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Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free)

by Douglas Laboratories · capsule · 270 vegetarian capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 45287 01031 0
  • DSLD label 244600
  • Serving 4 vegetarian capsules
  • 67 servings

Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) by Douglas Laboratories lists 30 ingredients, 30 with an amount per serving of 4 vegetarian capsules, such as 3,330 mcg of vitamin A, 535 mg of vitamin C, 1.1 mcg (44 IU) of vitamin D3 and 119 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 25, 2021.

What is in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free)?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 4 vegetarian capsules. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free): Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 244600, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as [1,330 mcg] 40% Vitamin A Palmitate, and as [2,000 mcg] 60% natural Beta Carotene)3,330 mcg370%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Potassium Ascorbate) (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid)535 mg594%Vitamin C in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 18,583 products535 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg535 mg

Higher than 89% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as CholecalciferolVitamin D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 44 IU1.1 mcg (44 IU)6%Vitamin D in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 14,175 products1.1 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg1.1 mcg

98% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)119 mg357%
Vitamin K127 mcg23%Vitamin K in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 4,607 products27 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg27 mcg

80% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamine (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate)44 mg3,667%Thiamin in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 9,830 products44 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg44 mg

Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavin20 mg1,538%Riboflavin in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 9,824 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg20 mg

Higher than 72% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, and Niacin)85 mg531%Niacin in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 12,413 products85 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg85 mg

Higher than 88% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 2.4 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)22 mg1,294%Vitamin B6 in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 15,277 products22 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg22 mg

Higher than 75% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folateas Folic Acid592 mcg DFE148%
Folic Acid355 mcg
Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)44 mcg1,833%Vitamin B12 in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 14,425 products44 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg44 mcg

Higher than 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin133 mcg443%Biotin in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 9,447 products133 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg133 mcg

59% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate)178 mg3,560%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 10,060 products178 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg178 mg

Higher than 95% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: from Choline Bitartrate)65 mg12%Choline in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 4,738 products65 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg65 mg

Higher than 68% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium CitrateCalcium Complex (Form: as Calcium Citrate, Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate)220 mg17%Calcium in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 17,831 products220 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg220 mg

Higher than 71% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)70 mcg47%Iodine in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 6,382 products70 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg70 mcg

77% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesium Complexas Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium AspartateMagnesium Complex (Form: as Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Aspartate)220 mg52%

The label names the compound (Magnesium Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the magnesium it holds, so it is not placed among other products.

Zincas Zinc Amino Acid ChelateZinc (Form: as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate)9 mg82%Zinc in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 13,186 products9 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg9 mg

59% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas Selenium Krebs Cycle ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Krebs Complex (Form: Selenium Citrate, Selenium Fumarate, Selenium Malate, Selenium Glutarate, and Selenium Succinate))90 mcg164%Selenium in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 7,658 products90 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg90 mcg

Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Amino Acid Chelate)0.8 mg89%Copper in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 6,468 products0.8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.8 mg

63% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)9 mg391%Manganese in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 7,016 products9 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg9 mg

Higher than 93% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Polynicotinate)85 mcg243%Chromium in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 7,825 products85 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg85 mcg

57% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Krebs ComplexMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Krebs Complex (Form: Molybdenum Citrate, Molybdenum Fumarate, Molybdenum Malate, Molybdenum Glutarate, and Molybdenum Succinate))65 mcg144%Molybdenum in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 4,390 products65 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg65 mcg

Higher than 61% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Potassium Complexas Potassium Ascorbate, Potassium Aspartate, Potassium ChloridePotassium Complex (Form: as Potassium Chloride, Potassium Ascorbate, Potassium Aspartate)44 mg1%

The label names the compound (Potassium Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the potassium it holds, so it is not placed among other products.

Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex44 mgFlavonoid in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 2,343 products44 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.44 mg

59% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg).

Inositol22 mgInositol in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 4,042 products22 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.22 mg

64% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg).

Para-Aminobenzoic Acid20 mgPABA in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 1,610 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.20 mg

61% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg).

Boronas Boron Aspartate, Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Aspartate-Citrate)0.9 mgBoron in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 3,339 products0.9 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.9 mg

61% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Vanadiumas Vanadyl SulfateVanadium (Form: as Vanadyl Sulfate)18 mcgVanadium in Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) against 1,744 products18 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg18 mcg

56% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 244600 (entered February 25, 2021), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • 98% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 1.1 mcg (44 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 85 mg of niacin, 2.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 178 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 95% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 540 list more.
  • Its 9 mg of manganese is higher than 93% of the 7,016 manganese products that print an amount; 476 list more.

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free)'s, rare ingredients counting for more.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 4 capsules daily with food or as directed by your health professional.
Warnings
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health condition, or taking any medication, consult your health professional before using this product. Consult a health professional prior to use if you are taking blood thinners.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Gluten-free, Non-GMO
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 244600.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate, Silica.

How many labels does Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free) have?

11 labels are on file under this name since February 23, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 244600 (current) Entered February 25, 2021 · on the market · 270 vegetarian capsules · UPC 7 45287 01031 0
  2. Label 244598 Entered February 25, 2021 · on the market · 180 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03849 9
  3. Label 237168 Entered December 26, 2020 · off the market January 31, 2024 · 270 vegetarian capsules · UPC 7 45287 01031 0
  4. Label 232937 Entered August 23, 2020 · off the market January 31, 2024 · 180 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03849 9
  5. Label 230636 Entered July 23, 2020 · off the market May 18, 2020 · 180 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03849 9
  6. Label 31294 Entered March 25, 2014 · off the market July 31, 2020 · 270 vegetarian capsules · UPC 7 45287 01031 0
  7. Label 31279 Entered March 25, 2014 · off the market September 16, 2019 · 180 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03849 9
  8. Label 10790 Entered July 25, 2012 · off the market July 31, 2013 · 270 vegetarian capsules · UPC 7 45287 01031 0
  9. Label 10789 Entered July 25, 2012 · off the market January 31, 2024 · 180 tablets · UPC 7 45287 01005 1
  10. Label 5372 Entered February 23, 2012 · off the market January 20, 2012 · 270 Vegetarian Capsules · UPC 7 45287 01031 0
  11. Label 5371 Entered February 23, 2012 · off the market January 20, 2012 · 180 tablets · UPC 7 45287 01005 1

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Douglas Laboratories (manufacturer), Pittsburgh, PA. All Douglas Laboratories products.

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