Lipex
by Douglas Laboratories · tablet or pill · 100 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 45287 07010 9
- DSLD label 31297
- Serving 1 tablet
- 100 servings
Lipex by Douglas Laboratories lists 14 ingredients, 11 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 5 mg of vitamin C, 5 IU of vitamin E, 10 mg of niacin and 10 mg of vitamin B6; 3 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 March 25, 2014.
What is in Lipex?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tablet. 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 Cas L-Ascorbic Acid | 5 mg | 8% | 97% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 5 IU | 17% | 93% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU). |
| Niacin | 10 mg | 50% | 77% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 10 mg | 500% | Higher than 55% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium CarbonateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate) | 140 mg | 14% | Higher than 56% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Sodiumas disodium EDTASodium (Form: as disodium EDTA) | 13 mg | 1% | 76% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Lecithinas SoyLecithin (Form: from soy) Note: Providing | 450 mg | Higher than 59% of 804 products listing lecithin (median 200 mg). | |
| Phosphatidylcholine | no amount given | ||
| Phosphatidylethanolamine | no amount given | ||
| Phosphatidylinositol | no amount given | ||
| Carrageenanas SeaweedCarrageenan (Form: from Seaweed) | 440 mg | ||
| Guar Gum | 100 mg | 87% of 128 products listing guar give more (median 651.5 mg). | |
| Disodium EDTA | 100 mg | 80% of 50 products listing EDTA give more (median 300 mg). | |
| PapainPapain (Form: from Papaya) | 50 mg | Higher than 55% of 607 products listing papain (median 40 mg). | |
| Siliconas Silicon DioxideSilicon (Form: as Silicon Dioxide) | 20 mg | Higher than 81% of 1,220 products listing silicon (median 4 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 31297 (entered March 25, 2014), 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:
- 97% of the 18,583 products that print an amount of vitamin C list more than its 5 mg of vitamin C (median 100 mg).
- 93% of the 6,459 products that print an amount of vitamin E list more than its 5 IU of vitamin E (median 30 IU).
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 Lipex's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Enz-Factors PlusDouglas Laboratories 9 shared, 58% alike
- Basics Plus With CopperDouglas Laboratories 14 shared, 39% alike
- OC PackDouglas Laboratories 15 shared, 37% alike
- Chole Health Support With Phytosterol ComplexMartin Avenue Pharmacy 6 shared, 35% alike
- Lecithin 1,200 mgVitaCeutical Labs 4 shared, 35% alike
- Lecithin 1,200 mgVSN Vital Strength Nutrition · off the market 4 shared, 35% 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
- Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 tablet daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.
- Warnings
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.
- Storage
- For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)
Source: label statements in DSLD label 31297.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Silica, natural Vanilla flavor.
How many labels does Lipex have?
3 labels are on file under this name since February 23, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 31297 (current) Entered March 25, 2014 · on the market · 100 tablets · UPC 7 45287 07010 9
- Label 10907 Entered July 25, 2012 · off the market July 31, 2013 · 100 tablets · UPC 7 45287 07010 9
- Label 5339 Entered February 23, 2012 · off the market January 20, 2012 · 100 tablets · UPC 7 45287 07010 9
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Douglas Laboratories (manufacturer), Pittsburgh, PA. All Douglas Laboratories products.