Therapeutic Goods Administration
Attachment 2: Existing standard indications for
omission
Code
Indication
Label Disclaimer
Reason for removal
BRCH5
Temporary relief of bronchial cough by soothing bronchial
airways.
Warnings COU1
and COU2 required
This indication is not clear and not specific enough to exclude
conditions (such as asthma) that are not appropriate for use in listed
medicines.
EAR1
For the symptomatic relief of glue ear.
Warning S required
This condition is not appropriate for an average consumer to selfdiagnose and self manage. Not appropriate for listed medicines.
EAR4
May assist in the management of glue ear.
Warning S required
This condition is not appropriate for an average consumer to selfdiagnose and self manage. Not appropriate for listed medicines.
EYE10
May assist in the management of pterygium.
Warning S required
This condition is not appropriate for an average consumer to selfdiagnose and self manage. Not appropriate for listed medicines.
EYE8
For the symptomatic relief of pterygium.
Warning S required
This condition is not appropriate for an average consumer to selfdiagnose and self manage. Not appropriate for listed medicines.
GAST2
Treatment of the symptoms/pain/discomfort of gastritis.
Warning S required
This condition is not appropriate for an average consumer to selfdiagnose and self manage. Not appropriate for listed medicines.
RHAR
Temporary relief of the pain of rheumatoid arthritis.
Warning S required
This condition is not appropriate for an average consumer to selfdiagnose and self manage. Not appropriate for listed medicines.
Attachment 2: Existing standard indications for omission
Permitted (coded) indications for listed medicines - Consultation paper
January 2013
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