Option plus Prenatal
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Option Prenatal (Materna), Option plus Materna prenatal, Option+ Prenatal
- Licence holder
- Pharmaline Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80136569
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 2 December 2024
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Comprimé
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Officinale
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Fer: up to 24 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (1 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 14 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.
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Vitamine D: up to 15 µg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acide pantothénique Source : D-Pantothénate de calcium | 3.6 mg | 3,600 µg |
| Bêta-carotène Source : bêta-carotène | 5,400 Microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Calcium Source : Carbonate de calcium | 250 mg | 250,000 µg |
| Fer Source : Fumarate de fer (II) | 24 mg | 24,000 µg |
| Chrome Source : Chlorure de chrome (III) | 9 Microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Molybdène Source : Molybdate de sodium (VI) | 28 Microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Vitamine E Source : Acétate de dl-alpha tocophéryle | 4.8 mg AT | Not calculated |
| Riboflavine Source : Riboflavine | 0.9 mg | 900 µg |
| Vitamine D Source : Cholécalciférol | 15 Microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Vitamine D Source : Cholécalciférol | 600 UI | 15 µg |
| Biotine Source : Biotine | 24 Microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Vitamine A | 462 µg RAE | Not calculated |
| Vitamine C Source : Acide ascorbique | 70 mg | 70,000 µg |
| Folate Source : Acide folique | 600 Microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Niacinamide Source : Niacinamide | 8 mg | Not calculated |
| Thiamine Source : Mononitrate de thiamine | 0.9 mg | 900 µg |
| Vitamine B6 Source : Chlorhydrate de pyridoxine | 1.4 mg | 1,400 µg |
| Vitamine B12 Source : Cyanocobalamine | 2.8 Microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Iode Source : Iodure de potassium | 225 Microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Magnésium Source : Oxyde de magnésium | 50 mg | 50,000 µg |
| Cuivre Source : Citrate de cuivre (II) | 300 Microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Manganèse Source : Gluconate de manganèse (II), dihydraté | 1.2 mg | 1,200 µg |
| Sélénium Source : Sélénate de sodium | 17 Microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Zinc Source : Oxyde de zinc | 2.4 mg | 2,400 µg |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Dioxyde de silicium, Dioxyde de titane, Talc, Stéarate de magnésium, Cellulose microcristalline, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl méthylcellulose, Crospovidone
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | 1 Comprimé | 1 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
Mineral supplement. Multi-mineral supplement. Multi-vitamin and multi-mineral supplement. Multi-vitamin supplement. Provides support for healthy glucose metabolism. Provitamin A/Source of Vitamin A for the maintenance of good health. Provitamin A/Source of vitamin A to help in the development and maintenance of bones/(and) teeth. Provitamin A/Source of vitamin A to help in the development and maintenance of night vision. Provitamin A/Source of vitamin A to help maintain/support eyesight/skin/mucous membranes/(and) immune function/the immune system. Provitamin A/Source of vitamin A to help with immune function/the immune system. 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) antioxidant(s) for the maintenance of good health. Source of/Provides (an) antioxidant(s) that help(s) fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals. Source of/Provides (an) electrolyte(s) for the maintenance of good health. Source of/Provides (an) electrolyte(s). Source of/Provides an antioxidant that helps protect against oxidative stress. Source of/Provides an antioxidant that protects the fat in body tissues from oxidation. Supports energy production. Vitamin D intake, when combined with sufficient calcium, a healthy diet, and regular exercise, may reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. Vitamin and mineral supplement. Vitamin supplement.
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. Healthy skin/(and) mucous membranes support. Helps in bone development. Helps in collagen formation (to maintain/support healthy bones/cartilage/teeth/(and) gums). Helps in connective tissue formation. Helps in energy metabolism. Helps in energy metabolism/(and) tissue formation. Helps in energy production. Helps in the absorption (and use) of calcium and phosphorus. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones/(and) teeth especially in children and young adults. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones/(and) teeth. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones/cartilage/teeth/(and) gums. Helps in the development and maintenance of night vision. Helps in the function of the thyroid gland. Helps in wound healing/(and) connective tissue formation. Helps maintain healthy skin and connective tissue formation. Helps maintain/support bone health. Helps maintain/support eyesight/skin/mucous membranes/(and) immune function/the immune system. Helps normal growth and development. Helps normal growth. Helps pregnant women meet (the) (Health Canada's) recommended intake for iron, when taken in conjunction with a healthy diet. Helps to build strong bones/(and) teeth. Helps to form red blood cells (and helps in their proper function). Helps to form red blood cells. Helps to maintain healthy skin and/or mucous membranes. Helps to maintain/support healthy bones/hair/nail/(and) skin. Helps to maintain/support healthy hair/nail/mucous membranes/(and) skin. Helps to maintain/support healthy metabolism. Helps to maintain/support healthy mucous membranes. Helps to maintain/support healthy skin. Helps to maintain/support heart muscle function. Helps to maintain/support immune function/the immune system. Helps to maintain/support normal blood glucose levels. Helps to maintain/support normal electrolyte balance. Helps to maintain/support normal function of the thyroid gland. Helps to maintain/support normal iron transport in the body. Helps to maintain/support normal metabolism of iron. Helps to maintain/support normal muscle function, including the heart muscle. Helps to maintain/support normal muscle function. Helps to maintain/support normal red blood cells. Helps to maintain/support normal vision/eyesight/eye health/(and) night vision. Helps to maintain/support skin health/(and) mucous membranes health. Helps to maintain/support the body's ability to metabolize nutrients. Helps to prevent folate deficiency. Helps to prevent iron deficiency anaemia. Helps to prevent iron deficiency anemia and associated tiredness and fatigue. Helps to prevent iron deficiency. Helps to produce and repair connective tissue. Helps to provide eyesight/skin/mucous membranes/(and) immune function support. 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 with immune function/the immune system. Maintains/supports good health. Maintains/supports healthy bones/hair/nail/(and) skin. Maintains/supports normal vision/eyesight/eye health/(and) night vision. Maintains/supports skin health/(and) mucous membranes health.
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 80136569
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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