Maxxum 4
by Karuna · capsule · 180 vegetarian capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 18647 01104 4
- DSLD label 327096
- Serving 6 capsules
- 30 servings
Maxxum 4 by Karuna lists 29 ingredients, 29 with an amount per serving of 6 capsules, such as 6,100 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 268 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 23, 2025.
What is in Maxxum 4?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 6 capsules. 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 Aas Beta-Carotene | 6,100 mcg RAE | 678% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 1,000 mg | 1,111% | Higher than 91% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol | 25 mcg (1,000 IU) | 125% | Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate | 268 mg | 1,787% | |
| Vitamin K1as Phylloquinone | 120 mcg | 100% | Higher than 79% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1 | 50 mg | 4,167% | Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 50 mg | 3,846% | Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacinamide, Vitamin B3 | 100 mg NE | 625% | Higher than 88% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 2.9 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | 100 mg | 5,882% | Higher than 96% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate | 1,088 mcg DFE | 272% | |
| Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin | 450 mcg | 18,750% | Higher than 82% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotinas D-Biotin | 400 mcg | 1,333% | Higher than 77% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B5 | 300 mg | 6,000% | Higher than 97% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Citrate, Calcium Malate2:1 | 300 mg | 23% | Higher than 77% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas Kelp, Potassium Iodidekelp source | 75 mcg | 50% | 68% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Aspartate | 300 mg | 71% | Higher than 87% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate | 15 mg | 136% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas L-Selenomethioninenon-yeast form | 200 mcg | 364% | Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper Amino Acid Chelate | 1.5 mg | 167% | Higher than 62% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid Chelate | 5 mg | 217% | Higher than 80% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium Glycinate Chelate, Chromium Nicotinate | 200 mcg | 571% | Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Aspartate | 50 mcg | 111% | 41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Cholineas Choline Bitartrate | 20 mg | 4% | 68% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Mixed Citrus Bioflavonoids | 200 mg | Higher than 83% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg). | |
| Luteinas Tagetes erecta L. | 5 mg | Higher than 58% of 2,493 products listing lutein (median 3 mg). | |
| Lycopeneas Tomato | 5 mg | Higher than 73% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg). | |
| Zeaxanthinas Tagetes erecta L. | 246 mcg | 80% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Cryptoxanthinas Papaya Fruit Juice | 15 mcg | Higher than 55% of 73 products listing cryptoxanthin (median 10 mcg). | |
| Boronas Boron Citrate | 1 mg | 42% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 327096 (entered February 23, 2025), 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 1,000 mg of vitamin C is higher than 91% of the 18,583 vitamin C products that print an amount; 445 list more.
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 100 mg of niacin, 2.9 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- Its 100 mg of vitamin B6 is higher than 96% of the 15,277 vitamin B6 products that print an amount; 173 list more.
- Its 300 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 97% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 249 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 Maxxum 4's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Prenatal Multivitamin/Mineral FormulaDouglas Laboratories 26 shared, 80% alike
- PreNatal NutrientsPure Encapsulations 26 shared, 80% alike
- Nutrient 950 with Vitamin KPure Encapsulations 26 shared, 77% alike
- Ocuvite Eye+MultiBausch & Lomb 25 shared, 76% alike
- Visivites Eye & MultiWindmill Comparables · off the market 25 shared, 76% alike
- Visivites Eye & MultiWindmill Natural Vitamins 25 shared, 76% 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 for adults: 6 capsules daily, taken with meals, or as directed by your health care practitioner.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- This product contains no yeast, soy, wheat, milk, salt, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
- Storage
- Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 327096.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Stearate.
How many labels does Maxxum 4 have?
3 labels are on file under this name since August 23, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 327096 (current) Entered February 23, 2025 · on the market · 180 vegetarian capsules · UPC 0 18647 01104 4
- Label 299264 Entered November 22, 2023 · off the market September 28, 2023 · 180 vegetarian capsules · UPC 0 18647 01104 4
- Label 24586 Entered August 23, 2013 · off the market September 6, 2022 · 180 vegetarian capsules · UPC 0 18647 01104 4
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Karuna Corporation (manufacturer), Novato, CA. All Karuna products.