Ester-C 500 mg
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Ester-C 500
- Licence holder
- SISU
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80062993
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 27 July 2015
- Revision date
- 24 August 2017
- 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 1,000 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium Source : Ascorbate de calcium | 55 milligramme | 110,000 µg |
| 3,3',4',5,7-Pentahydroxyflavone-3-rutinoside Source : Styphnolobium japonicum - Bourgeon floral | 1 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Vitamine C Source : Ascorbate de calcium | 500 milligramme | 1,000,000 µg |
| Malpighia glabra Source : Malpighia glabra, Fruit Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 4:1 Dry plant equivalent : 4 mg | 1 milligramme | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Maltodextrine, Hypromellose, Croscarmellose de sodium, Triacétine, Silicate de calcium, Acide stéarique, Cellulose microcristalline, Poly(sorbate) 80, Eau, Cire de Carnauba, Stéarate de magnésium, Mélange de fruit
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 1 Comprimé | 2 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
Helps the body to metabolize fats & proteins. Helps in the development & maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth & gums. Helps in connective tissue formation & wound healing. Helps to prevent Vitamin C deficiency. Provides antioxidants. Source of antioxidants that help protect against the oxidative damage (or cell damage) caused by free radicals. Helps to maintain immune function. Adequate calcium (and vitamin D) as part of a healthy diet, (along with physical activity) may help prevent bone loss / osteoporosis.
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.
Warnings are available in English on the official record.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80062993
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 2017. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed. Photograph the packaging