Echinacea Complex Plus
Echinacea Complex Plus, licence 80083356: active 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
- Jensens Labs Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80083356
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 23 February 2018
- 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
Zinc: up to 30 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (3 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
Zinc: up to 30 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada, above the limite de sécurité from EFSAEuropean Food Safety Authority. for adults (25 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acide L-ascorbique Source : Acide ascorbique | 100.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Zinc Source : Picolinate de zinc | 10.0 milligramme | 30,000 µg |
| Echinacea purpurea Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:5 Dry plant equivalent : 300 milligramme | 1.5 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Echinacea angustifolia Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:5 Dry plant equivalent : 400 milligramme | 2.0 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Zingiber officinale Source : Rhizome Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:5 Dry plant equivalent : 300 milligramme | 1.5 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Allium sativum Source : Bulbe Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:5 Dry plant equivalent : 400 milligramme | 2.0 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Vitamine D Source : Ergocalciférol | 2.0 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Tinospora cordifolia Source : Tige Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 1:1 Dry plant equivalent : 0.5 Grammes | 0.5 millilitre | Not calculated |
| Sélénium Source : Acide sélénieux | 50.0 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Zingiber officinale Source : Rhizome | 300.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Echinacea purpurea Source : Racine | 300.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Hypromellose, Stéarate de magnésium, Cellulose microcristalline, Silice hydratée
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 1.0 Capsule | 3.0 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help: relieve cold symptoms; fight off infections, especially of the upper respiratory tract (p.ex., common colds). Supportive therapy in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (p.ex., common colds). Helps to relieve the symptoms and shorten the duration of upper respiratory tract infections. Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve sore throats. Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as an expectorant and anti-tussive to help relieve bronchitis as well as coughs and colds. Helps to maintain immune function. A factor in the maintenance of good health. Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve the symptoms associated with upper respiratory tract infections and catarrhal conditions. Used in Herbal Medicine as an Adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress (e.g. in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress). Source of selenium, to support biological functions which play a key role in the maintenance of good health. Source of antioxidant 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
- Précautions et mises en garde
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if: You have a progressive systemic disease such as tuberculosis, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, or HIV infection; you have an auto-immune disorder; you are taking immunosuppressants; you have diabetes; you are taking blood thinners or protease inhibitors. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
- Effets indésirables connus
Hypersensitivity (e.g., allergy) has been known to occur; in which case discontinue use.
- Contre-indications
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80083356
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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