l-Ephedrine in l-Ephedrine hydrochloride
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Chemical Substance - l-Ephedrine
NHPID name:
l-Ephedrine
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Source material:
- Aconitum napellus ( Parts: Root )
- Catha edulis ( Parts: Leaf )
- Ephedra gerardiana ( Parts: Whole plant )
- Ephedra nevadensis ( Parts: Whole plant )
- Ephedra sinica ( Parts: Branch )
- Ephedra sinica ( Parts: Branchlet )
- Ephedra sinica ( Parts: Stem )
- Ephedra sinica ( Parts: Whole plant )
- Sida rhombifolia ( Parts: Root )
- Taxus baccata ( Parts: Leaf )
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The presence of this ingredient as prohibited on the List of Prohibited and Restricted Cosmetic Ingredients (the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist) indicates that there are potential safety issues. This ingredient cannot be used in natural health products without the submission of additional evidence for safety. It should be noted that this substance is subject to additional regulatory requirements in accordance with the Precursor Control Regulations because it is set out in Schedule VI of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Roles
Medicinal
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Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 2 (an isolate) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.
Reference: NNHPD