Extra C 500
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- La Naturiste/ Extra C 500, Nature's Bounty/ Extra C 500
- Licence holder
- Vitaminol Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80035855
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 26 September 2012
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Comprimé
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Vitamine C: up to 1,500 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (3 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 180 mg set in France for a food supplement (2006 Order, not revised since November 2006).
arrêté du 9 mai 2006, annexe III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Echinacée purpurea Source : Racine | 300 mg | Not calculated |
| Rosa canina Source : Fruit | 15 mg | Not calculated |
| Bioflavonoïdes d'agrumes Source : Citrus spp. Potency : 25 % Bioflavonoids | 25 mg | Not calculated |
| Bioflavonoïdes d'agrumes Source : Fruit Potency : 25 % Bioflavonoids | 25 mg | Not calculated |
| Eleutherococcus senticosus Source : Racine | 300 mg | Not calculated |
| Vitamine C Source : Acide ascorbique | 500 mg | 1,500,000 µg |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Dioxyde de silicium, Acide stéarique, citrate de sodium, Carmellose, Croscarmellose, Glycérine, Stéarate de magnésium, Microcrystalline cellulose
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 1 Comprimé | 3 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
A complete formula containing Vitamin C which is an antioxidant for the maintenance of good health that helps the body to metabolize fats and proteins, helps in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and gums, helps in connective tissue formation, in wound healing and to prevent vitamin C deficiency. Echinacea which is used in Herbal Medicine to help fight off infections and to relieve the symptoms and shorten the duration of upper respiratory tract infections. Siberian ginseng which is used in Herbal Medicine as a tonic to help relieve general disability, to aid during convalescence and to help improve mental and physical performance after periods of mental and physical exertion.
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 80035855
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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