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Centrum Silver Adults 50+

by Centrum · tablet or pill · 325 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 3 0005 4463 93 7
  • DSLD label 277821
  • Serving 1 tablet
  • 325 servings

Centrum Silver Adults 50+ by Centrum lists 30 ingredients, 30 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 2,500 IU of vitamin A, 60 mg of vitamin C, 1,000 IU (25 mcg) of vitamin D and 50 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 24, 2022.

What is in Centrum Silver Adults 50+?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tablet. 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).

Centrum Silver Adults 50+: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 277821, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as 40% Beta-Carotene)2,500 IU50%Vitamin A in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 5,772 products2,500 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.2,500 IU

59% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin C60 mg100%Vitamin C in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 18,583 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg60 mg

65% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D1,000 IU (25 mcg)250%Vitamin D in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 14,175 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg25 mcg

Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin E50 IU167%Vitamin E in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 6,459 products50 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.50 IU

Higher than 61% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Vitamin K30 mcg38%Vitamin K in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 4,607 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg30 mcg

76% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamine1.5 mg100%Thiamin in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 9,830 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg1.5 mg

66% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavin1.7 mg100%Riboflavin in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 9,824 products1.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg1.7 mg

64% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacin20 mg100%Niacin in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 12,413 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg20 mg

46% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B63 mg150%Vitamin B6 in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 15,277 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg3 mg

64% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid400 mcg100%Folate in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 7,022 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.400 mcg

24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B1225 mcg417%Vitamin B12 in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 14,425 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg25 mcg

54% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotin30 mcg10%Biotin in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 9,447 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg30 mcg

83% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acid10 mg100%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 10,060 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg10 mg

52% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

Calcium220 mg22%Calcium in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ 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).

Phosphorus20 mg2%Phosphorus in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 3,786 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg20 mg

88% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg).

Iodine150 mcg100%Iodine in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 6,382 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg150 mcg

15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesium50 mg13%Magnesium in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 14,003 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg50 mg

59% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zinc11 mg73%Zinc in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 13,186 products11 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg11 mg

47% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Selenium19 mcg27%Selenium in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 7,658 products19 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg19 mcg

88% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Copper0.5 mg25%Copper in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 6,468 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.5 mg

68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganese2.3 mg115%Manganese in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 7,016 products2.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg2.3 mg

Higher than 62% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromium50 mcg42%Chromium in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 7,825 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg50 mcg

67% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenum45 mcg60%Molybdenum in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 4,390 products45 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg45 mcg

55% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Chloride72 mg2%Chloride in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 1,476 products72 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 183.5 mg, the median 75 mg.DV 2,300 mgUL 3,600 mg72 mg

51% of 1,476 products listing chloride give more (median 75 mg).

Potassium80 mg2%Potassium in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 11,614 products80 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg80 mg

59% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

Nickel5 mcgNickel in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 317 products5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mcg to 5 mcg, the median 5 mcg.UL 1,000 mcg5 mcg

9% of 317 products listing nickel give more (median 5 mcg).

Silicon2 mgSilicon in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 1,220 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 10.5 mg, the median 4 mg.2 mg

61% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg).

Vanadium10 mcgVanadium in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 1,744 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg10 mcg

60% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg).

Lutein250 mcgLutein in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 2,493 products0.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.25 mg

85% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

Lycopene300 mcgLycopene in Centrum Silver Adults 50+ against 1,691 products0.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.0.3 mg

83% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 277821 (entered October 24, 2022), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). 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:

  • 83% of the 9,447 products that print an amount of biotin list more than its 30 mcg of biotin (median 200 mcg).
  • 88% of the 3,786 products that print an amount of phosphorus list more than its 20 mg of phosphorus (median 90 mg).
  • 9% of the 317 products that print an amount of nickel list more than its 5 mcg of nickel (median 5 mcg).
  • 60% of the 1,744 products that print an amount of vanadium list more than its 10 mcg of vanadium (median 25 mcg).
  • 85% of the 2,493 products that print an amount of lutein list more than its 0.25 mg of lutein (median 3 mg).
  • 83% of the 1,691 products that print an amount of lycopene list more than its 0.3 mg of lycopene (median 1.2 mg).

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?

6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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 Use: Adults: Take one (1) tablet daily with food.
Take with a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Warnings
Not formulated for use in children.
Do not exceed suggested use.
As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult your doctor before use.
If taking other supplements, read label, since supplements may contain the same ingredient.
Keep out of reach of children.
Bottle sealed with printed foil under cap. Do not use if foil is torn.
This product is not intended to provide daily intake of lutein.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Verified Non-GMO & gluten free
Non-GMO applies to Centrum & Centrum Silver Tablets only, learn more at centrum.com.
Storage
Store at room temperature. Keep bottle tightly closed.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 277821.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Ascorbic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Beta-Carotene, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Biotin, Blue 2 Lake, Calcium Pantothenate, Cholecalciferol, Chromium Picolinate, Copper Sulfate, Crospovidone, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Gelatin, Palm Oil, Hydrogenated, Hypromellose, Lutein, Lycopene, Magnesium Stearate, Manganese Sulfate, Medium Chain Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Nickelous Sulfate, Phytonadione, Polydextrose, Potassium Iodide, pregelatinized Corn Starch, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Red 40 Lake, Riboflavin, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Metavanadate, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Talc, Thiamine Mononitrate, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherol, Vitamin A Acetate, Yellow 6 Lake, Zinc Oxide.

How many labels does Centrum Silver Adults 50+ have?

19 labels are on file under this name since February 25, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 277821 (current) Entered October 24, 2022 · on the market · 325 tablets · UPC 3 0005 4463 93 7
  2. Label 256975 Entered November 19, 2021 · on the market · 325 tablets · UPC 3 0005-4463-93 7
  3. Label 256974 Entered November 19, 2021 · on the market · 80 tablets · UPC 3 0005-4463-81 4
  4. Label 256960 Entered November 19, 2021 · on the market · 220 tablets · UPC 3 0005-4179-90 6
  5. Label 256959 Entered November 19, 2021 · on the market · 150 tablets · UPC 3 0005-4177-58 2
  6. Label 256937 Entered October 22, 2021 · on the market · 125 tablets · UPC 3 0005-4463-91 3
  7. Label 254930 Entered September 24, 2021 · off the market October 7, 2022 · 125 tablets · UPC 3 05734 46391 7
  8. Label 254914 Entered September 24, 2021 · on the market · 80 tablets · UPC 3 0573 4463 81 8
  9. Label 204728 Entered July 24, 2019 · on the market · 325 tablets
  10. Label 204726 Entered July 24, 2019 · on the market · 155 tablets
  11. Label 204722 Entered July 24, 2019 · on the market · 125 tablets
  12. Label 204705 Entered July 24, 2019 · on the market · 220 tablets
  13. Label 82152 Entered February 23, 2018 · off the market October 5, 2017 · 150 tablets · UPC 3 0005 4177 58 2
  14. Label 82222 Entered January 25, 2018 · on the market · 150 tablets · UPC 3 0005 4177 58 2
  15. Label 26003 Entered September 25, 2013 · off the market August 30, 2013 · 125 tablets · UPC 3 0005-4463-91 3
  16. Label 18940 Entered April 25, 2013 · on the market · 80 tablets · UPC 3 0005-4463-81 4
  17. Label 19001 Entered March 25, 2013 · on the market · 220 tablets · UPC 3 00054 17990 6
  18. Label 18997 Entered February 25, 2013 · on the market · 150 tablets · UPC 3 00054 17758 2
  19. Label 18974 Entered February 25, 2013 · off the market July 20, 2021 · 125 tablets · UPC 3 0005-4463-91 3

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

Who makes it?

The label names Pfizer (distributor), Madison, NJ. All Centrum products.

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