Aloe ferox
38licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Liquid, Tablet +2
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
3- (Used in Herbal Medicine for the) short-term relief of occasional constipation
- (Used in Herbal Medicine to) promote(s) bowel movement (by direct action on the large intestine)
- [(Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a] stimulant laxative
Approved Dose Ranges
2| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adolescents 12-17 years, Adults 18 years and older (EMA 2016; Brinker 2010). | 10–30 milligrams | per day |
Adolescents 12-17 years, Adults 18 years and older (EMA 2016; Brinker 2010). | 50–300 milligrams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
6adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy or diarrhea occurs
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking heart medications, corticosteroids, diuretics, or other health products that may contribute to electrolyte imbalance
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a kidney disorder or a lazy bowel
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
contraindicationDo not use if you have inflammatory bowel disease, fever or any undiagnosed gastrointestinal trouble
Alternative Names
2Cape aloe(common)Aloe ferox
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
1050 mg7 licensed products
250 milligrams7 licensed products
125 mg6 licensed products
3 D3 licensed products
6 X3 licensed products
20 mg3 licensed products
250 mg3 licensed products
500 mg3 licensed products
2 Grams2 licensed products
10 X2 licensed products
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