Australian Approved Name (AAN): Cysteine
Common name/s and synonyms: l-Cysteine
Molecular formula: C3H7NO2S
Molecular weight: 121.16
Maximum daily dose: The maximum recommended daily dose must not contain more than 450 mg of cysteine. When cysteine, cystine and/or their salts are used in combination, the medicine must not provide more than a total of 450 mg cysteine per maximum recommended daily dose.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active
TGA reference: Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia