Australian Approved Name (AAN): Poliglusam
Common name/s and synonyms: Chitosan; Deacetylchitin
Superseded AAN: Chitosan
Maximum daily dose: 1750 mg
Warnings and Restrictions: The average molecular mass of poliglusam must be greater than 2 kilodaltons.
When for internal use:
(a) the maximum recommended daily dose of the medicine must not provide more than 1750 milligrams poliglusam; and
(b) the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:
CHITO – Poliglusam should be taken at least one hour after any other medication as it may reduce the effect of other medication (or words to that effect).
When for internal use and the dosage form is a powdered preparation, the following warning statement is required on the medicine label:
DNTPOW – Do not take powder alone. Mix with food or fluid.
When used as an excipient, only for use in topical medicines for dermal application.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient
TGA reference: International Non-Proprietary Name