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Maximum

by Bayer One A Day · tablet or pill · 100 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 0 16500 07511 0
  • DSLD label 9735
  • Serving 1 tablet

Maximum by Bayer One A Day lists 31 ingredients, 31 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 2,500 IU of vitamin A, 60 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 30 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 1, 2012.

What is in Maximum?

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).

Maximum: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 9735, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as 20% Beta-Carotene)2,500 IU50%Vitamin A in Maximum against 5,772 products2,500 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.2,500 IU

59% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin C60 mg100%Vitamin C in Maximum 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 D400 IU (10 mcg)100%Vitamin D in Maximum 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 E30 IU100%Vitamin E in Maximum 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).

Vitamin K25 mcg31%Vitamin K in Maximum against 4,607 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg25 mcg

80% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Vitamin B11.5 mg100%Thiamin in Maximum against 9,830 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg1.5 mg

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

Riboflavinas Vitamin B21.7 mg100%Riboflavin in Maximum against 9,824 products1.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg1.7 mg

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

Niacin20 mg100%Niacin in Maximum against 12,413 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg20 mg

46% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B62 mg100%Vitamin B6 in Maximum against 15,277 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg2 mg

69% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid400 mcg100%Folate in Maximum 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 B126 mcg100%Vitamin B12 in Maximum against 14,425 products6 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg6 mcg

74% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotin30 mcg10%Biotin in Maximum against 9,447 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg30 mcg

83% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acid10 mg100%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Maximum against 10,060 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg10 mg

52% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

CalciumCalcium Note: elemental162 mg16%Calcium in Maximum against 17,831 products162 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg162 mg

Higher than 61% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Iron18 mg100%Iron in Maximum against 6,910 products18 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg18 mg

Higher than 74% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg).

Phosphorus109 mg11%Phosphorus in Maximum against 3,786 products109 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg109 mg

Higher than 59% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus (median 90 mg).

Iodine150 mcg100%Iodine in Maximum 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).

Magnesium100 mg25%Magnesium in Maximum against 14,003 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg100 mg

Higher than 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zinc15 mg100%Zinc in Maximum 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-Selenomethionine20 mcg29%Selenium in Maximum against 7,658 products20 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg20 mcg

84% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Copper2 mg100%Copper in Maximum 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).

Manganese3.5 mg175%Manganese in Maximum against 7,016 products3.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg3.5 mg

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

Chromium65 mcg54%Chromium in Maximum against 7,825 products65 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg65 mcg

60% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenum160 mcg213%Molybdenum in Maximum against 4,390 products160 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg160 mcg

Higher than 96% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Chloride72 mg2%Chloride in Maximum against 1,476 products72 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 183.5 mg, the median 75 mg.DV 2,300 mgUL 3,600 mg72 mg

51% of 1,476 products listing chloride give more (median 75 mg).

Potassium80 mg2%Potassium in Maximum against 11,614 products80 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg80 mg

59% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

Nickel5 mcgNickel in Maximum against 317 products5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mcg to 5 mcg, the median 5 mcg.UL 1,000 mcg5 mcg

9% of 317 products listing nickel give more (median 5 mcg).

Tin10 mcgTin in Maximum against 174 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 10 mcg, the median 10 mcg.10 mcg

2% of 174 products listing tin give more (median 10 mcg).

Silicon2 mgSilicon in Maximum against 1,220 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 10.5 mg, the median 4 mg.2 mg

61% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg).

Vanadium10 mcgVanadium in Maximum against 1,744 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg10 mcg

60% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg).

Boron150 mcgBoron in Maximum against 3,339 products0.15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.15 mg

81% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 9735 (entered June 1, 2012), 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:

  • 83% of the 9,447 products that print an amount of biotin list more than its 30 mcg of biotin (median 200 mcg).
  • Its 160 mcg of molybdenum is higher than 96% of the 4,390 molybdenum products that print an amount; 150 list more.
  • 9% of the 317 products that print an amount of nickel list more than its 5 mcg of nickel (median 5 mcg).
  • 2% of the 174 products that print an amount of tin list more than its 10 mcg of tin (median 10 mcg).
  • 60% of the 1,744 products that print an amount of vanadium list more than its 10 mcg of vanadium (median 25 mcg).
  • 81% of the 3,339 products that print an amount of boron list more than its 0.15 mg of boron (median 1 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?

6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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
Directions: Adults: One tablet daily, with food.
Warnings
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CHILD RESISTANT CAP
Do not use this product if safety seal bearing "SEALED for YOUR PROTECTION" under cap is torn or missing.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 9735.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Potassium Chloride, Cellulose, Ascorbic Acid, Ferrous Fumarate, Calcium Carbonate, Gelatin, DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Dextrin, Stearic Acid, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Crospovidone, Hypromellose, Manganese Sulfate, Corn Starch, Magnesium Stearate, FD&C Red #40 Lake, Cupric Sulfate, Polyethylene Glycol, Silicon Dioxide, Acacia, Dextrose, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Glucose, Titanium Dioxide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Borate, Potassium Borate, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, FD&C Blue #2 Lake, Sodium Molybdate, Beta-Carotene, Chromium Chloride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Sodium Metavanadate, Phytonadione, Biotin, Nickelous Sulfate, Stannous Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Cholecalciferol, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Metasilicate.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): BAYER BAYER.

How many labels does Maximum have?

One label is on file, entered on June 1, 2012.

  1. Label 9735 (current) Entered June 1, 2012 · on the market · 100 tablets · UPC 0 16500 07511 0

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Bayer HealthCare LLC Consumer Care (distributor), Morristown, NJ. All Bayer One A Day products.

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