Organic Flaxseed Powder
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- NuGale Pharmaceutical Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80074196
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 2 December 2016
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Poudre
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Officinale
If this product were sold in France
- Conditions légales
Linum usitatissimum L.: L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'usage chez les femmes ayant des antécédents personnels ou familiaux de cancer du sein.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Linum usitatissimum Source : Graine(s) Potency : 3,375 milligramme alpha-Linolenic acid | 15 Grammes | Not calculated |
| Linum usitatissimum Source : Graine(s) | Not specified | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Maltodextrine
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 15 Grammes | 2 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Source of essential fatty acids for the maintenance of good health. Source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health. Source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) for the maintenance of good health. (Used in Herbal Medicine as a) bulk-forming laxative. (Used in Herbal Medicine to) promote(s) bowel movement by increasing bulk volume and water content. (Used in Herbal Medicine to) provide(s) gentle relief of constipation and/or irregularity. (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) reduce blood lipid levels in adults.
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 if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within seven days. Consult a health care practitioner immediately if you experience chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are experiencing a sudden change in bowel habits that has persisted for more than 2 weeks, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or have failed to defaecate following the use of a laxative product. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications which inhibit peristaltic movement (e.g. opioids, loperamide). Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have difficulty swallowing. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever (as these could be signs of abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, diseases of the oesophagus and/or the superior opening of the stomach (cardia), potential or existing intestinal blockage, paralysis of the intestine, megacolon, faecal impaction, inflamed bowel or appendicitis).
- Effets indésirables connus
Hypersensitivity, such as an allergy, has been known to occur in rare cases; in which case, discontinue use. May cause temporary gas and bloating.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80074196
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.
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