Australian approved name (AAN): Rosmarinus officinalis
Common names and synonyms: Rosmarinus
Plant part used: Leaf
Mandatory components: Camphor and cineole
Warnings and Restrictions: In solid and semi solid preparations, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 12.5%. In liquid preparations other than essential oils or distillates, the concentration of camphor must be no more than 2.5%.
When the concentration of cineole in the preparation 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).
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).
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.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient. Homeopathic.