Medicinal Ingredients:
Caffeine (1,3,7-Trimethylaxanthine) 200mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline cellulose

Recommended Dose:
Adult: 1 tablet, 1-4 time(s) per day, Every 3-4 hours, as needed

Cautions and Warnings:
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are of childbearing age, pregnant or breastfeeding. This product is not intended as a substitute for sleep. Consumption with other caffeine-containing products (e.g. medications, coffee, tea, colas, cocoa, guarana, maté) is not recommended. Consumption with natural health products (e.g. bitter orange extract, synephrine, octopamine, ephedra) or other drugs (e.g. ephedrine) which increase blood pressure is not recommended. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have high blood pressure, glaucoma, and/or detrusor instability (overactive bladder syndrome). Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking lithium.

Known Adverse Reactions:
Caffeine may cause anxiety, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), palpitations, insomnia, restlessness, nervousness, tremor and headache. Hypersensitivity / allergy is known to occur, in which case, discontinue use.

Q1: What is this caffeine supplement used for?
This caffeine supplement helps maintain mental alertness and provides temporary relief of fatigue. Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) is one of the most extensively researched psychoactive compounds in nutritional science, with a well established safety profile and robust research supporting its role in maintaining wakefulness, attention, and cognitive performance during periods of fatigue. Health Canada licensed with NPN 80046751.

Q2: How does caffeine help maintain mental alertness?
Caffeine's primary mechanism of action is competitive antagonism of adenosine receptors in the brain. Adenosine is a neuromodulator that accumulates during wakefulness and promotes drowsiness by binding to adenosine receptors. Caffeine blocks these receptors, preventing adenosine from exerting its sleep promoting effects and thereby helping maintain wakefulness, mental alertness, and attention. This also supports the activity of neurotransmitters including dopamine, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine that contribute to cognitive processing and attention.

Q3: What is pharmaceutical grade anhydrous caffeine?
Anhydrous caffeine is the dehydrated, powdered form of caffeine with no water content, providing a more concentrated and stable form compared to caffeine in beverages or botanical extracts. Pharmaceutical grade anhydrous caffeine is manufactured to strict purity standards, ensuring each 200mg tablet contains precisely 200mg of caffeine with no batch to batch variability. This level of precision is not achievable with caffeine from coffee, tea, or energy drinks, where caffeine content can vary significantly depending on preparation method, bean variety, and brewing time.

Q4: How does 200mg of caffeine compare to a cup of coffee?
A standard 240ml (8 oz) cup of brewed coffee contains approximately 80 to 120mg of caffeine, though this varies significantly depending on the coffee bean variety, roast level, grind size, and brewing method. A single 200mg caffeine tablet provides the equivalent of approximately 1.5 to 2.5 cups of brewed coffee in a precisely measured, consistent dose. Unlike coffee, pharmaceutical grade caffeine tablets deliver exactly 200mg every time with no variability.

Q5: Is 200mg of caffeine safe for daily use?
Health Canada and most regulatory authorities consider up to 400mg of caffeine per day from all sources to be safe for healthy adults. A single 200mg tablet represents half of this daily maximum, leaving room for caffeine from food and beverages. Do not exceed 400mg of caffeine per day from all sources combined. Regular daily use may lead to caffeine tolerance and dependence, with withdrawal symptoms possible upon abrupt discontinuation. Consult a healthcare practitioner if you have concerns about daily caffeine use.

Q6: Can caffeine tablets cause dependence?
Regular use of caffeine, including from supplements, coffee, tea, and energy drinks, can lead to physical dependence characterized by tolerance (reduced effect at the same dose over time) and withdrawal symptoms upon abrupt discontinuation. Common caffeine withdrawal symptoms include headache, fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating, typically beginning 12 to 24 hours after the last dose and resolving within 2 to 9 days. Gradual dose reduction rather than abrupt discontinuation is recommended to minimize withdrawal effects.

Q7: How long before bedtime should I avoid taking caffeine?
Caffeine has a half life of approximately 5 to 6 hours in most adults, meaning half of the caffeine consumed remains active in the body after this time. To minimize effects on sleep onset and sleep quality, avoid taking caffeine within 6 hours of your intended bedtime. Individual caffeine metabolism varies significantly based on genetics, age, liver function, and other factors, so some individuals may need to avoid caffeine earlier in the day to protect sleep quality.

Q8: Is this caffeine supplement licensed by Health Canada?
Yes. This product is a licensed Natural Health Product with NPN 80046751, approved by Health Canada under the Natural Health Products Regulations. It is manufactured in a GMP certified facility in Canada.

Q9: Is this caffeine supplement vegan and gluten free?
Yes. This product contains no animal derived ingredients and is suitable for vegans. It is also gluten free and non GMO, with no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, or preservatives.

Q10: Who should not take caffeine supplements?
Caffeine supplements are not recommended for individuals under 18 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, anxiety disorders, or a history of seizures. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking medications that interact with caffeine including certain antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), antidepressants (fluvoxamine), or stimulant medications.

Q11: Can I take caffeine with other supplements?
Caffeine can be taken alongside most daily supplements. Be mindful of total daily caffeine intake from all sources including coffee, tea, energy drinks, pre workout supplements, and other caffeine containing products. Do not exceed 400mg of caffeine per day from all sources combined. Avoid combining caffeine with other stimulant compounds without guidance from a healthcare practitioner.

Q12: How long does one bottle of Caffeine 200mg last?
Each bottle contains 120 tablets. At 1 tablet per day it provides up to a 4 month supply. At 1 tablet every other day or as needed, the supply extends accordingly.