Flora Great 8 Probiotic
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Great 8 Probiotic, Great 8 Probiotic - Immune Support+, Immune Support+, Immune Support+ Great 8 Probiotic, Immune Support+ Probiotic
- Licence holder
- Flora Manufacturing & Distributing Ltd
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80096545
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 8 January 2020
- Revision date
- Not provided
- 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 10 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Source : Cellule entière | 3.12 Milliards d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Source : UALpc04 | 3.12 Milliards d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Vitamine D Source : Cladina rangiferina - En entier | 5 mcg | 10 µg |
| Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Source : UALP-05 | 11.3 Milliards d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Source : Cellule entière | 11.3 Milliards d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus Source : DDS-1 | 7.61 Milliards d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus Source : Cellule entière | 7.61 Milliards d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Source : UABLA-12 | 2.42 Milliards d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Source : Cellule entière | 2.42 Milliards d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Lactobacillus casei Source : Cellule entière | 400 Millions d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Lactobacillus casei Source : UALc-03 | 400 Millions d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus Source : UALR-06 | 86 Millions d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus Source : Cellule entière | 86 Millions d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Ligilactobacillus salivarius Source : Cellule entière | 66 Millions d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Ligilactobacillus salivarius Source : UALS-07 | 66 Millions d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Bifidobacterium bifidum Source : UABB-10 | 2 Millions d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Bifidobacterium bifidum Source : Cellule entière | 2 Millions d'UFC | Not calculated |
| Vitamine D Source : Cladina rangiferina - En entier | 200 UI | 10 µg |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Dextrine, Cellulose microcristalline, Sucrose, Phosphate de potassium, monobasique, Trehalose, Hypromellose, Stéarate de magnésium, Silice, Phosphate de dipotassium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | minimum: 1 Capsule ; maximum: 2 Capsule | 1 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Calcium intake, when combined with sufficient vitamin D, a healthy diet, and regular exercise, may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Helps (to) maintain/support immune function. Helps in the absorption (and use) of calcium and phosphorus. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. Helps to build strong bones and teeth. Helps with immune function. Could promote a favorable gut flora. Helps support intestinal/gastrointestinal health. Source of Probiotics.
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 have fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhoea or severe abdominal pain, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Stop use and consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/ doctor/physician if symptoms of digestive upset (e.g. diarrhea) occur, worsen and/or persists beyond 3 days.
- Contre-indications
Do not use this product if you have an immune-compromised condition (e.g. AIDS, lymphoma, patients undergoing long-term corticosteroid treatment).
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80096545
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.
Official warnings (Health Canada)
Health Canada publishes warnings on these ingredients:
- Vitamine D
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
VITAMIN D (>1,000 - 2,500 IU)
Route of administration: Oral
Cautions and warnings
Condition of application: All products except products containing zinc sourced from picolinate requiring a contraindication.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Condition of application: All products.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have kidney disorders (NIH 2024; BfR 2020).
2 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking other supplements or products containing vitamin D or vitamin D analogues.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking any medications including antacids, anticonvulsants, digoxin, cholestyramine, colestipol, mineral oil, steroids, statins or thiazide diuretics (NNHPD 2021; BfR 2020).
2 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use to determine if you would benefit from additional vitamin D as 15-20 mcg (600-800 IU) of vitamin D per day is an adequate quantity for most individuals.
Applies to products containing vitamin K2.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood thinners (NNHPD 2026).
1 study cited in the text has no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Applies to products providing 25-34 mg of zinc per day for adults 18 years or 31-50 mg of zinc per day for adults 19 years and older.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are unsure whether you are taking enough copper as zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency (NNHPD 2026).
1 study cited in the text has no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Contraindications
Condition of application: All products.
Do not use if you have hypercalcemia and/or hypercalciuria (NIH 2024; BfR 2020).
2 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Applies to products containing zinc sourced from picolinate.
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (NNHPD 2026).
1 study cited in the text has no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Known adverse reactions
Condition of application: All products.
Stop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if the following early symptoms of hypercalcemia occur: weakness, fatigue, drowsiness, headache, lack of appetite, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, ringing in the ears, lack of coordination and muscle weakness or if you develop any other symptom (NIH 2024; BfR 2020).
2 studies cited in the text have no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
Applies to products providing more than 350 mg of magnesium per day.
When using this product you may experience diarrhea (NNHPD 2026).
1 study cited in the text has no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
They concern the ingredient, not this product or its dose. They do not replace medical advice.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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