Theobroma cacao
132licensed products
2 monographs
Capsule, Powder, Tablet +2
Health Canada Monographs
2Conditions Requiring Product Details
14These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Theobroma cacao until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Claim to verifyHelps (temporarily) to enhance (physical) energyCAFFEINE · All oral dosage forms
Claim to verifyHelps (temporarily) to relieve/reduce fatigue, to promote endurance, and to enhance motor performanceCAFFEINE · All oral dosage forms
Claim to verifyHelps (temporarily) to relieve/reduce fatigue/tirednessCAFFEINE · All oral dosage forms
Claim to verifyHelps (temporarily) to support/promote alertness and wakefulness, and to enhance cognitive performanceCAFFEINE · All oral dosage forms
Claim to verifyHelps (temporarily) to support/promote mental sharpness/alertnessCAFFEINE · All oral dosage forms
Claim to verifyUsed (temporarily) as a mild diureticCAFFEINE · Oral dosage forms except energy shots (liquid (shot))
Claim to verifyTemporarily protects and helps relieve minor skin irritation and itching due to rashes and/or eczemaMedicated Skin Care Products Monograph · Products containing colloidal oatmeal and mineral oil in combination (NPD only)
Caution to verifyWhen using this product diuretic effect may occurCAFFEINE · All products except those making a diuretic claim
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have high blood pressure or glaucomaCAFFEINE · Products providing 100 mg to 400 mg caffeine, per day
Caution to verifyWhen using this product keep powder away from face to avoid inhalation, which can cause breathing problemsMedicated Skin Care Products Monograph · Products in powder form
Caution to verifyWhen using this product limit sun exposure and apply a sunburn protectant for a week after use, as this product may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sunMedicated Skin Care Products Monograph · Products containing 3% lactic acid or more
Caution to verifyWhen using this product soaking too long may over-dry the skinMedicated Skin Care Products Monograph · Products containing colloidal oatmeal or sodium bicarbonate (when labelled for use as a soak or wet dressing)
Caution to verifyDo not use on broken skinMedicated Skin Care Products Monograph · Products in a powder form
Caution to verifyDo not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burnsMedicated Skin Care Products Monograph · Products used to temporarily protect minor cuts, scrapes and/or burns
Approved Dose Ranges
3| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older Energy shots (liquid (shot)) | 100–200 milligrams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Mild diuretic | 100–200 milligrams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older Other uses | 100–200 milligrams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
5adverse_reactionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if hypersensitivity/allergy occursApplies to: All products
cautionFor external use onlyApplies to: All products
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right awayApplies to: All products
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen or last for more than 7 daysApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with waterApplies to: All products
Alternative Names
1015-Ureidohydantoin(common)Acetic acid, zinc salt, dihydrate(common)Allantoin(common)Almond oil(common)Almond oil, virgin(common)Aluminum hydrate(common)Aluminum hydroxide(common)Amygdalae oleum virginale(common)Argilla(common)Baking soda(common)Bolus alba(common)C.I. No. 77947(common)Caffeine(common)Calamine(common)Camellia sinensis(common)Carbamide(common)Carbonic acid monosodium salt(common)China clay(common)Cocao butter(common)Cocoa butter(common)+81 more
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
100 24 licensed products
50 mg16 licensed products
6.25 mg8 licensed products
40 mg8 licensed products
100 mg8 licensed products
10 mg7 licensed products
0.5 %5 licensed products
1 mg5 licensed products
20 mg5 licensed products
25 mg5 licensed products
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