Milk Thistle Extract Formula
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Natures Hamony Milk Thistle Extract Formula, Quest Milk Thistle Extract Formula, Rx Balance Milk Thistle Extract Formula, Vivitas Milk Thistle Extract Formula
- Licence holder
- RX BALANCE TECHNOLOGY INC.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80007175
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 19 August 2008
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Caplet
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- Conditions légales
Dioscorea villosa L.: Les matières premières végétales doivent avoir subi les étapes traditionnelles d'épluchage, de lavage et de traitement thermique. L'absence d'alcaloïdes et de composés cyanogènes doit être démontrée par des bulletins d'analyse.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
- Conditions légales
Glycyrrhiza glabra L.: La portion journalière recommandée ne doit pas conduire à une ingestion d'acide glycyrrhizinique supérieure à 100 mg. L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement avec la teneur suivante: "Ne pas utiliser pendant plus de 6 semaines sans avis médical." L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'emploi chez les enfants.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Taraxacum officinale Source : Racine Extraction ratio : 4:1 Dry plant equivalent : 155 mg | 38.75 mg | Not calculated |
| Dioscorea villosa Source : Racine Potency : 6 % Diosgenin | 60 mg | Not calculated |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra Source : Racine | 40 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Hydroxypropylméthylcellulose, Glycérine, Eau, Acide stéarique, Croscarmellose de sodium, Dicalcium Phosphate Anhydrous, Stéarate de magnésium, Microcrystalline cellulose
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 3 Caplet | 2 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Used to promote healthy liver.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Contre-indications
Do not use if pregnant or breast feeding; if you have Gilbert's syndrome or Crigler-Najjar syndrome, gallbladder or liver disorder, bile duct obstruction, intestinal blockage, pancreatic cancer, haemolytic anemia, intestinal spasm, impaired kidney functions, high blood pressure or heart disease; if you are allergic to the Asteraceae (daisy) family; or if you are a man with decreased libido.
- Effets indésirables connus
Discontinue use if hypersensitivity occurs such as contact dermatitis and/or if you develop symptoms of liver trouble.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80007175
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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