Australian Approved Name (AAN): Cystine

Common name/s and synonyms: L-Cystine

Molecular formula: C6H12N2O4S2

Molecular weight: 240.3

Maximum daily dose: The maximum recommended daily dose must contain no more than 450 mg of cystine. 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

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