Nutrilax
Gentle laxative with aloe, for occasional constipation
Licensed by Health Canada · NPN 80129591
A herbal stimulant laxative for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Aloe acts directly on the large intestine, alongside psyllium, inulin and prune. Take one or two capsules at bedtime with a glass of water.
- Dose
- 1–2 capsules
- When
- At bedtime
- For
- Adults 18+
- Per bottle
- 30–60 doses
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Benefits +
- Short-term relief of occasional constipation
- Promotes a bowel movement by direct action on the large intestine
- Aloe, psyllium, inulin and prune, each dose stated on the label
- Vegetarian capsule: vegan, gluten-free and GMO-free
Ingredients +
Each capsule contains psyllium husk 250 mg, inulin from chicory root 80 mg, aloe vera latex 80 mg (18% hydroxyanthracene derivatives, as aloin) and prune 80 mg, in a hypromellose vegetarian capsule.
Full formulaHow to take it +
Adults 18 and over: 1 to 2 capsules at bedtime, with a full glass of water. Consult a health care practitioner if there is no laxative effect within 7 days.
Directions and safetyLicence and manufacturer +
Licensed by Health Canada as a herbal stimulant laxative, NPN 80129591. Manufactured in Canada by Nutripur Inc., the licence holder, and distributed by Health Wise Canada in Gatineau.
Quality detailsIve had constipation problems for years. This is the first product I’ve found that I know the ingredients! Its very gentle … no diarrhea or cramps. It keeps me in tip top shape and Im very happy with it.
It works exactly as expected. I've been using it instead of the product I used to buy at my local pharmacy.
It’s very gentle on the stomach and keeps me regular. I took it to my naturopath and he too thought it was good. Totally recommend
Relief from occasional constipation, taken at bedtime
Nutrilax pairs aloe, a plant laxative that acts directly on the large intestine, with psyllium, inulin and prune. One or two capsules before bed, with a glass of water.
Taken at bedtime
Health Canada advises allowing at least 6 to 12 hours for aloe to work, so an evening dose fits the night.2
Acts where it is needed
Aloe latex promotes a bowel movement by acting directly on the large intestine.
Fibre and fruit
Psyllium, inulin from chicory root and prune complete the formula.
A vegetarian capsule
Vegan, gluten-free and GMO-free. Nothing to mix or measure.
What to expect after a dose
Nutrilax is meant for a few nights at a time, not for daily use. Here is how a typical course goes.
Take one or two capsules
With a full glass of water. Psyllium needs water to work.
The formula goes to work
Aloe acts on the large intestine while psyllium takes up water and adds soft bulk.
Allow at least 6 to 12 hours
For a bedtime dose, that usually means the morning. Timing varies from person to person.2
If nothing has changed
Stop and consult a health care practitioner if there is no laxative effect within 7 days.
Nutrilax is licensed by Health Canada for the short-term relief of occasional constipation.
Is Nutrilax right for you?
Please read this before ordering. It comes from the product's Health Canada licence.
Nutrilax is for
- Adults 18 and over
- Occasional constipation, such as during travel or a change in routine
- Short-term relief, for a few nights rather than every day
- People who prefer a plant-based, vegan capsule
Do not use Nutrilax if you
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have had a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
- Have undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or no bowel movement after using another laxative
- Have difficulty swallowing, or diabetes that is difficult to regulate
- Have an intestinal blockage or narrowing, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, appendicitis, or abdominal pain of unknown origin
Health Canada, NPN 801295911
Used in herbal medicine as a stimulant laxative for the short-term relief of occasional constipation, and to promote bowel movement by direct action on the large intestine.
What's in each capsule
Four medicinal ingredients, each listed with its dose. Aloe provides the laxative action. Psyllium, inulin and prune add fibre and fruit.
Psyllium huskPlantago ovata250 mg+
A soluble fibre from the husk of the psyllium seed. It takes up water and swells, adding bulk and moisture to the stool, which is why each dose is taken with a full glass of water.3 The largest ingredient by weight.
InulinCichorium intybus, root80 mg+
A soluble fibre extracted from chicory root.
Aloe vera latexStandardised to 18% hydroxyanthracene derivatives80 mg+
The active laxative ingredient, standardised to 18% hydroxyanthracene derivatives (as barbaloin/aloin). It promotes a bowel movement by acting directly on the large intestine. Aloe is the reason Nutrilax is licensed as a stimulant laxative and intended for short-term use.
PrunePrunus domestica, fruit80 mg+
Dried plum fruit.
Non-medicinal ingredients: hypromellose (the vegetarian capsule), acacia gum, rice hull powder, rice bran and sunflower oil, as listed on the Health Canada licence.
How Nutrilax compares
Constipation remedies grouped by how they work. Nutrilax is a stimulant laxative, so it belongs with the faster-acting options.
When to choose something elseHealth Canada's aloe monograph states that stimulant laxatives should only be used when occasional constipation cannot be improved by a change of diet or a bulk-forming laxative.2 If constipation is frequent or ongoing, speak with a health care practitioner.
About this comparisonCategories, not brands, grouped by mode of action. Onset ranges come from Health Canada's labelling standards and monographs, and from Canadian drug information for PEG 3350. Sources are listed at the bottom of this page. Checked 23 September 2026 and re-checked yearly.
About occasional constipation
About one in four Canadians deal with constipation, according to the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation.8 Most of the time it is occasional and linked to everyday habits.
What it is
Hard, dry stools that are difficult to pass, or fewer than three bowel movements a week.8
Common triggers
Travel, a change in routine, too little fibre or fluid, and less physical activity than usual.
Habits that help
About 20 to 30 g of fibre a day, 8 to 10 glasses of fluid, and regular physical activity.8
When to see a doctor
A sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks, rectal bleeding, severe or unexplained abdominal pain, or constipation that keeps coming back.
Not sure it's right for you? Ask a naturopath.
Our naturopaths answer questions by phone and email. A short conversation first is a good idea if:
- You take other medication, especially heart medication, diuretics, corticosteroids or licorice root
- You have a kidney disorder or diabetes, or abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever
- Constipation keeps coming back and you would like a longer-term plan
Product details
Licensed by Health Canada and made in Canada. Every detail below can be checked against the public licence.
- Product
- Nutrilax, 60 vegetarian capsules
- Category
- Natural health product, herbal stimulant laxative
- Health Canada licence
- NPN 80129591 · View the licence1
- Licence holder and manufacturer
- Nutripur Inc., Canada · nutripur.com
- Medicinal ingredients, per capsule
- Psyllium husk 250 mg · Inulin 80 mg · Aloe vera latex 80 mg (18% hydroxyanthracene derivatives, as aloin) · Prune 80 mg
- Non-medicinal ingredients
- Hypromellose (vegetarian capsule, size 0), acacia gum, rice hull powder, rice bran, sunflower oil
- Capsule fill
- 490 mg of medicinal ingredients per capsule
- Dose
- Adults 18 and over: 1 to 2 capsules, once a day
- Suitable for
- Vegan, gluten-free, GMO-free
- Distributed by
- Health Wise Canada, Gatineau, Québec
- Made in
- Canada
- UPC
- 815161000055
Tested before every release
Each lot is checked against a written finished-product specification before it ships, with results from external laboratories.
| Test | Method | Lot E1926 |
|---|---|---|
| Identity of all four ingredients | HPTLC, HPLC and TLC fingerprinting | Confirmed |
| Aloin content (target 18%) | HPLC-UV | 18.7% |
| Dose per capsule, each ingredient | Assay, 95–105% of label | Within range |
| E. coli, Salmonella, S. aureus | USP <2022> | Absent |
| Arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury | ICP, USP <232>/<233> | Below limits |
| Pesticides and residual solvents | USP <561>, USP <467> | Within limits |
| Capsule disintegration | USP <2040>, under 45 min | 26.75 min |
From the certificate of analysis for lot E1926. Certificates for other lots are available on request.
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Hours and directionsQuestions about Nutrilax, or about how it fits with other products you take, are answered by phone and email.
Ask a questionHow to take Nutrilax
- One or two capsules at bedtimeAdults 18 and over. Use the smallest dose that gives a soft stool.
- With a full glass of waterKeep drinking through the day. Water helps soften the stool.
- Two or three times a weekIncrease to once a day only if needed, for short-term relief.2
- No effect within 7 days?Stop and consult a health care practitioner.
Safety information
Get medical help right away if
- You have chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing or breathing after taking this product
Do not use if you have
- A sudden change in bowel habits that has lasted more than 2 weeks
- Undiagnosed rectal bleeding, or no bowel movement after using another laxative
- Diabetes in which blood sugar is difficult to regulate
- Difficulty swallowing
- Abnormal narrowing of the gastrointestinal tract, a possible or existing intestinal blockage, or an atonic bowel
- Appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, or abdominal pain of unknown origin
- Severe dehydration with loss of water or electrolytes, hemorrhoids, or diarrhoea
Ask a health care practitioner before use if you
- Have a kidney disorder, diabetes, or faecal impaction
- Have abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever, which can be signs of a more serious condition
- Take heart medication (such as cardiac glycosides or antiarrhythmics), thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root, or other products that can affect electrolyte balance
While using this product
- Reduce the dose or stop if you have abdominal pain, cramps, spasms or diarrhoea
- Consult a practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen, or if there is no laxative effect within 7 days
Known adverse reactions
- May cause temporary gas or bloating
- Stop use if hypersensitivity or allergy occurs
From the risk information of Health Canada licence NPN 80129591. This does not replace advice from a health care practitioner.
Frequently asked questions
Answers are based on the product licence and label. For anything specific to your health, our naturopaths can help.
Ask a naturopathHow quickly does Nutrilax work? +
Health Canada's monograph for aloe advises allowing at least 6 to 12 hours for the laxative effect, which is why it is taken at bedtime. Timing varies from person to person. If there is no laxative effect within 7 days, consult a health care practitioner.
How many capsules should I take? +
Adults 18 and over take 1 to 2 capsules at bedtime, with a full glass of water. Use the smallest dose that gives a soft stool. Reduce the dose or stop if you have cramps, abdominal pain or diarrhoea.
Can I take it every day? +
It is licensed for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Start with one dose 2 to 3 times a week, and increase to once a day only if needed, as Health Canada's aloe monograph recommends. If constipation is frequent or ongoing, speak with a health care practitioner.
Is Nutrilax a stimulant laxative? +
Yes. Health Canada licenses it as a herbal stimulant laxative. The laxative action comes from aloe vera latex. Psyllium and inulin are fibres, and prune is a fruit. It is intended for short-term use.
Can I take it while pregnant or breastfeeding? +
No. It must not be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
I take other medication. Can I use it? +
Ask a health care practitioner first if you take heart medication (such as cardiac glycosides or antiarrhythmics), thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root, or anything else that can affect electrolyte balance.
Are there side effects? +
It may cause temporary gas or bloating. Reduce the dose or stop if you have abdominal pain, cramps, spasms or diarrhoea, and stop if you have an allergic reaction. Get medical help right away for chest pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing or breathing.
Why do I need to drink water with it? +
Psyllium, the largest ingredient, works by taking up water. A full glass with each dose, and enough water through the day, helps soften the stool.
Is it vegan and gluten-free? +
Yes. The capsule is made of hypromellose, a plant-based material, and the product is vegan, gluten-free and GMO-free.
Is Nutrilax approved by Health Canada? +
Yes. It holds Natural Product Number 80129591, which you can look up in Health Canada's Licensed Natural Health Products Database. The licence holder is Nutripur Inc., the Canadian company that manufactures it.
Sources
- Health Canada. Licensed Natural Health Products Database: NutriLax, NPN 80129591. health-products.canada.ca
- Health Canada. Natural health product monograph: Aloe (Aloe vera, Aloe ferox), oral. 28 March 2025. webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca
- Health Canada. Natural health product monograph: Psyllium (Plantago ovata). webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca
- Health Canada. Labelling standard: Stimulant laxatives, non-prescription drugs. Modified 19 November 2020. canada.ca
- Health Canada. Labelling standard: Bulk-forming laxatives, non-prescription drugs. Modified 4 May 2017. canada.ca
- Health Canada. Labelling standard: Non-prescription oral stool softener laxatives. Modified 19 November 2020. canada.ca
- Rexall. RestoraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350): drug information. rexall.ca
- Canadian Digestive Health Foundation. Constipation. cdhf.ca
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Nutrilax
60 vegetarian capsules. A herbal laxative for the short-term relief of occasional constipation. Licensed by Health Canada, made in Canada.
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