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