANGERINE 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%.

 

4850

TANGERINE OIL COLDPRESSED

A, E, H

When used internally, oxedrine is a mandatory component of tangerine oil coldpressed.

The quantity of oxedrine in the maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 30 milligrams.

 

4851

TANNIC ACID

E

 

4852

TAPIOCA STARCH

E

 

4853

TARAXACUM MONGOLICUM

A, E, H

 

4854

TARAXACUM OFFICINALE

A, E, H

 

4855

TARO

E

 

4856

TARRAGON OIL

A, E, H

 

4857

TARTARIC ACID

E

 

4858

TARTRAZINE

E

Only for use as a colour.

Only for use in medicines for topical and oral administration.

 

4859

TARTRAZINE ALUMINIUM LAKE

E

Only for use as a colour.

Only for use in medicines for topical and oral administration.

 

4860

TASMANNIA LANCEOLATA

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%.

 

4861

TAURINE

A, E

 

4862

TEA-STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4863

TERMINALIA ARJUNA

A

Only for use in oral medicines.

Only for use when the plant part is bark.

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 6 grams of Terminalia arjuna dried bark or its extract equivalents.

The medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT) 'Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women' (or words to that effect)

- (CHILD2) 'Not suitable for children'.

 

4864

TERMINALIA BELLIRICA

A

Only for use when the preparation is as an aqueous extract of the fruit pericarp.

 

4865

TERMINALIA CATAPPA

A, H

 

4866

TERMINALIA CHEBULA

A, H

 

4867

TERMINALIA FERDINANDIANA

A, E, H

When used as an active ingredient:

(a) the plant part must be from fruit flesh or seed only; and

(b) the plant preparation must be limited to fresh, dry, powder. and extraction preparations with water as the only solvent.

 

When used as an excipient ingredient:

(a) the route of administration for medicines that contain Terminalia ferdinandiana must be limited to topical for dermal use;

(b) medicines that contain Terminalia ferdinandiana are not to be intended for use on damaged skin or in the eye; and

(c) the concentration of Terminalia ferdinandiana in the medicine must not be more than 0.3%.

 

4868

TERMINALIA SERICEA

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

Only for use when the plant part is root bark.

Only methanol/water (90:10; V/V) extract of Terminalia sericea bark of the root is approved.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

 

4869

TERPENE RESIN

E

Terpene resin must only be included in medicines when in combination with other permitted ingredients as a proprietary excipient formulation in medicines with a dermal route of administration for topical application.

 

4870

TERPINEN-4-OL

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more 1%.

 

4871

TERPINEOL

E

 

4872

TERPINEOL 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%.

 

4873

TERPINOLENE

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%.

 

4874

TERPINYL 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%.

 

4875

TERPINYL BUTYRATE

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%.

 

4876

TERPINYL METHYL ETHER

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

 

4877

TERT-BUTYL ALCOHOL

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4878

TERT-BUTYL HYDROQUINONE

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%.

 

4879

TERT-BUTYL METHYL ETHER

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

 

4880

TERT-BUTYLPYRAZINE

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%.

 

4881

TETRACLINIS ARTICULATA

A, E, H

 

4882

TETRADECYL AMINOBUTYROYLVALYLAMINOBUTYRIC UREA TRIFLUOROACETATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.002%.

 

4883

TETRADIUM RUTICARPUM

A, H

When for internal use, oxedrine is a mandatory component of Tetradium ruticarpum.

The quantity of oxedrine in the maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 30 mg.

 

4884

TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE

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%.

 

4885

TETRAHYDRO LINALYLACETATE

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%.

 

4886

TETRAHYDRO PARA-METHYLQUINOLINE

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%.

 

4887

TETRAHYDRO-6-(3-PENTENYL)-2H-PYRAN-2-ONE

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%.

 

4888

TETRAHYDRODIFERULOYLMETHANE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

 

4889

TETRAHYDROFURFURYL 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%.

 

4890

TETRAHYDROGERANYL 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%.

 

4891

TETRAHYDROLINALOOL

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%.

 

4892

TETRAHYDROMUGUOL

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%.

 

4893

TETRAHYDROMYRCENOL

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%.

 

4894

TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4895

TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES

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%.

 

4896

TETRAPANAX PAPYRIFER

A, H

 

4897

TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4898

TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE

E

 

4899

TEUCRIUM CHAMAEDRYS

A, H

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 1mg of the equivalent dry herbal material of Teucrium chamaedrys.

 

4900

TEUCRIUM MARUM

A, H

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 1mg of the equivalent dry herbal material of Teucrium marum.

 

4901

TEUCRIUM SCORODONIA

A, H

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 1mg of the equivalent dry herbal material of Teucrium scorodonia.

 

4902

THAPSIA GARGANICA

A, H

 

4903

THAUMATIN

E

 

4904

THEANINE

A

Only to be used in a medicine where Trans Chem Pty Ltd (Client ID 21878), who applied to have the ingredient included in this Determination, is the sponsor of the medicine or has given written authorisation to the sponsor of a medicine to include the ingredient in the medicine. This paragraph ceases to be a requirement for this ingredient after 1 March 2026.

The route of administration for medicines that contain theanine must be limited to oral.

The maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 450 mg of theanine.

The following warning statements (or words to the same effect) are required on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT) 'Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women'; and

- (ADULT) 'Adults only'.

 

4905

THEASPIRANE

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%.

 

4906

THEMEDA TRIANDRA

A, H

 

4907

THEOBROMA CACAO

A, E, H

Caffeine is a mandatory component of Theobroma cacao.

When the medicine is packaged for supply as a divided preparation and is for internal use or oral application, the medicine must not contain a concentration of total caffeine greater than 33%.

When for internal use or oral application, the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must provide no more than 400 mg of total caffeine.

When the medicine is packaged for supply as an undivided preparation and is for internal use or oral application, the medicine must not contain a concentration of total caffeine greater than 1%.

When the medicine is for internal use or oral application, a maximum recommended dose of the medicine must not provide more than 100 mg of total caffeine within a 3 hour period.

When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides greater than 10 mg of total caffeine and the medicine is for internal use or oral application, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (ADULT) 'Adults only' (or words to that effect).

- (CAFF) 'Contains [state quantity per dosage unit or per mL or per gram of product] total caffeine [per dosage unit or per mL or per gram]. A cup of instant coffee contains approximately 80 mg of caffeine.'

- (CAFFPREG) ‘Caffeine intake more than 200 mg per day is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.’

When the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine provides greater than 80 mg of total caffeine and the medicines is for internal use or oral application, the following warning statements are required on the label:

- (CAFFLMT) 'Limit the use of caffeine-containing products (including tea and coffee) when taking this product.'

- (CAFFCYP) ‘Caffeine interacts with enzyme CYP1A2 in the liver. Consult your health professional before taking with other medicines’ (or words to that effect).

 

4908

THEOBROMA OIL

A, E, H

 

4909

THIAMINE

A, E

 

4910

THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

A, E

 

4911

THIAMINE NITRATE

A, E

 

4912

THIOCINEOLE

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%.

 

4913

THIOTAURINE

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 0.02%.

 

4914

THLASPI ARVENSE

A, E, H

 

4915

THREONINE

A, E

 

4916

THUJA OCCIDENTALIS

A, H

 

4917

THUJA PLICATA

A, E, H

 

4918

THYME HERB DRY

A, E, H

 

4919

THYME OIL

A, E, H

When the concentration of Thyme oil in the medicine is more than 50%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 mL, a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container and the medicine requires the warning statement:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect).

 

4920

THYMOL

A, E

When used as an active ingredient, the medicine must be medicated space spray or medicated throat lozenges.

When used as an excipient, only for use in medicated throat lozenges or topical medicines for dermal applications.

 

4921

THYMOL METHYL ETHER

E

Thymol methyl ether 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 thymol methyl ether must not be more than 5% of the total medicine.

 

4922

THYMUS CAPITATUS

A, E, H

When the plant preparation is an oil, and the concentration in the medicine is more than 50%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 mL, a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container and the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect).

 

4923

THYMUS GLAND

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

 

4924

THYMUS MASTICHINA

A, E, H

When the plant preparation is an oil, and the concentration in the medicine is more than 50%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 mL, a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container and the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect).

 

4925

THYMUS SERPYLLUM

A, E, H

When the plant preparation is an oil, and the concentration in the medicine is more than 50%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 mL, a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container and the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect).

 

4926

THYMUS VULGARIS

A, E, H

When the plant preparation is oil or distillate, and the concentration of Thymus vulgaris oil or distillate in the preparation is greater than 50%:

(a) the nominal capacity of the container must not be more than 25 millilitres;

(b) a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container; and

(c) the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect).

 

4927

THYMUS VULGARIS MIS

A, E, H

When the plant preparation is an oil or distillate, and the concentration of Thymus vulgaris MIS oil or distillate in the preparation is greater than 50%:

(a) the nominal capacity of the container must not be more than 25 millilitres;

(b) a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container; and

(c) the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect).

 

4928

THYMUS ZYGIS

A, H

When the plant preparation is an oil or a distillate, and the concentration of Thymus zygis oil or distillate in the preparation is greater than 50%:

(a) the nominal capacity of the container must not be more than 25 millilitres;

(b) a restricted flow insert must be fitted on the container; and

(c) the following warning statement is required on the label:

- (CHILD) 'Keep out of reach of children' (or words to that effect).

 

4929

TIGER SNAKE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

4930

TILACTASE

A

Must be derived from Aspergillus oryzae and comply with the relevant USP monograph.

 

4931

TILIA CORDATA

A, E, H

 

4932

TILIA PLATYPHYLLOS

A, E, H

 

4933

TILIA TOMENTOSA

A, H

 

4934

TILIA X VULGARIS

A, E, H

 

4935

TILIANTOL

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%.

 

4936

TIN

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

 

4937

TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA

A, H

 

4938

TINOSPORA SINENSIS

A, H

 

4939

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

A, E

For use as an active ingredient only in sunscreens for dermal application.

The concentration in sunscreens must be no more than 25%.

For use as an excipient only as a colour and only in medicines limited to oral and topical routes of administration.

Not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

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).

 

4940

TOCOCYSTEAMIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.01%.

 

4941

TOCOFERSOLAN

E

Only for oral and topical use.

When for oral use, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 10% w/w.

When used in topical medicines for dermal application, it is not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

When for topical use, the concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%

 

4942

TOCOPHEROL

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%.

 

4943

TOCOPHERYL GLUCOSIDE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use on damaged skin or in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.05%

 

4944

TOCOPHERYL LINOLEATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4945

TOCOPHERYL NICOTINATE

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 0.3%.

 

4946

TOLU BALSAM

A, E, H

 

4947

TOLUENE

E

The residual solvent limit for toluene is 8.9 mg per maximum recommended daily dose.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.089%.

 

4948

TOLYL ALDEHYDE

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%.

 

4949

TOLYLALDEHYDE GLYCERYLACETAL

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%.

 

4950

TOMATO

E

 

4951

TONKA

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%.

 

4952

TONKA BEAN EXTRACT

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%.

 

4953

TONONE

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%.

 

4954

TOXICODENDRON DIVERSILOBUM

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

 

4955

TOXICODENDRON PUBESCENS

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 1mg of the equivalent dry herbal material of Toxicodendron pubescens.

 

4956

TOXICODENDRON RADICANS

A, H

The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 1mg of the equivalent dry herbal material of Toxicodendron radicans.

 

4957

TOXICODENDRON SUCCEDANEUM

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient. 

 

4958

TRACHELOSPERMUM JASMINOIDES

A, E, H

 

4959

TRACHYSPERMUM AMMI

A, E

Only for use in oral medicines when the plant part is fruit or seed.

The medicine requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:

- (PREGNT) 'Not recommended for use by pregnant and lactating women' (or words to that effect)

- (PREGNT2) 'Do not use if pregnant or likely to become pregnant' (or words to that effect).

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%.

 

4960

TRAGACANTH

A, E

 

4961

TRAMETES VERSICOLOR

A, H

 

4962

TRAMETES VERSICOLOR PROTEOGLYCAN CONCENTRATE

A, H

Only for use in oral medicines.

 

4963

TRANS,TRANS-2,4-DECADIEN-1-AL

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%.

 

4964

TRANS,TRANS-2,4-HEXADIENAL

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 the medicine must be no more than 1%.

The maximum daily dose must provide no more than 13.5 mg of Trans,Trans-2,4-Hexadienal.

 

4965

TRANS-1-(2,4,4-TRIMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)-2-BUTEN-1-ONE

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%.

 

4966

TRANS-2-DECENAL

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%.

 

4967

TRANS-2-DODECENAL

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%.

 

4968

TRANS-2-HEPTEN-1-AL

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%.

 

4969

TRANS-2-HEXENAL

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%.

 

4970

TRANS-2-HEXENOIC ACID

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

 

4971

TRANS-2-HEXENOL

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%.

 

4972

TRANS-2-HEXENYL 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%.

 

4973

TRANS-2-HEXENYL PHENYLACETATE

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%.

 

4974

TRANS-2-HYDROXYCINNAMIC 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%.

 

4975

TRANS-2-OCTENAL

E

trans-2-Octenal must only be included in medicines when in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance proprietary excipient formulation.

The total concentration of the fragrance proprietary excipient formulation containing trans-2-octenal must not be more than 1% of the total medicine.

 

4976

TRANS-2-UNDECENAL

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%.

 

4977

TRANS-3-HEXENOIC ACID

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a flavour or a fragrance.

If used in a flavour the total flavour concentration in a medicine must be no more than 5%.

 

4978

TRANS-4-DECENAL

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%.

 

4979

TRANS-8-(1-METHYLETHYL)-1-OXASPIRO(4.5)DECAN-2-ONE

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%.

 

4980

TRANS-ETHYL 2-OCTENOATE

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%.

 

4981

TRANS-METHYL-2-HEXENOATE

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%.

 

4982

TREACLE

E

When for oral or sublingual use, sucrose is a mandatory component of treacle.

 

4983

TREEMOSS ABSOLUTE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as part of a fragrance proprietary excipient formulation.

When included in a medicine for use on the lips the concentration of treemoss absolute must be no more than 0.02%.

When for dermal use or use on the hair the concentration of treemoss absolute must be no more than 0.1%

The total fragrance proprietary excipient formulation in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

 

4984

TREFRIW WELLS MINERAL WATER

A

When for internal use, iron is a mandatory component of Trefriw Wells mineral water.

Solid dosage forms containing more than 5 milligrams of elemental iron in each dosage unit are required to have a child resistant closure.

Liquid Preparations containing more than 250 milligrams of elemental iron in the total contents of the container are required to have a child resistant closure.

Only able to be used when presented in single use sachets for therapeutic use as an iron supplement.

 

4985

TREHALOSE DIHYDRATE

E

When for oral use and the quantity of trehalose dihydrate per maximum recommended daily dose exceeds 20 grams, the quantity of trehalose dihydrate must be declared on the label.

 

4986

TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS

A, H

 

4987

TRIACETIN

E

 

4988

TRIACONTANYL PVP

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

4989

TRIADICA SEBIFERA

A, H

 

4990

TRIBASIC POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE

A, E, H

When used as an active ingredient and the medicine is intended as a mineral supplementation, potassium is a mandatory component of tribasic potassium phosphate.

When used in a solid medicine containing this ingredient, the pH of a 10 g/L aqueous solution must not be more than 11.5.

When used in a liquid or a semi-solid medicine containing this ingredient, the pH of the medicine must be no more than 11.5.

 

4991

TRIBASIC SODIUM PHOSPHATE

E

When used in a solid preparation, the pH of a 10 g/L aqueous solution must not be more than 11.5.

When used in a liquid or a semi-solid preparation, the pH of the preparation must not exceed 11.5.

 

4992

TRIBEHENIN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 6%.

 

4993

TRIBEHENIN PEG-20 ESTERS

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 6%.

 

4994

TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS

A, E, H

 

4995

TRIBUTYL ACETYLCITRATE

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%.

 

4996

TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE

E

 

4997

TRICAPRYLIN

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%.

 

4998

TRICAPRYLYL CITRATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 7%.

 

4999

TRICETEARETH-4 PHOSPHATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

5000

TRICHLOROMETHYLPHENYLCARBINYL 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%.

 

5001

TRICHODERMA VIRIDE

A, E, H

 

5002

TRICHOSANTHES KIRILOWII

A, E, H

 

5003

TRICLOSAN

E

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 1%.

 

5004

TRICYCLODECENYL PROPIONATE

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%.

 

5005

TRIDECANAL

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%.

 

5006

TRIDECETH-4 PHOSPHATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

5007

TRIDECETH-6

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.5%.

 

5008

TRIDECYL ALCOHOL

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%.

 

5009

TRIDECYL BEHENATE

E

Behenic acid is a mandatory component of Tridecyl behenate.

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

5010

TRIDECYL NEOPENTANOATE

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 23%.

 

5011

TRIDECYL SALICYLATE

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%.

 

5012

TRIDECYL STEARATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

5013

TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

5014

TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE

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 1%.

 

5015

TRIETHYL CITRATE

E

 

5016

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL

E

 

5017

TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE

A, E, H

 

5018

TRIFOLIUM REPENS

A, H

 

5019

TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM

A, E, H

 

5020

TRIHYDROXYPALMITAMIDOHYDROXYPROPYL MYRISTYL ETHER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.02%.

 

5021

TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

5022

TRIISOCETYL CITRATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

5023

TRIISODECYL TRIMELLITATE

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%.

 

5024

TRIISONONANOIN

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%.

 

5025

TRIISOSTEARIN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

5026

TRILAURIN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

5027

TRILISA ODORATISSIMA

A, H

 

5028

TRILLIUM ERECTUM

A, H

 

5029

TRIMETHOXYCAPRYLYL SILANE

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 0.25%.

 

5030

TRIMETHYL HYDROXYPENTYL ISOBUTYRATE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

 

5031

TRIMETHYL UNDECYLENIC ALDEHYDE

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a fragrance.

If used in a fragrance the total fragrance concentration in a medicine must be no more than 1%.

 

5032

TRIMETHYL-BICYCLO-HEPTANE-SPIROCYCLOHEXENONE

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%.

 

5033

TRIMETHYLBENZENEPROPANOL

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%.

 

5034

TRIMETHYLHEXANOL

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%.

 

5035

TRIMETHYLOPROPANE TRIOCTANOATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

5036

TRIMETHYLPENTANEDIOL/ADIPIC ACID/GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

 

5037

TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

5038

TRINITROPHENOL

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

The total concentration of trinitrophenol in the medicine must not be more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

 

5039

TRIOCTANOIN

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%.

 

5040

TRIOCTYLDODECYL CITRATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 12%.

 

5041

TRIOLEIN

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.1%.

 

5042

TRIOSTEUM PERFOLIATUM

A, H

 

5043

TRIOXAUNDECANEDIOIC ACID

E

 

5044

TRIPEPTIDE-1

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye or on damaged skin.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.002%.

 

5045

TRIS-BIPHENYL TRIAZINE

A

Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 10%.

When used topically, the dosage form must not be spray.

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).

 

5046

TRISILOXANE

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 40%.

 

5047

TRISODIUM EDETATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

5048

TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.2%.

 

5049

TRISODIUM NTA

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 0.005%.

 

5050

TRISTEARIN

E

 

5051

TRITICUM AESTIVUM

A, E, H

Gluten is a mandatory component when the plant part is seed and the route of administration is other than topical and mucosal.

 

5052

TRITICUM DURUM

A, E, H

Gluten is a mandatory component when the plant part is seed and the route of administration is other than topical and mucosal.

 

5053

TRIUNDECANOIN

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 11.2%.

 

5054

TROLAMINE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 5%.

 

5055

TROLAMINE LAURIL SULFATE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.

 

5056

TROLAMINE SALICYLATE

A

Only for use as an active ingredient in sunscreens for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 12%.

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).

 

5057

TROLLIUS CHINENSIS

A, H

 

5058

TROMETAMOL

E

 

5059

TROMETAMOL HYDROCHLORIDE

E

 

5060

TROPAEOLUM MAJUS

A, E, H

 

5061

TROPICAL RATTLESNAKE

H

Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.

 

5062

TROPOLONE

E

Only for use in topical medicines for dermal application and not to be included in medicines intended for use in the eye.

The concentration in the medicine must be no more than 0.01%.

 

5063

TSUGA CANADENSIS

A, H

 

5064

TULIPA EDULIS

A, H

Colchicine is a mandatory component of Tulipa edulis.

The concentration of colchicine in the medicine must be no more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/L or 0.001%.

 

5065

TURMERIC

E

Permitted for use only in combination with other permitted ingredients as a colour.

 

5066

TURNERA DIFFUSA

A, E, H

Beta-arbutin is a mandatory component of Turnera diffusa.

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%.

 

5067

TURNIP

E

 

5068

TURPENTINE OIL

A, E

Only permitted for use when turpentine oil is derived from sources other than mineral turpentine.

The concentration in the medicine must not be more than 25%.

 

5069

TYPHA ANGUSTIFOLIA

A, H

 

5070

TYPHA LATIFOLIA

A, H

 

5071

TYPHONIUM GIGANTEUM

A, H

 

5072

TYROSINE

A, E