Vedic ProLax
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Vedic Herbs
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80084963
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 7 May 2018
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Phyllanthus emblica Source : Fruit Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 10:1 Dry plant equivalent : 500 mg | 50 mg | Not calculated |
| Zingiber officinale Source : Rhizome Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 250 mg | 50 mg | Not calculated |
| Terminalia bellirica Source : Fruit Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 10:1 Dry plant equivalent : 500 mg | 50 mg | Not calculated |
| Senna alexandrina Source : Fruit and leaf Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 4:1 Dry plant equivalent : 800 mg | 200 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Hypromellose
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | 1 Capsule | 2 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Triphala is traditionally used in Ayurvedic Medicine for the relief of occasional constipation (laxative) and as Rasayana (rejuvenative tonic). Amla is traditionally used in Ayurvedic Medicine to help relieve symptoms such as heartburn and indigestion associated with Amlapitta (hyperacidity or dyspepsia). Bohera is traditionally used in Ayurvedic Medicine to help expel intestinal worms (vermifuge). Harad is traditionally used in Ayurvedic Medicine to help relieve colic pain and flatulence (carminative). Stimulant laxative. Promotes bowel movement by direct action on the large intestine. Ginger helps to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness and seasickness. Ginger is taditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive upset/disturbances including lack of appetite, nausea, digestive spasms, indigestion, dyspepsia and flatulent colic (carminative).
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 if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root or other medications or health products which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a kidney or liver disorder or are taking cardiac medications such as cardiac glycosides or antiarrhythmic medications. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have faecal impaction or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever. Reduce dose or discontinue use if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms and/or diarrhoea.
- Effets indésirables connus
Hypersensitivity is known to occur, in which case, discontinue use.
- Contre-indications
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, atonic bowel, appendicitis, inflammatory colon disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, severe dehydration with depleted water or electrolytes. Do not use if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, or a kidney or cardiovascular disorder. Do not use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or other medications which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80084963
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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