Australian Approved Name (AAN): Cysteine hydrochloride
Common name/s and synonyms: l-Cysteine hydrochloride anhydrous
Molecular formula: C3H7NO2S.HCl
Molecular weight: 157.62
Maximum daily dose: The maximum recommended daily dose must contain no more than 585 mg of cysteine hydrochloride. 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: United States Pharmacopeia_(Incorporating the National Formulary) (modified)