BOFOCUS
Food supplement declared in France, decision dated 30 October 2026
BOFOCUS (BOLAB) 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
- BOLAB
- Food business operator placing the product on the market
- MENARDO-CHAINE PHARMACIE
- 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
- 2 gélules
- Directions for use
- Prendre 2 gélules par jour avec un grand verre d'eau, de préférence au cours d'un repas.
- Intended populations
- General population
- Not recommended (according to the manufacturer)
- Breastfeeding women, Children (under 12), Pregnant women, High blood pressure, Kidney disease, Heart problems, Taking medication, Ulcer (stomach or duodenum)
- Objectives stated by the manufacturer (these are not authorised claims)
- Concentration
Declaration 380970, procedure Article 15. Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France), retrieved 15 November 2026.
Declared composition
Plants
| Plant | Part | Preparation | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cola nitida (Vent.) Schott et Endl. | Graine | Extrait sec aqueux | 300 mg |
| Paullinia cupana Kunth | Graine | Extrait sec hydroalcoolique | 200 mg |
| Panax ginseng C.A.Mey. | Racine | Extrait sec aqueux | 100 mg |
| Ilex paraguariensis A. St.-Hil. | Feuille | Extrait sec aqueux | 50 mg |
Substances
| Name | Per day |
|---|---|
| ubiquinone | 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-pantothénate de calcium | Acide pantothénique (vitamine B5) | pas de limite (données insuffisantes) | dose annulled by the French Council of State in 2011 |
| D-biotine | Biotine (vitamine B8) | pas de limite (données insuffisantes) | dose annulled by the French Council of State in 2011 |
| Acide ptéroylmonoglutamique | Folates (vitamine B9) | 1,000 µg | 200 µg |
| Nicotinamide | Nicotinamide (vitamine B3) | 900 mg | 54 mg |
| L-sélénométhionine | Sélénium | 255 µg | 50 µg |
| Chlorhydrate de thiamine | Vitamine B1 (thiamine) | pas de limite (données insuffisantes) | dose annulled by the French Council of State in 2011 |
| Cyanocobalamine | Vitamine B12 | pas d'effet indésirable défini | dose annulled by the French Council of State in 2011 |
| Cholécalciférol | Vitamine D | 100 µg (4,000 UI) | 5 µg (200 UI) |
| Mélange de tocophérols | Vitamine E | 300 mg | 30 mg |
Additives
E414
List from the declaration, administrative decision dated (Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France)).
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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:
- Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
PANAX GINSENG
Route of administration: Oral
Cautions and warnings
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 have diabetes (Brinker 2010; Vuksan et al. 2008; Seely et al. 2008; Sievenpiper et al. 2006; ESCOP 2003; Tetsutani et al. 2000; Sotaniemi et al. 1995; Chin 1991).
Sources cited by Health Canada (8)
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- Chin RKH. Ginseng and common pregnancy disorders. Asia-Oceania Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1991;17(4):379-380. PubMed
- ESCOP 2003: European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy Scientific Committee. ESCOP Monographs: The Scientific Foundation for Herbal Medicinal Products, 2nd edition. Exeter (UK): European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy and Thieme; 2003.
- Seely D, Dugoua JJ, Perri D, Mills E, Koren G. Safety and efficacy of Panax ginseng during pregnancy and lactation. The Canadian Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2008;15(1):e87-e94.
- Sievenpiper JL, Sung MK, Buono MD, Seung-Lee K, Nam KY, Arnason JT, Leiter LA, Vuksan V. Korean red ginseng rootlets decrease acute postprandial glycemia: results from sequential preparation- and dose-finding studies. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2006;25(2):100-107. PubMed Randomised trial
- Sotaniemi EA, Haapakoski E, Rautio A. Ginseng therapy in non-insulin-dependent diabetic patients. Diabetes Care 1995;18(10):1373-1375. PubMed Clinical trial
- Tetsutani T, Yamamura M, Yamaguchi T, Onoyama O, Kono M. Can red ginseng control blood glucose in diabetic patients. The Ginseng Review 2000;28:44-47.
- Vuksan V, Sung MK, Sievenpiper JL, Stavro PM, Jenkins AL, Buono MD, Lee KS, Leiter LA, Nam KY, Arnason JT, Choi M, Naeem A. Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng) improves glucose and insulin regulation in well-controlled, type 2 diabetes: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of efficacy and safety. Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases 2008;18(1):46-56. PubMed Randomised trial
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking antidepressant medication, blood thinners or digoxin (Brinker 2010; Lee et al. 2008a; Dasgupta and Reyes 2005; Janetzki and Morreale 1997; Gonzalez-Seijo et al. 1995; Shader and Greenblatt 1988; Jones and Runikis 1987; Shader and Greenblatt 1985).
Sources cited by Health Canada (8)
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- Dasgupta A, Reyes MA. Effect of Brazillian, Indian, Siberian, Asian, and North American ginseng on serum digoxin measurement by immunoassays and binding of digoxin-like immunoreactive components of ginseng with Fab Fragment of antidigoxin antibody (Digiband). American Journal of Clinical Pathology 2005;124(2):229-236. PubMed
- Gonzalez-Seijo JC, Ramos YM, Lastra I. Manic episode and ginseng: report of a possible case. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology 1995;15(6):447-448. PubMed Case report
- Janetzki K, Morreale AP. Probable interaction between warfarin and ginseng. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 1997;54(6):692-693.
- Jones BD, Runikis AM. Interaction of ginseng with phenelzine. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 1987;7(3):201-202. PubMed Case report
- Lee SH, Ahn YM, Ahn SY, Doo HK, Lee BC. Interaction between warfarin and Panax ginseng in ischemic stroke patients. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2008a;14(6):715-721. PubMed Randomised trial
- Shader RI, Greenblatt DJ. Bees, ginseng and MAOIs revisited. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology 1988;8(4):235. PubMed Case report
- Shader RI, Greenblatt DJ. Phenelzine and the dream machine – ramblings and reflections. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology 1985;5(2):65. PubMed Case report
Contraindications
Condition of application: Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Do not use in cases of yin deficiency with heat signs, heat excess, or in the absence of significant qi deficiency (Bensky et al. 2004).
Sources cited by Health Canada (1)
- Bensky D, Clavey, Stöger E, Gamble A. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica. 3rd edition. Seattle (WA): Eastland Press, Incorporated; 2004.
Known adverse reactions
Stop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience insomnia, anxiety or headaches (Lee et al. 2008b; Vuksan et al 2008; de Andrade et al.2007; Sievenpiper et al. 2006; Coon and Ernst 2002; Ellis and Reddy 2002; Scaglione et al. 2001; Siegel 1979).
Sources cited by Health Canada (8)
- Coon JT, Ernst E. Panax ginseng: a systematic review of adverse effects and drug interactions. Drug Safety 2002;25(5):323-344. PubMed Systematic review
- de Andrade E, de Masquita AA, de Almeida Claro J, de Andrade PM, Ortiz V, Paranhos M, Srougi M. Study of the efficacy of Korean Red Ginseng in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Asian Journal of Andrology 2007;9(2):241-244.
- Ellis JM, Reddy P. Effects of Panax ginseng on quality of life. The Annals of Pharmacotherapy 2002;36(3):375-379. PubMed Randomised trial
- Lee ST, Chu K, Sim JY, Heo JH, Kim M. Panax ginseng enhances cognitive performance in Alzheimer disease. Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders 2008b;22(3):222-226. PubMed Randomised trial
- Scaglione F, Weiser K, Alessandria M. Effects of the standardised ginseng extract G115 in patients with chronic bronchitis. Clinical Drug Investigation 2001;21(1):41-45.
- Siegel RK. Ginseng abuse syndrome. Problems with the panacea. The Journal of the American Medical Association 1979;241(15):1614-1615. PubMed
- Sievenpiper JL, Sung MK, Buono MD, Seung-Lee K, Nam KY, Arnason JT, Leiter LA, Vuksan V. Korean red ginseng rootlets decrease acute postprandial glycemia: results from sequential preparation- and dose-finding studies. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2006;25(2):100-107. PubMed Randomised trial
- Vuksan V, Sung MK, Sievenpiper JL, Stavro PM, Jenkins AL, Buono MD, Lee KS, Leiter LA, Nam KY, Arnason JT, Choi M, Naeem A. Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng) improves glucose and insulin regulation in well-controlled, type 2 diabetes: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of efficacy and safety. Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases 2008;18(1):46-56. PubMed Randomised trial
1 study cited in the text has no matching reference in the monograph (see the anomalies listed on the sources page).
- ubiquinone
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
Coenzyme Q10 (UBIQUINONE-10)
Route of administration: Oral
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 pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood pressure medication (Rosenfeldt et al. 2007; Singh et al. 1999).
Sources cited by Health Canada (2)
- Rosenfeldt FL, Haas SJ, Krum H, Hadj A, Ng K, Leong JY, Watts GF. Coenzyme Q10 in the treatment of hypertension: a meta-analysis of the clinical trials. Journal of Human Hypertension 2007;21(4):297-306. PubMed Meta-analysis
- Singh RB, Niaz MA, Rastogi SS, Shukla PK, Thakur AS. Effect of hydrosoluble coenzyme Q10 on blood pressures and insulin resistance in hypertensive patients with coronary artery disease. Journal of Human Hypertension 1999;13(3):203-208. PubMed Randomised trial
Applies to products providing more than 100 mg of Coenzyme Q10 per day.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood thinners (Engelsen et al. 2003; Landbo and Almdal 1998; Spigset 1994).
Sources cited by Health Canada (3)
- Engelsen J, Nielsen JD, Hansen KF. [Effect of coenzyme Q10 and Ginkgo biloba on warfarin dosage in patients on long-term warfarin treatment. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over trial]. Ugeskr Laeger 2003;165(18):1868-1871 (in Danish). PubMed Randomised trial
- Landbo C, Almdal TP. [Interaction between warfarin and coenzyme Q10]. Ugeskr Laeger 1998;160(22):3226-3227 (in Danish). PubMed Case report
- Spigset O. Reduced effect of warfarin caused by ubidecarenone. Lancet 1994;344(8933):1372-1373. PubMed Case report
Condition of application: Migraine prophylaxis/prevention.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if migraine frequency increases and associated nausea and vomiting persist or worsen.
They concern the ingredient, not this product or its dose. They do not replace medical advice.
Brand : BOLAB
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