Waterex
Waterex, licence 80079339: inactive licence in Health Canada data. The French and European references below do not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
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)
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- GNC Canada Holdings ULC
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80079339
- Status
- Inactive licence
- Licence date
- 4 August 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 B6: up to 25 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (1 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.
- À vérifier
Vitamine B6: up to 25 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada, above the limite de sécurité from EFSAEuropean Food Safety Authority. 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Juniperus communis Source : Juniperus communis - Fruit Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 2.000:1 Dry plant equivalent : 600 milligramme | 300.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra Source : Fruit | 30.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Vitamine B6 Source : Chlorhydrate de pyridoxine | 25.0 milligramme | 25,000 µg |
| Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Source : Arctostaphylos uva-ursi - feuille Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 3.000:1 Dry plant equivalent : 30 milligramme | 10.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Magnésium Source : Oxyde de magnésium | 20.0 milligramme | 20,000 µg |
| Potassium Source : Chlorure de potassium | 20.0 milligramme | 20,000 µg |
| Allium sativum Source : Allium sativum - Bulbe | 10.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Cellulose microcristalline, Hypromellose, Stéarate de magnésium, Hydroxypropylcellulose
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 1.0 Capsule | 1.0 Jour(s) |
Uses authorised in Canada
Juniper is traditionally used in herbal medicine as a diuretic. Juniper is traditionally used in herbal medicine as a urinary tract antiseptic to help relieve benign urinary tract infections. Juniper is traditionally used in herbal medicine to aid digestion and stimulate appetite. Juniper is traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances such as flatulent dyspepsia. Source of Antioxidant(s). Helps the body to metabolize proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Helps in tissue formation. A factor in the maintenance of good health. Helps form red blood cells. Helps to maintain the body¿s ability to metabolize nutrients. Helps to maintain proper muscle function, including the heart. Helps in the development and maintenance of teeth and bones. An electrolyte for the maintenance of good health.
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
Diuretic effect may occur. Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) can occur, in which case, discontinue use.
- Précautions et mises en garde
Do not take with highly acidic foods or medications which may acidify urine. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not use if you have a kidney disorder. If you have heart disease, high or low blood pressure, kidney or liver disorder, diabetes or edema (swelling of hands, face or feet) or are taking products containing diuretics, 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.
- Contre-indications
Consult a health care practitioner if you are taking bloodthinners or protease inhibitors.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80079339
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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