Australian Approved Name(AAN): Lavender oil
Common names and synonyms: Lavandula angustifolia & L intermedia herb top fl. oil
Mandatory components: Camphor
Warnings and restrictions: In solid and semi solid preparations, the concentration of Camphor must be no more than 12.5%. In liquid preparations other than essential oils, the concentration of Camphor must be no more than 2.5%. If the concentration of camphor is more than 2.5%, the nominal capacity of the container must be no more than 25 millilitres.
In essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 2.5% but less than or equal to 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is less than 25mL, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert fitted on the container and requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:
CHILD – Keep out of reach of children (or word to that effect)
NTAKEN – Not to be taken
In essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is less than 15mL, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert fitted on the container and requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:
CHILD – Keep out of reach of children (or word to that effect)
NTAKEN – Not to be taken
In essential oil preparations, if the concentration of camphor is more than 10%, and the nominal capacity of the container is more than 15mL but less than or equal to 25mL, the medicine must have a restricted flow insert and child resistant closure fitted on the container and requires the following warning statements on the medicine label:
CHILD – Keep out of reach of children (or word to that effect)
NTAKEN – Not to be taken
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient. Homeopathic
TGA reference: British Pharmacopoeia