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Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Pure Encapsulations
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80088569
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 3 October 2018
- Revision date
- 21 March 2019
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Vitamine D: up to 25 µg 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 5 µg 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.
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Vitamine C: up to 258 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphényl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one Source : Quercétine | 12.5 mg | Not calculated |
| Vitamine D Source : Cholécalciférol Potency : 500 UI | 12.5 mcg | 25 µg |
| Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra Source : Fruit Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 75-85:1 Dry plant equivalent : 7500-8500 mg | 100 mg | Not calculated |
| Vitamine C Source : Palmitate d'ascorbyle | 129 mg | 258,000 µg |
| Vitamine C Source : Acide ascorbique | 129 mg | 258,000 µg |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Eau purifiée, Hypromellose
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | 2 Capsule | 1 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Helps to maintain immune function. European elder is (traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to promote sweating (diaphoretic), to help relieve fever (in cases of common colds, flus). European elder is (traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve symptoms of colds and flus (such as coughs, sore throat and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract). European elder is (traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve joint pain associated with conditions such as arthritis. European elder is (traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as an alternative to help remove accumulated waste products via the kidneys, skin and mucus membranes. Provides antioxidants. 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 to maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. Helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus Calcium intake, when combined with sufficient Vitamin D, a healthy diet and regular exercise may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Helps to build strong bones and teeth. Helps in the process of normal cell division. Helps in connective tissue formation. Helps in energy metabolism and tissue formation. Helps to maintain normal DNA synthesis. Helps to maintain normal acid-base metabolism. Helps to maintain healthy bones, hair, nail and/or skin. Helps to prevent vitamin C and vitamin D deficiency.
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 (e.g. allergy) can occur, in which case, discontinue use. Diuretic effect may occur.
- Précautions et mises en garde
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have kidney stones, if you have low blood pressure or if you are taking medication for high blood pressure. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
- Contre-indications
Do not use if you are allergic to yeast products, if you are taking antibiotics, nitroglycerin or antidepressants such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80088569
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.
List in the official revision dated (register: Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks).
List recorded in 2019. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed. Photograph the packaging