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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

309licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Kit, Tincture +2

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine (as a mild diuretic) to help relieve symptoms associated with mild recurrent lower urinary tract infections, such as burning sensation and/or frequent urination

Conditions Requiring Product Details

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Arctostaphylos uva-ursi until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.

Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a liver disorder, fever, painful urination (dysuria), spasms, or blood in urineBearberry - Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi · Products providing 60 milligrams or more of dried leaves and/or products providing 20 milligrams or more of Arbutin, per day

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine/Used in Herbal Medicine
0.3–1.33 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine/Used in Herbal Medicine
1.5–8 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Used in Herbal Medicine (non-traditional claim only)
100–210 milligramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Used in Herbal Medicine (non-traditional claim only)
500–700 milligramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Alternative Names

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Bear-grape(common)Bearberry(common)Kinnikinnick(common)Uva ursi(common)Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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50 mg29 licensed products
25 mg19 licensed products
100 mg14 licensed products
150 mg14 licensed products
35 mg12 licensed products
30 mg10 licensed products
40 mg10 licensed products
345 mg10 licensed products
1 mL9 licensed products
5 mg9 licensed products

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