Calcium Carbonate
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Calcium, Calcium 500 mg
- Licence holder
- Vita Health Products Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80124820
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 7 June 2023
- Revision date
- 24 August 2026
- Form
- Comprimé
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Officinale
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Calcium: up to 1,500 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 800 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium Source : Carbonate de calcium | 500 mg | 1,500,000 µg |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Poly(alcool vinylique), Hypromellose, Cellulose microcristalline, Croscarmellose de sodium, Dioxyde de titane, Dioxyde de silicium, Poly(éthylène glycol), Talc, Stéarate de magnésium, Maltodextrine, Poly(dextrose)
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | 3 Comprimé | 1 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
A factor in normal growth and development. A factor in the maintenance of good health. Adequate calcium (and vitamin D) (throughout life) as part of a healthy diet, (along with physical activity) may help prevent bone loss/osteoporosis (in peri- and postmenopausal women) (in later life). Adequate calcium (and vitamin D) (throughout life) as part of a healthy diet, (along with physical activity) may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis (in peri- and postmenopausal women) (in later life). As part of a healthy diet (when taken with Vitamin D) may help prevent bone loss/osteoporosis. Contributes to maintaining general health. For maintaining general health. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones/(and) teeth. Helps maintain/support bone health. Helps to maintain/support normal muscle function. Maintains/supports good health. Mineral supplement. Source of vitamin(s)/mineral(s)/vitamin(s) and mineral(s) to support biological functions which play a key role 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), a factor/factors in the maintenance of good health. Source of/Provides (an) electrolyte(s) for the maintenance of good health. Source of/Provides (an) electrolyte(s).
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.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80124820
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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