Question & AnswerQ&A (ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 339)
The regulation took effect immediately upon its adoption on January 7, 1975.
Under Republic Act No. 6425, as amended, specifically Section 36(a).
Eucalyptine Capsules containing 492 mg of codeine per 100 grams are classified as a regulated drug.
It defines the threshold concentration at which Eucalyptine Capsules are classified as regulated dangerous drugs.
This regulation supplements Board Regulation No. 6, series of 1972 and mentions Board Regulation No. 1, series of 1973 regarding limitations.
They are considered dangerous drugs within the contemplation of Republic Act No. 6425, as amended.
Clemente S. Gatmaitan, M.D., M.P.H., the Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board.
The classification is based on the powers vested in the Dangerous Drugs Board under Section 36(a) of Republic Act No. 6425, as amended.
The excerpt does not explicitly specify penalties, but classification as a regulated drug means violations are subject to penalties under Republic Act No. 6425.
Understanding classifications of regulated drugs, legal authority of the Dangerous Drugs Board, and the regulatory framework helps in comprehending drug control laws in the Philippines.