Medicap Cold & Cough
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Cold & Cough Relief, Medicap Cold & Cough Relief
- Licence holder
- Biowell Laboratories
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80111076
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 29 June 2021
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Générale (non traditionelle)
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Vitamine C: up to 300 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (3 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.
- Conditions légales
Justicia adhatoda L.: L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'emploi chez les femmes enceintes
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
- Conditions légales
Andrographis paniculata (Burm. f.) Nees: L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'emploi aux femmes enceintes.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
- Conditions légales
Glycyrrhiza glabra L.: La portion journalière recommandée ne doit pas conduire à une ingestion d'acide glycyrrhizinique supérieure à 100 mg. L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement avec la teneur suivante: "Ne pas utiliser pendant plus de 6 semaines sans avis médical." L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'emploi chez les enfants.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ganoderma lucidum Source : Mycelia Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 10:1 Dry plant equivalent : 333.3 mg | 33.33 mg | Not calculated |
| Astragalus membranaceus Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 20:1 Dry plant equivalent : 800 mg | 40 mg | Not calculated |
| Justicia adhatoda Source : Feuille Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 5:1 Dry plant equivalent : 166.65 mg | 33.33 mg | Not calculated |
| Andrographis paniculata Source : Feuille Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 10:1 Dry plant equivalent : 500 mg Potency : 4 % Andrographolide | 50 mg | Not calculated |
| Phyllanthus emblica Source : Fruit Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 10:1 Dry plant equivalent : 666.6 mg | 66.66 mg | Not calculated |
| Panax ginseng Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 10:1 Dry plant equivalent : 333.3 mg | 33.33 mg | Not calculated |
| Curcuma longa Source : Rhizome Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 10:1 Dry plant equivalent : 666.6 mg | 66.66 mg | Not calculated |
| Zingiber officinale Source : Rhizome Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 10:1 Dry plant equivalent : 333.3 mg | 33.33 mg | Not calculated |
| Asparagus racemosus Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 10:1 Dry plant equivalent : 333.3 mg | 33.33 mg | Not calculated |
| Vitamine C Source : Acide ascorbique | 100 mg | 300,000 µg |
| Ocimum tenuiflorum Source : Feuille Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 20:1 Dry plant equivalent : 700 mg | 35 mg | Not calculated |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 10:1 Dry plant equivalent : 333.3 mg | 33.33 mg | Not calculated |
| Withania somnifera Source : Racine Extract : Matériel brut sec Extraction ratio : 10:1 Dry plant equivalent : 333.3 mg | 33.33 mg | Not calculated |
| Piper nigrum Source : Fruit | 3.33 mg | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Hypromellose
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | 1 Capsule | 3 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
Source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties. Source of/Provides antioxidants. Helps with immune function. Astragalus is Used in Herbal Medicine to help maintain a healthy immune system. Ginger is Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as an expectorant and cough suppressant (antitussive) to help relieve bronchitis as well as coughs and colds. Tulsi is Traditionally used in Ayurveda (as an expectorant and/or demulcent) to help relieve cough (Kasa) and colds and respiratory mucus buildup (catarrh). Licorice is Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as an expectorant to help relieve chest complaints, such as mucous buildup (catarrhs), coughs and bronchitis
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 80111076
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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