Escavite LQ
by GM Pharmaceuticals · liquid · N/A
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 239678
- Serving 1 ml (mark on dropper)
Escavite LQ by GM Pharmaceuticals lists 11 ingredients, 11 with an amount per serving of 1 ml, such as 1,500 IU of vitamin A, 35 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 7.5 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 26, 2020.
What is in Escavite LQ?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 ml. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1,500 IU | 100% | 78% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg | 100% | 83% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D | 400 IU (10 mcg) | 100% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin E | 7.5 IU | 150% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for vitamin E, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 100% | 91% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 0.6 mg | 100% | 89% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 100% | 85% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 100% | 97% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 mcg | 45% | 98% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Iron | 6 mg | 40% | Higher than 55% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Fluoride | 0.25 mg | 43% of 42 products listing fluoride give more (median 250 mcg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 239678 (entered December 26, 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:
- 91% of the 9,830 products that print an amount of thiamin list more than its 0.5 mg of thiamin (median 5 mg).
- 89% of the 9,824 products that print an amount of riboflavin list more than its 0.6 mg of riboflavin (median 4 mg).
- 97% of the 15,277 products that print an amount of vitamin B6 list more than its 0.4 mg of vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).
- 98% of the 14,425 products that print an amount of vitamin B12 list more than its 0.9 mcg of vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).
- 43% of the 42 products that print an amount of fluoride list more than its 250 mcg of fluoride (median 250 mcg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for infants. 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 Escavite LQ's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Multi-Vit With Fluoride 0.25 mg And Iron DropsQualitest 10 shared, 93% alike
- MultiVitamin, Iron and FluorideH2 Pharma 10 shared, 93% alike
- Multi-Vit With Fluoride 0.5 mg DropsQualitest 10 shared, 91% alike
- Multi-Vit with Fluoride 0.25 mgQualitest 10 shared, 91% alike
- MultiVitamin with Fluoride DropsH2 Pharma 10 shared, 91% alike
- Multi Vitamin and Fluoride Supplemental Drops 0.25 mgMayne Pharma 10 shared, 91% 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
- Dosage and administration: 1 mL daily, or as prescribed. Includes easy to use dropper. To administer directly, place the dropper directly inside child's mouth that the tip against the inside of the cheek. A firm pressure on the dropper bulb will deliver the proper dose. A slight excess will remain in the dropper. If preferred the drops may be slowly mixed with formula, juice, cereal or other food and fed within 1 hour.
- Shake well. Use calibrated dropper.
- Warnings
- Warnings: As in the case of all medications, keep out of reach of children. Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
- Precautions: The suggested dose should not be exceeded since dental fluorosis may result from continued ingestion of large amounts of fluoride. When prescribing Escavite LQ Multi-vitamin with Iron and Fluoride 0.25 mg drops: 1) Determine the fluoride content of the drinking water from all major sources. 2) Make sure the child is not receiving significant amounts of fluoride from other sources such as medications and swallowed toothpaste. 3) Periodically check to make sure that the child does not develop significant dental fluorosis. Escavite LQ Multi-vitamin with Iron and Fluoride 0.25 mg drops should be dispensed in the original plastic container, since contact with glass leads to instability and precipitation. (The amount of sodium fluoride in the 50-mL size is well below the maximum to be dispensed at one time according to recommendations of the American Dental Association.) Drug Reactions: Do not eat or drink dairy products within one hour of fluoride administration. Incompatibility of fluoride with dairy foods has been reported due to formation of calcium fluoride which is poorly absorbed.
- Adverse reactions: Allergic rash and other idiosyncrasies have been rarely reported. To report adverse side effects or to obtain product information, contact GM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-888-535-0305.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Storage
- Storage: Store at 25 degrees C (77 degrees F); excursions permitted to 15-30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F). See USP controlled room temperature. Protect from light and moisture. Close tightly after each use.
- After opening, store away from direct light.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 239678.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Ascorbic Acid, Carrageenan, Cholecalciferol, Citric Acid, Cyanocobalamin, D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Glycine Cysteinate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Glycerin, Niacin, Orange flavor, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, purified Water, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Sucralose.
How many labels does Escavite LQ have?
One label is on file, entered on December 26, 2020.
- Label 239678 (current) Entered December 26, 2020 · on the market · N/A
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names GM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (distributor), Arlington, TX. All GM Pharmaceuticals products.