Part 2Indications relating to bone

Part 2—Indications relating to bone

 

• Indications relating to bone
• 1 A diet deficient in calcium can lead to osteoporosis in later life. Calcium may help prevent osteoporosis when dietary intake is inadequate Scientific Indication can only be used for medicines that contain calcium as an active ingredient and the recommended daily dose of the medicine must provide at least 290 milligrams of elemental calcium.

Label statement: [Vitamins/minerals/nutrients/dietary supplements] can only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate OR [Vitamins/minerals/nutrients/dietary supplements] should not replace a balanced diet (or words to that effect).

• 2 Aids/assists healthy bone development/growth/building Scientific Product presentation must not imply or refer to bone disease or disorders e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, debilitating osteoarthritis, osteoporosis. Note: this requirement is not intended to apply where the indications referring to osteoporosis specified in column 2 of the table in Part 2 of Schedule 1 to this instrument are also used.
• 3 Decrease/reduce/relieve mild joint aches and pains Scientific or Traditional Label statement: If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Product presentation must not imply or refer to bone disease or disorders e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, debilitating osteoarthritis, osteoporosis.

• 4 Decrease/reduce/relieve mild joint inflammation/swelling Scientific or Traditional Label statement: If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Product presentation must not imply or refer to bone disease or disorders e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, debilitating osteoarthritis, osteoporosis.

• 5 Decrease/reduce/relieve mild joint pain/soreness Scientific or Traditional Label statement: If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Product presentation must not imply or refer to bone disease or disorders e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, debilitating osteoarthritis, osteoporosis.

• 6 Decrease/reduce/relieve mild joint stiffness Scientific or Traditional Label statement: If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Product presentation must not imply or refer to bone disease or disorders e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, debilitating osteoarthritis, osteoporosis.

• 7 Decrease/reduce/relieve mild rheumatic aches and pains Scientific or Traditional Label statement: If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Product presentation must only refer to mild rheumatic aches/pains.