NutriChem Prenatal Essentials
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Nutri-Chem Pharmacy Ltd.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80078642
- Status
- Inactive licence
- Licence date
- 22 June 2017
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Vitamine C: up to 300 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (4 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
Fer: up to 45 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (4 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 14 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
Manganèse: up to 4 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (4 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 3.5 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 75 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (4 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
Vitamine D: up to 25 µg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (4 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 5 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
Zinc: up to 25 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (4 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.
- À vérifier
Fer: up to 45 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada, above the niveau de sécurité from EFSAEuropean Food Safety Authority. for adults (40 mg a day). Son dépassement ne permet pas, à lui seul, de caractériser un risque : l'EFSA n'a pas pu fixer de limite supérieure pour ce nutriment. Le repère de l'EFSA porte sur l'apport total d'une journée, alimentation et compléments.
niveau de sécurité. EFSA, Overview on Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (version 11, August 2025), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- À vérifier
Vitamine B6: up to 75 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada, above the limite de sécurité from EFSA 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.
- Information
Chrome: the published amount (25 milligramme) is more than a thousand times the maximum supplement dose: this is very likely a unit error in the source. No dose comparison is made for this nutrient.
contrôle de vraisemblance. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), 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 : Produit de chélation de chrome (III) et de protéine végétale hydrolysée (PVH) | 25 milligramme | 100,000 µg |
| Biotine Source : Biotine | 12.5 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Bêta-carotène Source : bêta-carotène | 300 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Bêta-carotène Source : bêta-carotène | 500 UI | Not calculated |
| Vitamine C Source : Ascorbate de calcium | 75 milligramme | 300,000 µg |
| Calcium Source : Citrate de calcium | 25 milligramme | 100,000 µg |
| Choline Source : Dihydrogénocitrate de choline | 12.5 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Cuivre Source : Sulfate de cuivre (II) | 0.5 milligramme | 2,000 µg |
| Myo-inositol Source : Inositol | 12.5 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Fer Source : Produit de chélation de fer et de protéine végétale hydrolysée (PVH) | 11.25 milligramme | 45,000 µg |
| Folate Source : L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate | 250 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Magnésium Source : Glycinate de magnésium | 50 milligramme | 200,000 µg |
| Manganèse Source : Sulfate de manganèse (II) | 1 milligramme | 4,000 µg |
| Vitamine B12 Source : Méthylcobalamine | 50 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Mélange de concentré de tocophérols Source : Concentré de tocophérols, mélange | 15 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Vitamine B6 Source : 5-phosphate de pyridoxal | 18.75 milligramme | 75,000 µg |
| Vitamine A Source : Acétate de vitamine A | 75 mcg EAR | Not calculated |
| Vitamine A Source : Acétate de vitamine A | 250 UI | Not calculated |
| Mélange de concentré de tocophérols Source : Concentré de tocophérols, mélange | 6.25 UI | Not calculated |
| Niacinamide Source : Niacinamide | 7.5 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Iode Source : Iodure de potassium | 37.5 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Molybdène Source : Molybdène | 12.5 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Riboflavine Source : Riboflavine | 1 milligramme | 4,000 µg |
| Sélénium Source : Sélénométhionine | 25 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Thiamine Source : Chlorhydrate de thiamine | 1.25 milligramme | 5,000 µg |
| Vitamine D Source : Cholécalciférol | 6.25 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Vitamine D Source : Cholécalciférol | 250 UI | 25 µg |
| Vitamine K2 Source : Vitamin K2 | 25 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Calcium Source : Produit de chélation de calcium et de protéine végétale hydrolysée (PVH) | 25 milligramme | 100,000 µg |
| Zinc Source : Diglycinate de zinc | 6.25 milligramme | 25,000 µg |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Eau purifiée, Hypromellose
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | minimum: 1 Capsule ; maximum: 4 Capsule | 1 day |
Uses authorised in Canada
Source of vitamins and minerals, factors in the maintenance of good health. Helps to support normal early development of the fetal brain and spinal cord. Helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily at least three months prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy. Helps to maintain the body¿s ability to metabolize nutrients. Helps to form red blood cells. Helps to prevent iron deficiency anemia and associated tiredness and fatigue. Source of antioxidants.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Effets indésirables connus
Some people may experience constipation, diarrhoea and/or vomiting (due to iron). Hypersensitivity (to iron) has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use.
- Précautions et mises en garde
Keep out of reach of children. There is enough iron in this package to seriously harm a child. If you are taking blood thinners, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80078642
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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