Monograph: Inulin

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Date: 2021-10-29

NHPID name

Inulin ( O'Neil et al. 2012 )

Proper name(s)

Inulin ( Unavailable )

Common name(s)

Inulin ( Unavailable )

Source material

Cichorium intybus - Root (Unavailable)
Helianthus tuberosus - Tuber (Unavailable)

Route Of administration

Oral

Dosage form(s)

Use(s) or purpose(s)

Statement(s) to the effect of:

Helps support and maintain a healthy digestive system.
Source of fiber for the maintenance of good health. (USFDA 2005)
Helps provide gentle relief of constipation and/or irregularity.
Helps stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria (such as bifidobateria) in the intestine/gu. (USFDA 2005)
Prebiotic. (USFDA 2005)

Dose(s)

Adults:

Dose(s):

1 Day per day

Directions for use:

Take two hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products since the absorption of these products may be delayed.
Take with 250 ml of water.

Duration of use

No statement is required

Risk information

Statement(s) to the effect of:

Caution(s) and Warning(s):

If symptoms worsen or if laxative effect does not occur within seven days, consult a health care practitioner.
If you are experiencing a sudden change in bowel habits that has persisted for more than 2 weeks, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or have failed to defecate following the use of a laxative product, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
If you are taking medications which inhibit peristaltic movement, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
If you have symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever, consult a health care practitioner prior to use.

Contraindication(s): No statement is required Known Adverse Reaction(s):

Hypersensitivity has been known to occur.
May cause mild gastro-intestinal discomfort (such as gas, bloating, cramps).

Non-medicinal ingredients

Must be chosen from the current Natural health products ingredients database and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.

Specifications

The finished product specifications must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the NHPD Quality of natural health products guide.
The medicinal ingredient must comply with the requirements outlined in the Natural health products ingredient database (NHPID).