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CertaVite Senior

by Major · tablet or pill · 60 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 3 09045 48652 8
  • DSLD label 216022
  • Serving 1 tablet

CertaVite Senior by Major lists 32 ingredients, 32 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 750 mcg of vitamin A, 60 mg of vitamin C, 12.5 mcg (500 IU) of vitamin D and 22.75 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 24, 2020.

What is in CertaVite Senior?

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).

CertaVite Senior: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 216022, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A AcetateVitamin A (Form: as Vitamin A Acetate, and 40% Beta Carotene)750 mcg83%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid60 mg67%Vitamin C in CertaVite Senior 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 Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol)12.5 mcg (500 IU)63%Vitamin D in CertaVite Senior against 14,175 products12.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg12.5 mcg

53% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas Alpha-Tocopherol AcetateVitamin E (Form: as Alpha Tocopherol Acetate)22.75 mg152%
Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione)30 mcg25%Vitamin K in CertaVite Senior 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).

Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamin (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate)1.5 mg125%Thiamin in CertaVite Senior 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 mg131%Riboflavin in CertaVite Senior 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).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)20 mg125%Niacin in CertaVite Senior 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 B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)3 mg176%Vitamin B6 in CertaVite Senior 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).

Folate667 mcg DFE167%
Folic Acid400 mcg
Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)25 mcg1,042%Vitamin B12 in CertaVite Senior 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 mcg100%Biotin in CertaVite Senior 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 Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate)10 mg200%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in CertaVite Senior 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).

Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Dicalcium Phosphate, & Calcium Carbonate)220 mg17%Calcium in CertaVite Senior 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).

Phosphorusas Dicalcium PhosphatePhosphorus (Form: as Dicalcium Phosphate)20 mg2%Phosphorus in CertaVite Senior 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).

Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide)150 mcg100%Iodine in CertaVite Senior 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).

Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide)50 mg12%Magnesium in CertaVite Senior 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).

Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide)11 mg100%Zinc in CertaVite Senior 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).

Seleniumas Sodium SelenateSelenium (Form: as Sodium Selenate)55 mcg100%Selenium in CertaVite Senior against 7,658 products55 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg55 mcg

50% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Cupric SulfateCopper (Form: as Cupric Sulfate)0.5 mg56%Copper in CertaVite Senior 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).

Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate)2.3 mg100%Manganese in CertaVite Senior 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).

Chromiumas Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Picolinate)45 mcg129%Chromium in CertaVite Senior against 7,825 products45 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg45 mcg

74% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate)45 mcg100%Molybdenum in CertaVite Senior 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).

Chlorideas Potassium ChlorideChloride (Form: as Potassium Chloride)72 mg3%Chloride in CertaVite Senior 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).

Potassiumas Potassium ChloridePotassium (Form: as Potassium Chloride)80 mg2%Potassium in CertaVite Senior 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).

Nickelas Nickelous SulfateNickel (Form: as Nickelous Sulfate)5 mcgNickel in CertaVite Senior 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).

Vanadiumas Sodium MetavanadateVanadium (Form: as Sodium Metavanadate)10 mcgVanadium in CertaVite Senior 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 CertaVite Senior 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 CertaVite Senior 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).

Boronas Sodium BorateBoron (Form: as Sodium Borate)150 mcgBoron in CertaVite Senior against 3,339 products0.15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.15 mg

81% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Siliconas Silicon DioxideSilicon (Form: as Silicon Dioxide)2 mgSilicon in CertaVite Senior 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).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 216022 (entered March 24, 2020), 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:

  • 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
Directions: For adults, take one (1) tablet daily, preferably with a meal. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.
Warnings
Keep out of the reach of children.
Tamper resistant: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Free of: Yeast, wheat, gluten, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, soy, artificial flavor, sodium (less than 5 mg per serving).
For adults 50 & over
Storage
Store at room temperature and avoid excessive heat.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 216022.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Titanium Dioxide, Acacia, Maltodextrin, Starch, Talc, Crospovidone, Magnesium Stearate, Sucrose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Triacetin, Pharmaceutical Glaze, Mannitol, Mineral Oil, Silica, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopherols, Sodium Benzoate, Triglycerides, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Sorbic Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, FD&C Blue #2 Lake, BHT, FD&C Yellow #6 Lake, FD&C Red #40 Lake.

How many labels does CertaVite Senior have?

5 labels are on file under this name since August 24, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 216022 (current) Entered March 24, 2020 · on the market · 60 tablets · UPC 3 09045 48652 8
  2. Label 208652 Entered October 23, 2019 · off the market April 12, 2019 · 60 tablets · UPC 3 09045 48652 8
  3. Label 202002 Entered May 28, 2019 · on the market · 90 tablets · UPC 3 09045 48689 4
  4. Label 201996 Entered May 28, 2019 · off the market November 20, 2019 · 60 tablets · UPC 3 09045 48652 8
  5. Label 12208 Entered August 24, 2012 · off the market August 24, 2018 · 60 tablets · UPC 3 09045 48652 8

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

Who makes it?

The label names Major Pharmaceuticals (distributor), Livonia, MI. All Major products.

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