Vitamin C
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Health First Vitamin C Time Release
- Licence holder
- Health First Network
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80089800
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 20 December 2018
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Comprimé
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Officinale
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 : Acide ascorbique | 1,000 milligramme | 1,000,000 µg |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Hydroxypropyl méthylcellulose, Stéarate de magnésium, Cellulose microcristalline, Eau purifiée, Cire de Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba)
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | 1 Comprimé | 1 day |
Uses authorised in Canada
A factor in the maintenance of good health. Antioxidant for good health. Contributes to maintaining general health. For maintaining general health. Helps (to) maintain/support immune function. Helps in collagen formation to maintain healthy bones, cartilage, teeth and/or gums. Helps in connective tissue formation. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and/or gums and in connective tissue formation. Helps in wound healing and connective tissue formation. Helps in wound healing. Helps to maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients. Helps to prevent vitamin C deficiency. Helps with immune function. Maintains good health. Source of antioxidant(s)/Provides antioxidant(s) that help(s) fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals. Source of antioxidant(s)/Provides antioxidant(s). Source of vitamin C to support biological functions which play a key role in the maintenance of good health. Source of vitamin C, a factor/factors in normal growth and development. Source of vitamin C, a factor/factors in the maintenance of good health. Source of/An antioxidant for the maintenance of good health. Supports good health. Vitamin supplement.
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
If you are taking prescription medication, consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use as citrus bioflavonoids may alter the effectiveness of these medications.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80089800
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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