Michigan and ephedrine
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Foods or dietary supplements containing less than 25 mg ephedrine alkaloids or the limits set in upcoming FDA regs excluded from the state's Schedule V controlled substances list under Senate bill 182, signed by Gov. John Engler Oct. 22. The bill also sets a 100 mg ephedrine alkaloids daily limit, prohibits administration of such products to people under 18 (unless by a physician or parent) and forbids euphoria or sexual performance claims. OTC products also would be exempted if made and distributed in a manner consistent with their applicable monograph. OTCs must be in a solid dosage form in blister packs and contain at least 400 mg guaifenesin and, at most, 25 mg ephedrine per dose; anorectal preparations could contain up to 5% ephedrine. The bill, which takes effect 90 days after its passage, is nearly identical to Ohio legislation passed in December 1996
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