Labelling and Packaging of Ayurvedic and Unani Drugs

Labelling and Packaging of Ayurvedic and Unani Drugs

The label should be in indelible ink and clear and it should reflect following particulars.

1.        True list of all ingredients with quantity in metric system.

2.        Reference to the method of preparation, name of authoritative book in First Schedule. If the list of ingredients is very large, it should be printed and packed in the container.

3.        Name of the drug as per literature in the First Schedule.

4.        If poisonous or schedule E (1) drug is contained, the words to be printed on label are "Caution - to be taken under medical supervision".

5.        Name and address of manufacturer

6.        Date of manufacturing

7.        MFg. Lic. No (Manufacturing Licence Number)

8.        Batch No. or Lot No.

9.        Words - "Ayurvedic Medicine" or "Siddha Medicine" or "Unani Medicine", as the case may be.

10.   The drugs for external application should have the words on label "For external use only".

11.   "Physician's sample not to be sold", if the sample is for physician.