Ester-C
Ester-C, licence 80029170: active licence in Health Canada data. The French and European references below do not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
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)
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Ester-C 500mg, Ester-C Vitamin C, Vitamin C
- Licence holder
- Bountiful Canada Vitamins ULC
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80029170
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 24 January 2012
- Revision date
- 20 August 2021
- 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 ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc Source : Oxyde de zinc | 2.0 milligramme | 8,000 µg |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Maltodextrine, Triacétine, Hypromellose, Stéarate de magnésium, Acide stéarique, Cellulose microcristalline, Dioxyde de silicium, Poly(sorbate) 80, Croscarmellose de sodium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | minimum: 2.0 Comprimé ; maximum: 2.0 Comprimé | minimum: 2.0 Jour(s) ; maximum: 2.0 Jour(s) |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
Source of vitamin and minerals, factors in the maintenance of good health. Source of vitamin and minerals, factors in normal growth and development. Source of vitamins and minerals to support biological functions which play a key role in the maintenance of good health. Maintains good health. Supports good health. Contributes to maintaining general health. For maintaining general health. A factor in the maintenance of good health. Vitamin and multi-mineral supplement. Maintains healthy hair, skin and nails. Source of/An antioxidant for the maintenance of good health. Source of/An antioxidant that helps (to): a) fight / b) protect (cells) against / c) reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals. Source of/An electrolyte (for the maintenance of good health). Helps maintain healthy skin and connective tissue formation. Helps support bone health. Helps to maintain healthy bones, hair, nail and/or skin. Helps to maintain healthy skin. Helps to maintain normal muscle function. Helps to maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients. Helps to prevent vitamin C deficiency. Helps with immune function. Helps (to) maintain/support immune function/system. Helps in collagen formation to maintain healthy bones, cartilage, teeth and/or gums. Helps in connective tissue formation. Helps in energy metabolism and tissue formation. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth (especially in children and young adults). Helps in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and/or gums. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and/or gums and in connective tissue formation. Helps in wound healing and connective tissue formation. Helps in wound healing. 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). Antioxidant for good health. As part of a healthy diet (when taken with Vitamin D) may help prevent bone loss/osteoporosis.
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 80029170
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
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