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Formula VM-Prime

by Solgar · tablet or pill · 100 tablets

  • Off the market since April 2015 (NIH)
  • UPC 0 33984 03646 8
  • DSLD label 216890
  • Serving 2 tablets
  • 50 servings

Formula VM-Prime by Solgar lists 27 ingredients, 27 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 250 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 150 IU of vitamin E, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 23, 2020.

What is in Formula VM-Prime?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 tablets. 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 VM-Prime: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 216890, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories10 Calories
Total Carbohydrates1 g1%Carbohydrate in Formula VM-Prime against 21,979 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.1 g

74% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g).

Protein1 g2%Protein in Formula VM-Prime against 8,985 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.1 g

77% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g).

Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as natural Beta-Carotene)5,000 IU100%Vitamin A in Formula VM-Prime against 5,772 products5,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.5,000 IU

Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas L-Ascorbic Acid250 mg417%Vitamin C in Formula VM-Prime against 18,583 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg250 mg

Higher than 68% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das ErgocalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Ergocalciferol)400 IU (10 mcg)100%Vitamin D in Formula VM-Prime 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-Tocopheryl Acid SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acid Succinate)150 IU500%Vitamin E in Formula VM-Prime against 6,459 products150 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.150 IU

Higher than 80% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate)25 mg1,667%Thiamin in Formula VM-Prime against 9,830 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg25 mg

Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavin25 mg1,471%Riboflavin in Formula VM-Prime against 9,824 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg25 mg

Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)25 mg125%Niacin in Formula VM-Prime 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 HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)25 mg1,250%Vitamin B6 in Formula VM-Prime against 15,277 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg25 mg

Higher than 76% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid400 mcg100%Folate in Formula VM-Prime against 7,022 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.400 mcg

24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as Cobalamin100 mcg1,667%Vitamin B12 in Formula VM-Prime against 14,425 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin75 mcg25%Biotin in Formula VM-Prime against 9,447 products75 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg75 mcg

68% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Ca Pantothenate)25 mg250%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Formula VM-Prime against 10,060 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg25 mg

Higher than 61% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Glycinate Amino Acid ChelateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Glycinate Amino Acid Chelate)64 mg6%Calcium in Formula VM-Prime against 17,831 products64 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg64 mg

67% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Iron0 mg0%
Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide)150 mcg100%Iodine in Formula VM-Prime 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 Glycinate Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Glycinate Amino Acid Chelate)32 mg8%Magnesium in Formula VM-Prime against 14,003 products32 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg32 mg

74% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas DELETEZinc (Form: as Zinc Glycinate Amino Acid Chelate)15 mg100%Zinc in Formula VM-Prime 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 L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine)100 mcg143%Selenium in Formula VM-Prime against 7,658 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Glycinate Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Glycinate Amino Acid Chelate)3 mg150%Copper in Formula VM-Prime against 6,468 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg3 mg

Higher than 96% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Glycinate Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Glycinate Amino Acid Chelate)4 mg200%Manganese in Formula VM-Prime against 7,016 products4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg4 mg

Higher than 75% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Amino Acid ChelateChromium (Form: as Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Amino Acid Chelate) Note: Fully reacted chelates200 mcg167%Chromium in Formula VM-Prime against 7,825 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

SodiumSodium Note: Naturally occurring; therefore amount may vary.10 mg1%Sodium in Formula VM-Prime against 14,514 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.10 mg

78% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg).

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate)200 mg36%*Choline in Formula VM-Prime against 4,738 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg200 mg

Higher than 85% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg).

Inositol25 mgInositol in Formula VM-Prime against 4,042 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.25 mg

53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg).

Betaine HClas BeetsBetaine HCl (Form: from Beets)25 mgBetaine Hydrochloride in Formula VM-Prime against 914 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 178 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

58% of 914 products listing betaine hydrochloride give more (median 50 mg).

Citrus Bioflavonoids25 mgFlavonoid in Formula VM-Prime against 2,343 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

66% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg).

Boronas Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Citrate)0.5 mgBoron in Formula VM-Prime against 3,339 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.5 mg

65% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Carotenoid Mixas Alpha-Carotene, Cryptoxanthin, Lutein57 mcgCarotenoids in Formula VM-Prime against 261 products0.057 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 4 mg.0.057 mg

89% of 261 products listing carotenoids give more (median 4 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 216890 (entered April 23, 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:

  • Its 3 mg of copper is higher than 96% of the 6,468 copper products that print an amount; 110 list more.

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 VM-Prime'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: As a dietary supplement for adults, take two (2) tablets daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Warnings
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if outer bottle seal is missing, torn or damaged in any way.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Solgar's Formula VM-Prime tablets are free of yeast, wheat, soy, dairy products and gluten and are formulated without the use of artificial preservatives, flavors or colors.
Sugar and starch free
Storage
To assure freshness and potency, store at room temperature 59 degrees-86 degrees F (15 degrees - 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, light and moisture.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 216890.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Cellulose, Silica, Red Beet powder, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Maltodextrin, Vegetable Glycerin.

How many labels does Formula VM-Prime have?

One label is on file, entered on April 23, 2020.

  1. Label 216890 (current) Entered April 23, 2020 · off the market April 16, 2015 · 100 tablets · UPC 0 33984 03646 8

DSLD also links this label to: Formula VM-Prime For Adults 50+ (image difference, same product), Formula VM-Prime For Adults 50+ (image difference, same product), Formula VM-Prime For Adults 50+ (image difference, same product), Formula VM-Prime For Adults 50+ (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 Solgar Vitamin and Herb (manufacturer), Leonia, N.J., U.S.A.. All Solgar products.

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