Swanson Vitamin B-Complex
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Swanson Health Products, Incorporated
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80088215
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 6 September 2018
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Officinale
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Vitamine B6: up to 50 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (2 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 50 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.
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 B6 Source : Chlorhydrate de pyridoxine | 25 milligramme | 50,000 µg |
| Folate Source : Acide folique | 200 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Acide para-aminobenzoïque Source : Acide para-aminobenzoïque | 25 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Riboflavine Source : Riboflavine | 25 milligramme | 50,000 µg |
| Thiamine Source : Chlorhydrate de thiamine | 25 milligramme | 50,000 µg |
| Biotine Source : Biotine | 50 microgrammes | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Silice, Stéarate de magnésium, Gélatine
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | 1 Capsule | 2 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Helps to maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients. Helps to form red blood cells. Helps in the normal function of the immune system. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and/or gums. Helps in connective tissue formation. Helps in wound healing. Source of/An antioxidant for the maintenance of good health. Source of/An antioxidant that decreases the adverse effects of free radicals on normal physiological functions. Source of/An antioxidant that helps to reduce free radicals and lipid oxidation in body tissues. Source of/An antioxidant that helps (to): a) fight / b) protect (cells) against / c) reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals. Helps in collagen formation to maintain healthy bones, cartilage, teeth and/or gums. Helps in energy metabolism and in tissue formation. Helps in energy production. Helps normal growth. Helps to maintain healthy mucous membranes. Helps to maintain normal metabolism of iron. Helps to maintain healthy hair, nail, mucous membranes and/or skin. Helps to maintain cognitive functions. Helps to support liver function.
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
People sensitive to nicotinic acid may experience flushing of the skin that is generally mild and transient. Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use.
- Précautions et mises en garde
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking sulfonamides.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80088215
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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