Hepato-Dr Capsules
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Hepato Complex, Leffler's Hepato Complex, Milk Thistle Combo
- Licence holder
- St. Francis Herb Farm Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80049457
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 20 March 2014
- Revision date
- 11 February 2016
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Taraxacum officinale Source : Plante entière Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 0.2 g | 40 mg | Not calculated |
| Veronicastrum virginicum Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 0.08 g | 16 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Stéarate de magnésium, Maltodextrine, Hypromellose
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | minimum: 1 Capsule ; maximum: 2 Capsule | minimum: 3 days ; maximum: 4 days |
Uses authorised in Canada
Used in Herbal Medicine to help support liver function. Used in Herbal Medicine as a hepatoprotectant/liver protectant. Used in Herbal Medicine to help increase bile flow (cholagogue and choleretic).
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Contre-indications
Do not take if pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family. Do not use if you have hormone-sensitive condition, heart or blood disease, high or low blood pressure, kidney, liver or pancreatic disorder, diabetes or edema (swelling of hands, face and feet) or are taking products containing diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids or licorice. Do not use if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, atonic bowel, appendicitis, inflammatory colon disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding or hemorrhoids, severe dehydration with depleted water or electrolytes or diarrhea. Stop use and seek medical attention immediately if you experience dizziness, confusion, muscle weakness or pain, abnormal heart beat and/or difficulty breathing. Discontinue use while menstruating, or if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, nausea, vomiting, changes in stool color or odor, spasms and/or diarrhea.
- Précautions et mises en garde
Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have fecal impaction or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever.
- Effets indésirables connus
Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has known to occur; in which case discontinue use. Laxative effect may occur.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80049457
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 2016. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed. Photograph the packaging