Australian approved name (AAN): Aloe vera
Common names and synonyms: Aloe vera; Barbados aloes; Aloe barbadensis; Curacao aloes
Superseded AAN: Aloe barbadensis
Plant part used: Leaf – Resin & Gel
Mandatory components: Hydroxyanthracene derivatives caluculated as anhydrous barbaloin (when for oral or sublingual use)
Warnings and restrictions: 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
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)
LAX2 – Prolonged use may cause serious bowel problems
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient. Homeopathic