Buffered Vitamin C + Zinc + D Tablet
Natural health product licensed in Canada
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Vitamine C: up to 1,000 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 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamine C Source : Ascorbate de calcium | 1,000 milligramme | 1,000,000 µg |
| Vitamine C Source : Ascorbate de calcium | Not specified | Not calculated |
| Vitamine D Source : Cholécalciférol | 10 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Vitamine D Source : Cholécalciférol | 400 Unités internationales | Not calculated |
| Zinc Source : Zinc | 9 milligramme | 9,000 µg |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Phosphate de calcium dibasique dihydraté, Croscarmellose de sodium, Dioxyde de titane, Hespéridine, Talc, Acide stéarique, Cynorrhodon, Fécule de pommes de terre, Hydroxypropyl méthylcellulose, Laque d'aluminium jaune FD&C No. 6, Colloidal silicon dioxide, Stéarate de magnésium, Cellulose microcristalline, Rutine
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 1 Comprimé | 1 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
A factor in the maintenance of good health Helps in the development and maintenance of bones
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.
Product record
- Other names
- Future Life Buffered Vitamin C + Zinc + D Tablet
- Licence holder
- NEW WEST NUTRACEUTICALS INC
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80080495
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 6 October 2017
- Revision date
- 26 January 2026
- Form
- Comprimé
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Officinale
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80080495
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.
Official warnings (Health Canada)
Health Canada publishes warnings on these ingredients:
- Vitamine D
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
VITAMIN D (>1,000 - 2,500 IU)
Route of administration: Oral
Cautions and warnings
Condition of application: All products except products containing zinc sourced from picolinate requiring a contraindication.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Condition of application: All products.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have kidney disorders (NIH 2024; BfR 2020).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- BfR 2020: Vitamin D: consumption of high-dose food supplements is unnecessary; BfR Opinion No 035; 2020. [Accessed 2026March 18]. Available from: https://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/349/vitamin-d-consumption-of-high-dose-food-supplements-is-unnecessary.pdf
- NIH 2024: National Institute of Health: Vitamin D Fact Sheet for Health Professionals; 2024. [Accessed 2026 March 18]. Available from: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking other supplements or products containing vitamin D or vitamin D analogues.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking any medications including antacids, anticonvulsants, digoxin, cholestyramine, colestipol, mineral oil, steroids, statins or thiazide diuretics (NNHPD 2021; BfR 2020).
Sources cited by Health Canada (3)
- BfR 2020: Vitamin D: consumption of high-dose food supplements is unnecessary; BfR Opinion No 035; 2020. [Accessed 2026March 18]. Available from: https://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/349/vitamin-d-consumption-of-high-dose-food-supplements-is-unnecessary.pdf
- NNHPD 2021. Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate. Internal evidence and HC's product monographs.
- DPSNSO 2021. Direction des produits de santé naturels et sans ordonnance. Preuves internes et monographies de produits internes de SC.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use to determine if you would benefit from additional vitamin D as 15-20 mcg (600-800 IU) of vitamin D per day is an adequate quantity for most individuals.
Applies to products containing vitamin K2.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood thinners (NNHPD 2026).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- NNHPD 2026: Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate. Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplements monograph. [Accessed 2026 May 29]. Available from: https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=multi_vitmin_suppl3&lang=eng
- DPSNSO 2026. Direction des produits de santé naturels et sans ordonnance. Monographies des suppléments de multivitamines et minéraux [Consulté le 29 mai 2026]. Disponible à : https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=multi_vitmin_suppl3&lang=fre
Applies to products providing 25-34 mg of zinc per day for adults 18 years or 31-50 mg of zinc per day for adults 19 years and older.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are unsure whether you are taking enough copper as zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency (NNHPD 2026).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- NNHPD 2026: Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate. Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplements monograph. [Accessed 2026 May 29]. Available from: https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=multi_vitmin_suppl3&lang=eng
- DPSNSO 2026. Direction des produits de santé naturels et sans ordonnance. Monographies des suppléments de multivitamines et minéraux [Consulté le 29 mai 2026]. Disponible à : https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=multi_vitmin_suppl3&lang=fre
Contraindications
Condition of application: All products.
Do not use if you have hypercalcemia and/or hypercalciuria (NIH 2024; BfR 2020).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- BfR 2020: Vitamin D: consumption of high-dose food supplements is unnecessary; BfR Opinion No 035; 2020. [Accessed 2026March 18]. Available from: https://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/349/vitamin-d-consumption-of-high-dose-food-supplements-is-unnecessary.pdf
- NIH 2024: National Institute of Health: Vitamin D Fact Sheet for Health Professionals; 2024. [Accessed 2026 March 18]. Available from: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/
Applies to products containing zinc sourced from picolinate.
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (NNHPD 2026).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- NNHPD 2026: Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate. Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplements monograph. [Accessed 2026 May 29]. Available from: https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=multi_vitmin_suppl3&lang=eng
- DPSNSO 2026. Direction des produits de santé naturels et sans ordonnance. Monographies des suppléments de multivitamines et minéraux [Consulté le 29 mai 2026]. Disponible à : https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=multi_vitmin_suppl3&lang=fre
Known adverse reactions
Condition of application: All products.
Stop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if the following early symptoms of hypercalcemia occur: weakness, fatigue, drowsiness, headache, lack of appetite, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, ringing in the ears, lack of coordination and muscle weakness or if you develop any other symptom (NIH 2024; BfR 2020).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- BfR 2020: Vitamin D: consumption of high-dose food supplements is unnecessary; BfR Opinion No 035; 2020. [Accessed 2026March 18]. Available from: https://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/349/vitamin-d-consumption-of-high-dose-food-supplements-is-unnecessary.pdf
- NIH 2024: National Institute of Health: Vitamin D Fact Sheet for Health Professionals; 2024. [Accessed 2026 March 18]. Available from: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/
Applies to products providing more than 350 mg of magnesium per day.
When using this product you may experience diarrhea (NNHPD 2026).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- NNHPD 2026: Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate. Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplements monograph. [Accessed 2026 May 29]. Available from: https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=multi_vitmin_suppl3&lang=eng
- DPSNSO 2026. Direction des produits de santé naturels et sans ordonnance. Monographies des suppléments de multivitamines et minéraux [Consulté le 29 mai 2026]. Disponible à : https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/atReq?atid=multi_vitmin_suppl3&lang=fre
They concern the ingredient, not this product or its dose. They do not replace medical advice.
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