Spirulina 500mg Tablet
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Viva Pharmaceutical Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80049850
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 30 March 2014
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Comprimé
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bêta-carotène Source : Elaeis guineensis - Fruit | 390 mcg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Dioxyde de silicium colloïdal, Stéarate de magnésium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 1 Comprimé | 1 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Source of vitamin A for the maintenance of good health. Provitamin A for the maintenance of good health. Source of vitamin A to help maintain eyesight, skin, membranes and immune function. Provitamin A to help maintain eyesight, skin membranes and immune function. Source of vitamin A to help in the development and maintenance of night vision. Provitamin A to help in the development and maintenance of night vision. Source of vitamin A to help in the development and maintenance of bones. Provitamin A to help in the development and maintenance of bones. Source of vitamin A to help in the development and maintenance of teeth. Provitamin A to help in the development and maintenance of teeth.
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
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Spirulina may interact with certain drugs or dietary supplements taken for weight loss, cancer, heart disorders, osteoporosis, immune system disorders, high blood pressure (angiotensin-converting enzyme [ACE] inhibitors), inflammation, diabetes, high cholesterol levels, neurological conditions, blood clots and viruses and may also interact with blood thinners and antihistamines. Spirulina possibly interacts with drugs or any herbs or supplements that are potentially toxic to the kidney. Spirulina may interact with calcium supplements to further increase calcium levels. Spirulina may increase levels of protein, iron, gamma-linolenic fatty acid, carotenoids, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and vitamin E.
- Contre-indications
Avoid use in individuals with known allergy to spirulina, blue-green algae species, or any of their constituents. Avoid use if you have an autoimmune disease, such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80049850
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.
Has the product changed? Photograph the packaging.