Double Strength Cod Liver Oil
by Sundown Naturals · softgel capsule · 100 softgels
- Off the market since December 2013 (NIH)
- UPC 0 30768 00911 3
- DSLD label 6048
- Serving 1 softgel
Double Strength Cod Liver Oil by Sundown Naturals lists 6 ingredients, 6 with an amount per serving of 1 softgel, such as 2,500 IU of vitamin A, 270 IU (6.75 mcg) of vitamin D and 600 mg of cod liver oil, beside 2 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 23, 2012.
What is in Double Strength Cod Liver Oil?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 softgel. 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 5 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | 86% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 1 g. |
| Cholesterol | less than 5 mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin Aas Cod Liver OilVitamin A (Form: from Cod Liver Oil) | 2,500 IU | 50% | 59% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 5,000 IU. |
| Vitamin Das Cod Liver OilVitamin D (Form: from Cod Liver Oil) | 270 IU (6.75 mcg) | 68% | 82% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 13.5 mcg. |
| Cod Liver OilCod Liver Oil Note: provides | 600 mg | ||
| Omega-3 Fatty AcidsOmega-3 Fatty Acids Note: comprising of | 104 mg | 87% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 208 mg. | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 52 mg | 89% of 3,627 products listing DHA give more (median 232 mg). Per day at the most servings: 104 mg. | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 52 mg | 88% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) give more (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 104 mg. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 6048 (entered February 23, 2012), 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?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
The NIH database records 1 to 2 servings 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 Double Strength Cod Liver Oil's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Cod Liver OilFamily Wellness 7 shared, 78% alike
- Natural Cod Liver OilWindmill 7 shared, 78% alike
- Norwegian Cod Liver OilGood 'N Natural · off the market 7 shared, 78% alike
- Cod Liver OilSundown Naturalist 7 shared, 78% alike
- Omega-3 Norwegian Cod Liver OilNature's Bounty 7 shared, 78% alike
- Cod Liver OilRexall 7 shared, 78% alike
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) SOFTGEL UP TO TWO TIMES DAILY, PREFERABLY WITH MEALS. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.
- Smart Facts Cod Liver Oil is a source of Vitamins A and D. Vitamin A is essential for new cell growth and health, especially for the eyes, skin, hair and teeth.* Vitamin D is essential for bone mass formation and maintenance.* Vitamins A and D are both important for healthy immune system function.* Cod Liver Oil also contains the Omega-3 fatty acids DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and twice as much Vitamins A and D as other leading brands.
- Warnings
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.
- Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
- TAMPER RESISTANT: DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No Artificial Color, Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk, No Lactose, No Soy, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Shellfish.
- Sodium Free.
- Storage
- STORE IN A DRY PLACE AND AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 6048.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): GUARANTEED QUALITY LABORATORY TESTED; PLEASE RECYCLE.
How many labels does Double Strength Cod Liver Oil have?
One label is on file, entered on February 23, 2012.
- Label 6048 (current) Entered February 23, 2012 · off the market December 31, 2013 · 100 softgels · UPC 0 30768 00911 3
DSLD also links this label to: Double Strength Cod Liver Oil With Vitamin D3 (image difference, same product).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Rexall Sundown, Inc. (manufacturer), Boca Raton, FL. All Sundown Naturals products.