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Formula IV Plus

by NeoLife Nutritionals · unknown · 60 packets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 3105s
  • DSLD label 303241
  • Serving 1 packet
  • 60 servings

Formula IV Plus by NeoLife Nutritionals lists 34 ingredients, 27 with an amount per serving of 1 packet, such as 1,000 mcg of vitamin A, 90 mg of vitamin C, 10 mcg (400 IU) of vitamin D3 and 6.7 mg of vitamin E; 7 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 14, 2023.

What is in Formula IV Plus?

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

Formula IV Plus: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 303241, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories10 Calories
Total Fat1 g1%Fat (unspecified) in Formula IV Plus against 11,965 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.1 g

56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g).

Vitamin Aas Retinyl Palmitate3333 IU1,000 mcg110%
Vitamin Cas Acerola Cherry, Ascorbic Acid90 mg100%Vitamin C in Formula IV Plus against 18,583 products90 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg90 mg

57% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol400 IU10 mcg (400 IU)50%Vitamin D in Formula IV Plus 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 D-Alpha-Tocopherol10 IU6.7 mg45%
Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Yeast10 mg830%Thiamin in Formula IV Plus against 9,830 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg10 mg

Higher than 59% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Riboflavin, Yeast10 mg770%Riboflavin in Formula IV Plus against 9,824 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg10 mg

Higher than 61% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacinamide, Yeast25 mg160%Niacin in Formula IV Plus against 12,413 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg25 mg

Higher than 56% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Yeast10 mg590%Vitamin B6 in Formula IV Plus against 15,277 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg10 mg

Higher than 55% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folate667 mcg DFE170%
Folic Acid400 mcg
Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin10 mcg420%Vitamin B12 in Formula IV Plus against 14,425 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg10 mcg

67% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotin80 mcg270%Biotin in Formula IV Plus against 9,447 products80 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg80 mcg

67% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium Pantothenate, Yeast12 mg240%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Formula IV Plus against 10,060 products12 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg12 mg

50% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

Iodineas Kelp100 mcg DFE70%
Magnesiumas Magnesium Oxide35 mg8%Magnesium in Formula IV Plus against 14,003 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg35 mg

73% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Oxide15 mg140%Zinc in Formula IV Plus 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).

Seleniumas Sodium Selenite40 mcg70%Selenium in Formula IV Plus against 7,658 products40 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg40 mcg

67% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Gluconate, Kelp2 mg220%Copper in Formula IV Plus against 6,468 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg2 mg

Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Gluconate7.5 mg330%Manganese in Formula IV Plus against 7,016 products7.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg7.5 mg

Higher than 92% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromium, Chelated20 mcg60%Chromium in Formula IV Plus against 7,825 products20 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg20 mcg

88% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Sodium Molybdate30 mcg70%Molybdenum in Formula IV Plus against 4,390 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg30 mcg

70% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium Gluconate10 mg1%Potassium in Formula IV Plus against 11,614 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg10 mg

93% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

Inositol65 mgInositol in Formula IV Plus against 4,042 products65 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.65 mg

Higher than 72% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg).

Lecithinas Soy30 mgLecithin in Formula IV Plus against 804 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 200 mg.30 mg

85% of 804 products listing lecithin give more (median 200 mg).

Betaine Hydrochloride10 mgBetaine Hydrochloride in Formula IV Plus against 914 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 178 mg, the median 50 mg.20 mg

79% of 914 products listing betaine hydrochloride give more (median 50 mg).

Betaine Hydrochloride10 mg
Mixed non-Alpha Tocopherol2 mg
Tre-En-En Grain Concentrate Blend675 mg
Rice Bran Oilin the blend, no amount given
Soybean Oilin the blend, no amount given
Wheat Germ Oilin the blend, no amount given
Phyto Enzyme Blend45 mg
Lipasein the blend, no amount given
Proteasein the blend, no amount given
Diastasein the blend, no amount given
Amylasein the blend, no amount given

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 303241 (entered December 14, 2023), 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:

  • Its 7.5 mg of manganese is higher than 92% of the 7,016 manganese products that print an amount; 535 list more.
  • 93% of the 11,614 products that print an amount of potassium list more than its 10 mg of potassium (median 99 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?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Formula IV Plus'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
Suggested use: 1 packet daily with meals.
Warnings
Contains soy and wheat.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Iron-free formula
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 303241.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gelatin, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Sodium Croscarmellose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water, Rice Bran, Wheat Germ, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Natural color.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): SAB Scientific Advisory Board NeoLife Scientific Advisory Board.

How many labels does Formula IV Plus have?

5 labels are on file under this name since May 22, 2016: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 303241 (current) Entered December 14, 2023 · on the market · 60 packets · UPC 3105s
  2. Label 212975 Entered January 25, 2020 · off the market March 1, 2023 · 60 packets · UPC 3105s
  3. Label 208709 Entered December 22, 2019 · off the market November 19, 2019 · 60 packets · UPC 3105s
  4. Label 78545 Entered September 21, 2017 · off the market November 9, 2018 · 60 packets · UPC 3105s
  5. Label 59458 Entered May 22, 2016 · off the market August 21, 2017 · 60 packets · UPC 3105s

DSLD also links this label to: Formula IV (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 NeoLife International, LLC (distributor), Santa Clara, CA, U.S.A.. All NeoLife Nutritionals products.

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