Nestlé Materna
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Nestlé Canada Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80040716
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 12 March 2013
- Revision date
- Not provided
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bêta-carotène Source : bêta-carotène | 2,500 UI | Not calculated |
| Bêta-carotène Source : bêta-carotène | 1,500 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Molybdène Source : Molybdate de sodium | 50 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Vitamine C Source : Vitamine C | 85 mg | Not calculated |
| Magnésium Source : Oxyde de magnésium | 50 mg | Not calculated |
| Vitamine B6 Source : Chlorhydrate de pyridoxine | 1.9 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Lauryl sulfate de sodium, Maltodextrine, Stéarate de magnésium, Poly(alcool vinylique), Cellulose microcristalline, Hydroxypropylméthylcellulose, Macrogol 3350, Carmine, Crospovidone, Citrate de trisodium, Talc, Sucrose, NA, Phosphate de calcium, dibasique, anhydre, Lécithine, Amidon alimentaire, modifié, Acide stéarique, Acide citrique, Dioxyde de silicium, Ascorbate de sodium, Dioxyde de titane, Stéarate de calcium, Gélatine, Sirop de glucose, Amidon de maïs
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Femmes | minimum: 19 years | 1 Comprimé | 1 day |
Uses authorised in Canada
Prenatal/Postpartum vitamin and mineral supplement. Helps prevent neural tube defects when taken daily prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy. Helps maintain good health. Helps to maintain eyesight, skin, membranes and immune function. Helps in the development and maintenance of night vision. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. Antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. 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. Helps in wound healing. Helps the body to metabolize proteins. Helps to form red blood cells. Helps to prevent folate deficiency. Helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Helps in tissue formation. Helps normal growth and development. Provides support for healthy glucose metabolism. Helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus. Calcium intake, when combined with sufficient vitamin D, a healthy diet, and regular exercise, may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates and fats. Helps to maintain proper muscle function. Helps in the function of the thyroid gland. Helps to form red blood cells and helps in their proper function. Helps to prevent iron deficiency. Helps to prevent iron deficiency anemia. Helps to produce and repair connective tissue. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones. Helps maintain healthy skin. Helps maintain immune function. Multi-vitamin/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
- Précautions et mises en garde
There is enough iron in this package to seriously harm a child. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control centre immediately. If taking other supplements, read label, since supplements may contain the same ingredients.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80040716
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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