Laxa

Natural health product licensed in Canada

Licence holder

NuWTR

NPN or DIN-HM

80079459

Status

Inactive licence

Licence date

15 August 2017

Revision date

17 May 2018

Form

Capsule

Route of administration

Orale

Application type

Non traditionnelle

If this product were sold in France

• Conditions légales

  Rheum officinale Baill.: 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

  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

  Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f.: 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.

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

Non-medicinal ingredients

Stéarate de magnésium, Gélatine

Recommended doses in Canada

Uses authorised in Canada

Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a stimulant laxative. Used in Herbal Medicine for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Used in Herbal Medicine to promote 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

• Effets indésirables connus

  Hypersensitivity, such as an allergy, has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use.

• Précautions et mises en garde

  Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a liver disorder or are taking cardiac medications (antiarrhythmic medications). Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have faecal impaction or symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or fever. Reduce dose or discontinue use if you experience cramps, spasms and/or diarrhoea.

• 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, or a kidney or cardiovascular disorder, or abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, atonic bowel, appendicitis, inflammatory colon disease (e.g. Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis), abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, severe dehydration with depleted water or electrolytes, hemorrhoids or diarrhoea. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Source

Official Health Canada record, licence 80079459

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 17 May 2018 (register: Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks).

List recorded in 2018. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed.

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