Menoflor
Food supplement declared in France, declaration No 2019-8-24, decision dated 1 August 2019
Menoflor (Laboratoire Janine Benoit) is a food supplement declared in France. Status: declared in France, may be marketed. 2 rules of use apply to its ingredients (limits and warnings).
- Brand
- Laboratoire Janine Benoit
- Food business operator placing the product on the market
- Victoria Benoit, S.L.
- 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
- Capsule
- Daily dose
- 4 gélules
- Directions for use
- Prendre 2 gélules midi et soir avec un demi-verre d'eau 10 minutes avant les repas
- Intended populations
- Women
- Not recommended (according to the manufacturer)
- Breastfeeding women, Pregnant women
- Objectives stated by the manufacturer (these are not authorised claims)
- Menopause
Declaration 214267, procedure Article 15. Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France), retrieved 15 November 2026.
Declared composition
Plants
| Plant | Part | Preparation | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dioscorea oppositifolia L. | Rhizome | Extrait sec hydroalcoolique | 310 mg |
| Salvia officinalis L. | Feuille | Extrait sec hydroalcoolique | 310 mg |
| Humulus lupulus L. | Inflorescence | Extrait sec hydroalcoolique | 160 mg |
| Glycine max. (L.) Merr. | Graine | Extrait sec hydroalcoolique | 80 mg |
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 zinc | Zinc | 25 mg | 15 mg |
Additives
E470b
Other ingredients
maltodextrine, Gélule végétale
List from the declaration, administrative decision dated (Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France)).
Label warnings
* l'emploi chez les femmes ayant des antécédents personnels ou familiaux de cancer de sein est déconseillé.
Regulatory points
- Conditions légales
Dioscorea oppositifolia L.: Les matières premières végétales doivent avoir subi les étapes traditionnelles d'épluchage, de lavage et de traitement thermique. L'absence d'alcaloïdes et de composés cyanogènes doit être démontrée par des bulletins d'analyse.
Source: French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I.
- Conditions légales
Glycine max. (L.) Merr.: La portion journalière recommandée ne doit pas conduire à une ingestion d'isoflavones supérieure à 1 mg/kg de poids corporel (exprimés comme aglycone du composant principal). L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement déconseillant l'usage chez les femmes ayant des antécédents personnels ou familiaux de cancer du sein.
Source: French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I.
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:
- Salvia officinalis L.
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
SAGE - SALVIA OFFICINALIS - Buccal
Cautions and warnings
Stop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen or last (for) more than 7 days.
Health Canada monograph dated 28 March 2025
SAGE -SALVIA OFFICINALIS Oral
Cautions and warnings
Condition of application: Carminative, Diaphoretic, Antihidrotic, Antigalactagogue.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Contraindications
Condition of application: All products.
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Gardner and McGuffin 2013; Bradley 2006; Mills and Bone 2005).
Sources cited by Health Canada (3)
- Bradley PR, editor. 2006: Bradley PR, editor. British Herbal Compendium Volume 2: A Handbook of Scientific Information on Widely Used Plant Drug-Companion to the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia. Bournemouth (GB): British Herbal Medicine Association; 2006.
- Gardner Z, McGuffin M, editors. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. 2nd edition. Boca Raton (FL): Taylor and Francis Group; 2013.
- Mills S, Bone K. The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety. St. Louis (MO): Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2005.
Do not use if you have a seizure disorder such as epilepsy (Gardner and McGuffin 2013; Bradley 2006; Mills and Bone 2005).
Sources cited by Health Canada (3)
- Bradley PR, editor. 2006: Bradley PR, editor. British Herbal Compendium Volume 2: A Handbook of Scientific Information on Widely Used Plant Drug-Companion to the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia. Bournemouth (GB): British Herbal Medicine Association; 2006.
- Gardner Z, McGuffin M, editors. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. 2nd edition. Boca Raton (FL): Taylor and Francis Group; 2013.
- Mills S, Bone K. The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety. St. Louis (MO): Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2005.
- Humulus lupulus L.
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
HOPS - HUMULUS LUPULUS
Route of administration: Oral
Cautions and warnings
Condition of application: Sleep aid.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia) (Berardi et al. 2002; Dipiro et al. 2002).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- Berardi RR, DeSimone EM, Newton GD, Oszko MA, Popovich NG, Rollins CJ, Shimp LA, Tietze KJ, editors. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care, 13th edition. Washington (DC): American Pharmaceutical Association; 2002.
- Dipiro JT, Talbert RL, Yee GC, Matzke GR, Wells BG, Posey LM. Pharmacotherapy: a pathophysiologic approach, 5th edition. New York (NY): The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.; 2002.
Condition of application: Other uses.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
Condition of application: All products.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Brinker 2010; Barnes et al. 2007; Mills and Bone 2005; McGuffin et al. 1997).
Sources cited by Health Canada (4)
- Barnes J, Anderson LA, Philipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition. London (UK): The Pharmaceutical Press; 2007.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- Mills S, Bone K. The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety. St. Louis (MO): Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2005.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, editors. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press; 1997.
When using this product avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness (Brinker 2010).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- EMA 2014 : European Medicines Agency. Draft Community Herbal Monograph on Humulus lupulus L., Flos. London (UK): EMEA Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC), 6 Mai 2014. [Consulté le 14 septembre 2023]. Disponible à : https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-community-herbal-monograph-humulus-lupulus-l-flos-revision-1_en.pdf
When using this product exercise caution if you drive or use machinery as this product may cause drowsiness (EMA 2014).
Sources cited by Health Canada (5)
- EMA 2014: European Medicines Agency. Draft Community Herbal Monograph on Humulus lupulus L., Flos. London (UK): EMA Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC), 6 May 2014. [Accessed 2023 September 14]. Available from: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-community-herbal-monograph-humulus-lupulus-l-flos-revision-1_en.pdf
- Mills S, Bone K. The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety. St. Louis (MO): Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2005.
- Barnes J, Anderson LA, Philipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3e édition. London (UK): The Pharmaceutical Press; 2007.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug interactions, 4e édition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, éditeurs. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton (FL): CRC Press; 1997.
- Glycine max. (L.) Merr.
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
They concern the ingredient, not this product or its dose. They do not replace medical advice.
Brand : Laboratoire Janine Benoit
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