Milk Thistle capsules
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Healthy liver, Liver aid, Milk Thistle, Milk Thistle Extra Strength, Milk Thistle XTRA capsules, Milk Thistle Xtra
- Licence holder
- Bountiful Canada Vitamins ULC
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80071953
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 11 August 2016
- Revision date
- 20 August 2021
- 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 composition not provided.
Non-medicinal ingredients
Gélatine, Dioxyde de silicium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 1 Capsule | minimum: 2 Tous les jours ; maximum: 4 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
(Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a) hepatoprotectant/ liver protectant. (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) to support liver function. Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances/dyspepsia.
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 use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or other medications which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance. Do not use if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, or a kidney or cardiovascular disorder.
- Effets indésirables connus
Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use.
- Précautions et mises en garde
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or bearstfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use If: you have liver disorder or disease and/or gall bladder disease and/or intestinal obstruction.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80071953
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 2021. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed. Photograph the packaging