Calcium carbonate
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Carbonate de calcium
- Licence holder
- Wampole Group L.P.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80008370
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 30 October 2008
- Revision date
- 19 August 2024
- Form
- Comprimé
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Officinale
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
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 composition not provided.
Non-medicinal ingredients
Laque d'aluminium jaune FD&C No. 5, Triacétine, Acide stéarique, Mineral oil, Poly(sorbate) 80, Hypromellose, Titanium bioxide, Maltodextrine, Stéarate de magnésium, Crospovidone, Microcrystalline cellulose, Laque d'aluminium bleu FD&C n° 1
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enfants et Adolescents | minimum: 6 years | 1 Comprimé | minimum: 1 Tous les jours ; maximum: 3 Tous les jours |
| Adultes | Not specified | 1 Caplet | 1 Tous les jours ; maximum: 3 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
Helps in the development and maintenance of bones/(and) teeth (especially in children and young adults). Adequate calcium (and vitamin D) (throughout life) as part of a healthy diet, (along with physical activity) may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis (in peri- and postmenopausal women) (in later life). Adequate calcium (and vitamin D) (throughout life) as part of a healthy diet, (along with physical activity) may help prevent bone loss/osteoporosis (in peri- and postmenopausal women) (in later life). As part of a healthy diet (when taken with Vitamin D) may help prevent bone loss/osteoporosis. Source of/Provides (an) electrolyte(s) (for the maintenance of good health). Helps to maintain/support normal muscle function. Helps maintain/support bone health. Mineral supplement. Source of mineral, a factor in the maintenance of good health. Source of mineral, a factor in normal growth and development. Source of mineral to support biological functions which play a key role in the maintenance of good health. Maintains/supports good health. Contributes to maintaining general health. For maintaining general health. A factor in the maintenance of good health. A factor in normal growth and development.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
No French warning text available in the imported data.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80008370
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.
List in the official revision dated (register: Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks).
List recorded in 2024. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed. Photograph the packaging