Multigenics
Multigenics, licence 80067913: active licence in Health Canada data. The French and European references below do not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
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)
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Fem Essentials, Multigenics® Multivitamin with Iron
- Licence holder
- Metagenics Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80067913
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 22 March 2016
- Revision date
- 20 November 2025
- Form
- Comprimé
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Chrome: up to 198 µg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (6 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 25 µg 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.
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Vitamine C: up to 1,200 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (6 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.
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Potassium: up to 99 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (6 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 80 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.
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Vitamine B6: up to 40.2 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (6 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 2 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.
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Zinc: up to 19.98 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (6 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 15 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.
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Sélénium: up to 198 µg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (6 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 50 µg 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.
- À vérifier
Vitamine B6: up to 40.2 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada, above the limite de sécurité from EFSAEuropean Food Safety Authority. for adults (12 mg a day). Le repère de l'EFSA porte sur l'apport total d'une journée, alimentation et compléments.
limite supérieure de sécurité (UL). EFSA, Overview on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (version 11, August 2025), 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Source : Citrate de chrome(III) | 33.0 mcg | 198 µg |
| Fer Source : Diglycinate de fer (II) | 1.7 mg | 10,200 µg |
| Vitamine C Source : Acide ascorbique | 200.0 mg | 1,200,000 µg |
| Mélange de concentré de tocophérols Source : Concentré de tocophérols, mélange Potency : 1.11 mg d-alpha Tocopherol | 22.23 mg | Not calculated |
| 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphényl)-3,5,7-trihydroxychromen-4-one Source : Quercétine | 4.1 mg | Not calculated |
| Bioflavonoïdes d'agrumes Source : Bioflavonoïdes d'agrumes Potency : 45.0 % Hesperidin | 17.0 mg | Not calculated |
| Thiamine Source : Mononitrate de thiamine | 5.0 mg | 30,000 µg |
| Mélange de caroténoïdes Source : Mixed carotenoids | 975.0 mcg | Not calculated |
| Magnésium Source : Bisglycinate de magnésium | 41.6 mg | 249,600 µg |
| Magnésium Source : Citrate de magnésium | 41.6 mg | 249,600 µg |
| Calcium Source : Citrate de calcium | 83.0 mg | 498,000 µg |
| 1-Carboxy-N,N,N-chlorure de triméthylméthanaminium Source : Chlorhydrate de bétaine | 54.0 mg | Not calculated |
| Cuivre Source : Citrate de cuivre (II) | 330.0 mcg | 1,980 µg |
| Biotine Source : Biotine | 50.0 mcg | 300 µg |
| Niacinamide Source : Niacinamide | 66.5 mg | Not calculated |
| Vitamine E Source : Succinate d'acide de d-alpha tocophéryle | 10.05 mg AT | Not calculated |
| 2-hydroxy-N,N,N-triméthyléthanaminium Source : Bitartrate de choline | 33.3 mg | Not calculated |
| Myo-inositol Source : Inositol | 31.3 mg | Not calculated |
| Potassium Source : Aspartate de potassium | 16.5 mg | 99,000 µg |
| Acide-4-aminobenzoïque Source : Acide para-aminobenzoïque | 8.3 mg | Not calculated |
| Vitamine B6 Source : Chlorhydrate de pyridoxine | 6.7 mg | 40,200 µg |
| Riboflavine Source : Riboflavine | 5.7 mg | 34,200 µg |
| Zinc Source : Citrate de zinc | 3.33 mg | 19,980 µg |
| Niacine Source : Acide nicotinique | 3.5 mg | Not calculated |
| Bêta-carotène Source : bêta-carotène | 946.0 mcg | Not calculated |
| Manganèse Source : Citrate de manganèse (II) | 0.2 mg | 1,200 µg |
| Folate Source : L-5 Méthyltétrahydrofolate, sel de calcium | 133.0 mcg | Not calculated |
| Vitamine A Source : Acétate de vitamine A | 75.0 mcg EAR | Not calculated |
| Sélénium Source : Produit de chélation de sélénium et de protéine végétale hydrolysée (PVH) | 33.0 mcg | 198 µg |
| Vitamine B12 Source : Méthylcobalamine | 33.0 mcg | 198 µg |
| Iode Source : Iodure de potassium | 25.0 mcg | 150 µg |
| Molybdène Source : Produit de chélation de molybdène (VI) et de protéine végétale hydrolysée (PVH) | 17.0 mcg | 102 µg |
| Vitamine D Source : Cholécalciférol | 0.083 mcg | 0.498 µg |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Hydroxypropylcellulose, Acide stéarique, NA, Hypromellose, Cellulose, dérivé cuivre-sodium de la chlorophylline, Dioxyde de silicium, Croscarmellose de sodium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19.0 Année(s) | 6.0 Comprimé | 1.0 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
To provide antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. Provides antioxidants that help protect against the oxidative effect of damage caused by free radicals. Source of/An antioxidant that decreases the adverse effects of free radicals on normal physiological functions. Source of/An antioxidant that helps to reduce free radicals and lipid oxidation in body tissues. Helps to maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients. Helps to maintain normal muscle function. Calcium intake, when combined with sufficient Vitamin D, a healthy diet and regular exercise may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Helps in energy metabolism and tissue formation. Helps to maintain proper muscle function, including the heart muscle. Helps in energy metabolism, tissue formation and bone development. Helps to maintain normal electrolyte balance. Source of/An antioxidant that protects the fat in body tissues from oxidation. Helps to support liver function. Helps to maintain normal acid-base metabolism. Provides support for healthy glucose metabolism. Helps to maintain normal blood glucose levels. Helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue caused by iron deficiency anemia.
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
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If you have peptic ulcer or excess stomach acid, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If you are taking prescription medication, consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use as citrus bioflavonoids may alter the effectiveness of these medications. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking sulfonamides. For adult use only.
- Effets indésirables connus
Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use. People sensitive to nicotinic acid may experience flushing of the skin that is generally mild and transient. Folate supplementation can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency. If you are unsure whether you are taking enough vitamin B12, consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80067913
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
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