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Aloe ferox

38licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Liquid, Tablet +2

Health Canada Monographs

1

Approved 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
PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adolescents 12-17 years, Adults 18 years and older (EMA 2016; Brinker 2010).
10–30 milligramsper day
Adolescents 12-17 years, Adults 18 years and older (EMA 2016; Brinker 2010).
50–300 milligramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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adverse_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

2
Cape aloe(common)Aloe ferox

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

10
50 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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