ARG-Tx
Food supplement declared in France, declaration No 2023-7-1707, decision dated 28 July 2023
ARG-Tx (pediasantis) is a food supplement declared in France. Status: declared in France, may be marketed. None of the rules we check flags an issue with its declared composition; vitamin and mineral doses are not published by Compl'Alim and are therefore not checked.
- Brand
- pediasantis
- Food business operator placing the product on the market
- SANTISLAB FRANCE SAS
- Status
- Declared in France, may be marketed: the authorities did not object to the declaration (this is neither an authorisation nor a safety assessment)
- Form
- Syrup
- Daily dose
- 4 cuillère à café (20 ml)
- Directions for use
- 3-10 ans : 5 à 15 ml par jour, plus de 10 ans : 5 à 20 ml par jour.
- Not recommended (according to the manufacturer)
- Breastfeeding women, Young children (aged 1 to 3), Pregnant women, Infants (under 1 year), Prolonged use
Declaration 198239, procedure Article 15. Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France), retrieved 15 November 2026.
Declared composition
Plants
| Plant | Part | Preparation | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptus globulus Labill. | Feuille | Autre extrait sec | 40 mg |
| Grindelia robusta Nutt. | Parties aériennes | Autre extrait sec | 40 mg |
| Ribes nigrum L. | Bourgeon | Autre extrait sec | 23.85 mg |
Other active ingredients
Vitamins and minerals
Compl'Alim does not publish vitamin and mineral doses. The references below help you read the product label: EFSAEuropean Food Safety Authority. safety limit for adults and maximum dose set in France per product (Order of 9 May 2006, not revised since November 2006).
| Declared form | Nutrient | EFSA limit, adults | Maximum dose in France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gluconate de cuivre | Cuivre | 5,000 µg | 2,000 µg |
| Gluconate de manganèse | Manganèse | 8 mg (safe level) | 3.5 mg |
| Acide L-ascorbique | Vitamine C | pas de limite (données insuffisantes) | 180 mg |
| Gluconate de zinc | Zinc | 25 mg | 15 mg |
Additives
E422, E330
Other ingredients
sirop de blé, eau
List from the declaration, administrative decision dated (Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France)).
Label warnings
Les femmes allaitantes doivent prendre l'attache d'un professionnel de santé avant toute complémentation.Déconseillé aux enfants de moins de 3 ans et aux femmes allaitantes.Usage prolongé déconseillé.
Regulatory points
None of the rules we check applies to the declared ingredients.
This information reproduces the manufacturer's declaration to the administration (DGAL). It does not say whether the product is effective and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist, particularly during pregnancy or when taking medication.
Official warnings (Health Canada)
Health Canada publishes warnings on these ingredients:
- Propolis
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
PROPOLIS - Oral
Cautions and warnings
Condition of application: All uses.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are allergic to bee products, poplar tree products, or balsam of Peru (Brinker 2010; Marcucci 1995; Valsecchi and Cainelli 1984; Melli et al. 1983; Rudzki and Gryzwa 1983).
Sources cited by Health Canada (5)
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- Marcucci MC. Propolis: chemical composition, biological properties and therapeutic activity. Apidologie 1995;26:83-89.
- Melli MC, Giorgini S, Sertoli A. Occupational dermatitis in a bee-keeper. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(5):427-428. PubMed Case report
- Rudzki E, Grzywa Z. Dermatitis from propolis. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(1):40-45. PubMed
- Valsecchi R, Cainelli T. Dermatitis from propolis. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11(5):317. PubMed
Condition of application: Relief of sore throat/mouth and throat infections.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Known adverse reactions
Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs (PPRC 2020; Scully 2006; Hsu et al. 2004; Teraki and Shiohara 2001; Machácková 1988; Hausen et al. 1987; Valsecchi and Cainelli 1984; Melli et al. 1983; Rudzki and Grzywa 1983).
Sources cited by Health Canada (9)
- Hausen BM, Wollenweber E, Senff H, Post B. Propolis allergy (II): the sensitizing properties of 1,1-dimethylallyl caffeic acid ester. Contact Dermatitis 1987;17:171-177. PubMed Case report
- Hsu CY, Chiang WC, Weng TI, Chen WJ, Yuan A. Laryngeal edema and anaphalactic shock after topical propolis use for acute pharyngitis. American Journal of Emergency Medicine 2004;22(5):432-433. PubMed Case report
- Machackova J. The incidence of allergy to propolis in 605 consecutive patients patch tested in Prague. Contact Dermatitis 1988;18:210-212. PubMed
- Melli MC, Giorgini S, Sertoli A. Occupational dermatitis in a bee-keeper. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(5):427-428. PubMed Case report
- PPRC 2020: Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China, Volume 1, English edition. Beijing (CN): The State Pharmacopoeia Commission of the People's Republic of China; 2020.
- Rudzki E, Grzywa Z. Dermatitis from propolis. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(1):40-45. PubMed
- Scully C. Propolis: A background (Letter). British Dental Journal 2006;200(7):359-360. PubMed
- Teraki Y, Shiohara T. Propolis-induced granulomatous contact dermatitis accompanied by marked lymphadenopathy. British Journal of Dermatology 2001;144:1277-1278. PubMed Case report
- Valsecchi R, Cainelli T. Dermatitis from propolis. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11(5):317. PubMed
Health Canada monograph dated 30 May 2025
PROPOLIS Buccal
Cautions and warnings
Condition of application: All products.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are allergic to bee products, poplar tree products, or balsam of Peru (Brinker 2010; Marcucci 1995; Valsecchi and Cainelli 1984; Melli et al. 1983; Rudzki and Gryzwa 1983).
Sources cited by Health Canada (5)
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- Marcucci MC. Propolis: chemical composition, biological properties and therapeutic activity. Apidologie 1995;26:83-89.
- Melli MC, Giorgini S, Sertoli A. Occupational dermatitis in a bee-keeper. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(5):427-428. PubMed Case report
- Rudzki E, Grzywa Z. Dermatitis from propolis. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(1):40-45. PubMed
- Valsecchi R, Cainelli T. Dermatitis from propolis. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11(5):317. PubMed
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Condition of application: All products, except those not swallowed (e.g., gargles, rinses).
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Known adverse reactions
Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs (PPRC 2020; Scully 2006; Hsu et al. 2004; Teraki and Shiohara 2001; Machácková 1988; Hausen et al. 1987; Valsecchi and Cainelli 1984; Melli et al. 1983; Rudzki and Grzywa 1983).
Sources cited by Health Canada (8)
- Hausen BM, Wollenweber E, Senff H, Post B. Propolis allergy (II): the sensitizing properties of 1,1-dimethylallyl caffeic acid ester. Contact Dermatitis 1987;17:171-177. PubMed Case report
- Hsu CY, Chiang WC, Weng TI, Chen WJ, Yuan A. Laryngeal edema and anaphalactic shock after topical propolis use for acute pharyngitis. American Journal of Emergency Medicine 2004;22(5):432-433. PubMed Case report
- Melli MC, Giorgini S, Sertoli A. Occupational dermatitis in a bee-keeper. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(5):427-428. PubMed Case report
- PPRC 2020: Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China, Volume 1, English edition. Beijing (CN): The State Pharmacopoeia Commission of the People’s Republic of China; 2020.
- Rudzki E, Grzywa Z. Dermatitis from propolis. Contact Dermatitis 1983;9(1):40-45. PubMed
- Scully C. Propolis: A background (Letter). British Dental Journal 2006;200(7):359-360. PubMed
- Teraki Y, Shiohara T. Propolis-induced granulomatous contact dermatitis accompanied by marked lymphadenopathy. British Journal of Dermatology 2001;144:1277-1278. PubMed Case report
- Valsecchi R, Cainelli T. Dermatitis from propolis. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11(5):317. PubMed
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.
Brand : pediasantis
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