Herbal Laxative
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Nestle Canada Inc. dba (Atrium Innovations/Genestra Brands/Pure Encapsulations/Garden of Life Canada/Trophic Canada/SISU/Wobenzym/Bountiful Canada Vitamins/Nature's Bounty/Vital Proteins Canada)
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80077341
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 10 May 2017
- Revision date
- 27 June 2024
- Form
- Comprimé
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- 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.
- Conditions légales
Senna alexandrina Mill.: L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'emploi aux enfants de moins de 12 ans, aux femmes enceintes et allaitantes et une mention déconseillant l'usage prolongé.
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
Frangula purshiana Cooper: L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'emploi aux enfants de moins de 12 ans, aux femmes enceintes et allaitantes ainsi qu'une mention déconseillant l'usage prolongé.
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
Foeniculum vulgare Mill.: La portion journalière recommandée ne doit pas conduire à une ingestion d'estragole supérieure à 0,05 mg/kg de poids corporel pour les enfants de moins de 12 ans.
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
Juniperus communis L.: L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement recommandant de ne pas utiliser en cas d'insuffisance rénale et un avertissement recommandant de ne pas utiliser de manière prolongée (maximum 6 semaines)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Glycyrrhiza glabra Source : Racine | 50 mg | Not calculated |
| Senna alexandrina Source : Feuille | 250 mg | Not calculated |
| Frangula purshiana Source : Écorce âgée | 150 mg | Not calculated |
| Gentiana lutea Source : Racine | 10 mg | Not calculated |
| Foeniculum vulgare Source : Graine(s) | 50 mg | Not calculated |
| Juniperus communis Source : Fruit | 5 mg | Not calculated |
| Agathosma betulina Source : Feuille | 5 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Silice, Stéarate de magnésium, Cellulose, Hyprolose, Carboxyméthylcellulose de sodium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 2 Comprimé | 1 day |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
Stimulant laxative. (Used in Herbal Medicine for the) short-term relief of occasional constipation. (Used in Herbal Medicine to) promote(s) bowel movement (by direct action on the large intestine).
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 80077341
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 2024. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed. Photograph the packaging