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The Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Amendment Order 1997

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Article 2(c)

SCHEDULE 1ENTRIES INSERTED IN SCHEDULE 1 TO THE PRINCIPAL ORDER

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5
SubstanceMaximum strengthRoute of administration, use or pharmaceutical formTreatment limitationsMaximum quantity
Aspirin

(1) 325 mg

(1) Non-effervescent tablets and capsules

(2) All preparations other than non-effervescent tablets or capsules

(1) The quantity sold or supplied in one container or package shall not exceed 32

  • The quantity of non-effervescent tablets, capsules or a combination of both sold or supplied to a person at any one time shall not exceed 100

Paracetamol

(1) 120 mg

(1) Non-effervescent tablets and capsules for use in children aged less than 12 years

(1) The quantity sold or supplied in one container or package shall not exceed 32

  • The quantity of non-effervescent tablets, capsules or a combination of both sold or supplied to a person at any one time shall not exceed 100

(2) 500 mg

(2) Non-effervescent tablets and capsules for use in adults and children not less than 12 years

(3) All preparations other than non-effervescent tablets and capsules

(2) The quantity sold or supplied in one container or package shall not exceed 32

  • The quantity of non-effervescent tablets, capsules or a combination of both sold or supplied to a person at any one time shall not exceed 100

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