The Essential Prenatal
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Unilever Canada Inc., Division of Unilever Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80091082
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 7 March 2019
- Revision date
- 8 December 2020
- Form
- Bloc
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
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 A Source : Palmitate de vitamine A | 604 mcg EAR | Not calculated |
| Vitamine D Source : Cholécalciférol | 200 UI | Not calculated |
| Vitamine E Source : Acétate de dl-alpha tocophéryle | 3.375 mg AT | Not calculated |
| Acides gras oméga-3 Source : Poisson d'huile de poisson - en entier Potency : 25 mg Docosahexaenoic acid | Not specified | Not calculated |
| Choline Source : Saccharomyces cerevisiae - en entier | 5 mg | Not calculated |
| Choline Source : Bitartrate de choline | 5 mg | Not calculated |
| Vitamine A Source : Palmitate de vitamine A | 2,000 UI | Not calculated |
| Niacine Source : Niacinamide | 10 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Saveur de fruit naturelle, Extrait de racine de radis, Pectine, Jus de cerisier acide déshydraté, Acétate de dl-alpha tocophéryle, Sirop de glucose, Fruit de citrouille, Acide lactique, Cire de Carnauba, Jus de patate douce, Jus de citron concentré, Eau, Acide citrique, Gélatine, Jus de carotte, Sucre de betterave, Huile végétale, Concentré de jus de pommes, Palmitate d'ascorbyle, Chlorure de sodium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | 2 Bloc(s) | 1 day |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
Helps to form red blood cells. Helps to prevent folate deficiency. Helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily at least three months prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy. Helps to support normal early fetal development (brain and spinal cord). Helps normal growth and development. Helps in energy metabolism and tissue formation. Helps to prevent niacin/niacinamide/vitamin B3 deficiency. Helps to maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients. Helps to provide eyesight/skin/membranes/ and immune function support. Maintains healthy skin. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. Helps to maintain normal metabolism of iron. Helps to maintain healthy skin and/or mucous membranes. Helps to prevent vitamin A deficiency. Helps to prevent vitamin B6 deficiency. Helps to prevent vitamin B12 deficiency. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and/or gums and in connective tissue formation. Source of antioxidants that helps fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals. Helps with immune function. 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. Maintains healthy hair, skin and nails. Helps to support liver function. Source of vitamin(s)/mineral(s)/vitamin(s) and mineral(s), a factor/factors in the maintenance of good health. Source of vitamin(s)/mineral(s)/vitamin(s) and mineral(s), a factor/factors in normal growth and development. Source of vitamin(s)/mineral(s)/vitamin(s) and mineral(s), to support biological functions to which play a key role in the maintenance of good health. Maintains good health. Supports good health. Contributes to maintaining general health. For maintaining general health. A factor in the maintenance of good health. Vitamin supplement. /Mineral supplement. / Vitamin and mineral supplement. / Multi-vitamin supplement. / Multi-mineral supplement. / Multi-vitamin and multi-mineral supplement. A blend of vitamins and minerals for mommy and baby.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
No French warning text available in the imported data.
Warnings are available in English on the official record.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80091082
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 2020. Photograph the packaging to check whether it has changed. Photograph the packaging