Australian Approved Name (AAN): Shark sodium chondroitin sulfate
Superseded AAN: Chondroitin sulfate – shark sodium
Common names and synonyms: Shark sodium chondroitin sulphate
Warnings and Restrictions: 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%.
Contains fish; or contains fish products.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient
TGA reference: Therapeutic Goods Administration