Gypsy Cold Care
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Cold Care, Cold Formula, Herbal Cold Care
- Licence holder
- Traditional Medicinals, Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80073319
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 27 October 2016
- Revision date
- 2 November 2021
- Form
- Sachet de thé
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- Conditions légales
Hyssopus officinalis L.: L'huile essentielle de cette plante est interdite.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
- Conditions légales
Glycyrrhiza glabra L.: La portion journalière recommandée ne doit pas conduire à une ingestion d'acide glycyrrhizinique supérieure à 100 mg. L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement avec la teneur suivante: "Ne pas utiliser pendant plus de 6 semaines sans avis médical." L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'emploi chez les enfants.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carthamus tinctorius Source : Fleur | 87.5 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra Source : Fleur | 350 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Zingiber officinale Source : Rhizome | 87.5 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Hyssopus officinalis Source : Sommité | 140 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 6:1 Dry plant equivalent : 315 milligramme | 52.5 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra Source : Stolons Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 6:1 Dry plant equivalent : 315 milligramme | 52.5 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Achillea millefolium Source : Plante fleurie | 350 milligramme | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Écorce de Cinnamomum burmannii, Feuille de menthe poivrée, Écorce de Cannelle de Chine séchée, Clou de girofle séché, Cynorrhodon, Cannelle séchée
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 1 tea bag | 4 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Hyssop, Ginger and Licorice are traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as expectorants to help relieve excess mucous of the respiratory passages. Hyssop, Ginger and Licorice are traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as expectorants to help relieve coughs due to colds. Elder, Yarrow and Safflower are (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to promote sweating (diaphoretic), to help relieve fever (in cases of common colds, flus). Elder and yarrow are (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve symptoms of colds and flus (such as coughs, sore throat and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract).
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, a kidney or cardiovascular disorder, diabetes or edema (swellings of hands, face and feet). If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use. If you have a bleeding disorder, or taking anticoagulant medications, do not use. If you have peptic ulcers, do not use. Stop use and seek medical attention immediately if you experience dizziness, confusion, muscle weakness or pain, abnormal heart beat and/or difficulty breathing.
- Effets indésirables connus
Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) can occur, in which case, discontinue use. Discontinue use in case of gastrointestinal upsets, such as abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Diuretic effect may occur. Do not use if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family.
- Précautions et mises en garde
If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a liver disorder. If you have anaemia, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If you have gallstones, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80073319
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