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Select-OB +DHA

by Everett Laboratories · other (e.g. tea bag)

  • On the market (NIH)
  • DSLD label 13114
  • Serving 1 caplet

Select-OB +DHA by Everett Laboratories lists 15 ingredients, 15 with an amount per serving of 1 caplet, such as 1,700 IU of vitamin A, 60 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 30 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 24, 2013.

What is in Select-OB +DHA?

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

Select-OB +DHA: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 13114, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A AcetateVitamin A (Form: as vitamin A acetate, & beta carotene)1,700 IUVitamin A in Select-OB +DHA against 5,772 products1,700 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.1,700 IU

77% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid60 mg67%*Vitamin C in Select-OB +DHA 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 D3as Cholecalciferol400 IU (10 mcg)50%*Vitamin D in Select-OB +DHA against 14,175 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg10 mcg

57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate)30 IUVitamin E in Select-OB +DHA against 6,459 products30 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.30 IU

44% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU).

Thiamine Mononitrateas Vitamin B11.6 mg133%*Thiamin in Select-OB +DHA against 9,830 products1.6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg1.6 mg

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

Riboflavinas Vitamin B21.8 mg138%*Riboflavin in Select-OB +DHA against 9,824 products1.8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg1.8 mg

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

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)15 mg94%*Niacin in Select-OB +DHA against 12,413 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg15 mg

71% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)2.5 mg147%*Vitamin B6 in Select-OB +DHA against 15,277 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg2.5 mg

67% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid1 mgFolate in Select-OB +DHA against 7,022 products1,000 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.1,000 mcg

Higher than 93% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)5 mcg208%*Vitamin B12 in Select-OB +DHA against 14,425 products5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg5 mcg

84% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Ironas Polysaccharide Iron ComplexIron (Form: as Polysaccharide Iron Complex)29 mg161%*Iron in Select-OB +DHA against 6,910 products29 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg29 mg

Higher than 93% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide)25 mg6%*Magnesium in Select-OB +DHA against 14,003 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg25 mg

77% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide)15 mg136%*Zinc in Select-OB +DHA against 13,186 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg15 mg

Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Each DHA capsule provides:no amount given
Omega-3 Fatty Acid:no amount given
Docosahexaenoic Acid250 mgDHA in Select-OB +DHA against 3,627 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 104 mg to 400 mg, the median 232 mg.250 mg

Higher than 55% of 3,627 products listing DHA (median 232 mg).

Lauric Acid20 mgLauric acid in Select-OB +DHA against 70 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 410 mg to 2,000 mg, the median 891 mg.20 mg

94% of 70 products listing lauric acid give more (median 891 mg).

* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 13114 (entered December 24, 2013), 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:

  • Its 1,000 mcg of folic acid (filed by NIH under folate) is higher than 93% of the 7,022 folate products that print an amount; 183 list more.
  • Its 29 mg of iron is higher than 93% of the 6,910 iron products that print an amount; 391 list more.
  • 94% of the 70 products that print an amount of lauric acid list more than its 20 mg of lauric acid (median 891 mg).

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for pregnant and lactating. 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 Select-OB +DHA'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
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: SELECT-OB(R)+DHA is indicated to provide vitamin, mineral, and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation prior to conception, throughout pregnancy, and during the postnatal period for the lactating and non-lactating mother, including individuals with known allergies to fish. SELECT-OB(R)+DHA does not contain fish, fish oils, fish proteins or fish byproducts.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Before, during and after pregnancy, chew or swallow one blue SELECT-OB(R) caplet and swallow one DHA gel capsule daily, or as directed by a physician.
Warnings
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 a Poison Control Center immediately.
WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS: SELECT-OB(R)+DHA should be used with caution in patients with known sensitivity or allergy to soy.
ADVERSE RECTIONS: Advers reactions have been reported with specinc vitamins and minerals, but generally at doses substantially higher than those in SELECT-OB(R)+DHA. However, allergic and idiosyncratic reactions are possible at any dose. Reported adverse events include skin ailments, gastrointestinal complaints, glucose abnormalities, and visual problems.
Rx only
CONTRAINDICATIONS: SELECT-OB(R)+DHA is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any of its components. Folic acid (pteroylglutamic acid) is contraindicated in patients with untreated and uncomplicated pernicious anemia, and in those with anaphylactic sensitivity to folic acid. lron therapy is contraindicated in patients with hemochromatosis and patients with iron storage disease or the potential for iron storage disease due to chronic hemolytic anemia (e.g., inherited anomalies of hemoglobin structure or synthesis and/or red cell enzyme deficiencies, etc.), pyridoxine responsive anemia, or cirrhosis of the liver. Cyanocobalamin is contraindicated in patients with sensitivity to cobalt or to cyanocobalamin, (vitamin B12).
Vitamin D supplementation should be used with caution in those with hypercalcemia or conditions that may lead to hypercalcemia such as hyperparathyroidism and those who form calcium—containing kidney stones. High doses of vitamin D can lead to elevated levels of calcium that reside in the blood and soft tissues. Bone pain, high blood pressure, formation of kidney stones, renal failure, and increased risk of heart disease can occur. Prolonged use of iron salts may produce iron storage disease. Folic acid, especially in doses above 0.1 mg daily, may obscure pemicious anemia, in that hematologic remission may occur while neurological manifestations remain progressive. The use of folic acid doses above 1 mg daily may precipitate or exacerbate the neurological damage of vitamin B-12 deficiency. Consumption of more than 3 grams of omega~3 fatty acids per day from all sources may lead to exoessive bleeding. Supplemental intake of omega—3 fatty acids such as DHA exceeding 2 grams per day is not recommended. Avoid Overdosage.
Keep out of reach of children.
Drug Interactions: High doses of folic acid may result in decreased serum levels of the anticonvulsant drugs; carbamazepine, fosphenytoin, phenytoin, phenobarbitol, valproic acld. Vitamin D supplementation should not be given with large amounts of calcium in those with hypercaloemia or conditions that may lead to hypercalcemia such as hyperparathyroidism and those who form calcium-containing kidney stones. Zinc can inhibit the absorption of certain antibiotics; taken at least 2 hours apart to minimize interactions.Consult appropriate references for additional specific vitamin-drug interactions.
Information for Patients: Patients should be counseled to disclose all medical conditions, including use of all medications, vitamins and supplements, pregnancy, and breast-feeding.
Pediatric Use: Not for pediatric use.
Storage
Store at room temperature, approximately 15(0)-30(0)C (59(0)-86(0)F), avoid excessive heat.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 13114.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Fructose, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Hypromellose, Soy Oil, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Titanium Dioxide, Polydextrose, Triacetin, Polyethylene Glycol, FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake, FD&C Blue No. 2 Aluminum Lake, Glycerin, Mixed Berry flavor, Orange flavor, Water.

How many labels does Select-OB +DHA have?

One label is on file, entered on December 24, 2013.

  1. Label 13114 (current) Entered December 24, 2013 · on the market

DSLD also links this label to: Select-OB + DHA (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 EVERETT LABORATORIES, INC. (distributor), West Orange, NJ. All Everett Laboratories products.

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