# The Medicines (Products Other Than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment Order 1992, Article 3: Amendment of article 4 of the principal Order


In article 4 of the principal Order (medicinal products that are not prescription only), the following paragraph is inserted after paragraph (1D):—
“(1E) Notwithstanding article 3(1)(a), a medicinal product shall not be a prescription only medicine by reason that it consists of or contains the substance carbenoxolone sodium where—
(a) it is in the form of granules;
(b) its maximum strength does not exceed one per cent calculated in terms of weight in weight;
(c) it is sold or supplied in a container or package containing not more than 560mg;
(d) its container or package is labelled to show a maximum daily dose of 80mg and a maximum dose of 20mg; and
(e) it is indicated only for treatment, by mouthwash, in adults and in children over the age of 12 years.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/1534/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/medicines-products-other-than-veterinary-drugs-prescription-only-amendment-order-1992/article-3
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