XOS
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Advanced Prebiotic, Clockwork Colon, Colonic Balance, Colonic Clockwork, Colonic Rhythm, FloraXOS, GastroXOS, PrebioXOS, Prebiotic XOS, Rhythm and Regularity, Solufibre Powder, XOS 700, XOS Powder, XOSBiome, XOSiotic, Xylooligosaccharide, Xylooligosaccharide powder
- Licence holder
- Advanced Orthomolecular Research Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80099240
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 22 April 2020
- Revision date
- 2 June 2021
- Form
- Poudre
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xylooligosaccharides Source : Xylooligosaccharides | 700 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Dioxyde de silicium, Maltodextrine, Gomme arabique, Dextrose, Saveur de citron
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | minimum: 5 packet ; maximum: 6 packet | 1 |
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | minimum: 4 packet ; maximum: 6 packet | 1 |
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | minimum: 2 packet ; maximum: 6 packet | 1 |
Uses authorised in Canada
Xylooligosaccharide, a soluble prebiotic fibre, helps stimulate the growth of bifidobacteria in the intestine. Xylooligosaccharide has been shown to help improve bowel/intestinal regularity, and help provide gentle relief of constipation/bowel irregularity.
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
Consult a heath care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant for less than 23 weeks, if you are taking medications which inhibit peristaltic movement (e.g. opioids, loperamide), experiencing a sudden change in bowel habits that has persisted for more than 2 weeks, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or have failed to defecate following the use of laxative product or have symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within seven days. May cause mild gastro-intestinal discomfort (such as gas, bloating, cramps).
- Effets indésirables connus
This product contains corn allergens. Do not use if you are allergic to corn.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80099240
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).
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