Ester-C

Natural health product licensed in Canada

Other names

C, C 1000mg, Ester-C 1000mg, Vitamin C, Vitamin C 1000mg, Vitamin C 1000mg plus Minerals, Vitamin C plus Minerals

Licence holder

Nestle Canada Inc. dba (Atrium Innovations/Genestra Brands/Pure Encapsulations/Garden of Life Canada/Trophic Canada/SISU/Wobenzym/Bountiful Canada Vitamins/Nature's Bounty/Vital Proteins Canada)

NPN or DIN-HM

80029183

Status

Active licence

Licence date

24 January 2012

Revision date

28 February 2025

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

Poly(sorbate) 80, Eau purifiée, Acide stéarique, Triacétine, Croscarmellose de sodium, Maltodextrine, Dioxyde de silicium, Hypromellose, Cellulose microcristalline

Recommended doses in Canada

Uses authorised in Canada

Text supplied in English because no French text is available.

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. 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. 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. 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). 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.

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 80029183

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 28 February 2025 (register: Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks).

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