Mega Multi for Women
by 21st Century · tablet or pill · 90 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 40985 22659 9
- DSLD label 258472
- Serving 2 tablets
- 45 servings
Mega Multi for Women by 21st Century lists 35 ingredients, 35 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 3,000 mcg of vitamin A, 200 mg of vitamin C, 10 mcg (400 IU) of vitamin D3 and 67 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on January 22, 2022.
What is in Mega Multi for Women?
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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Vitamin A Palmitate, as 50% Beta-Carotene) | 3,000 mcg | 333% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 200 mg | 222% | Higher than 63% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol400 IU | 10 mcg (400 IU) | 50% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 67 mg | 447% | |
| Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione) | 75 mcg | 63% | 52% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: B-1) | 80 mg | 6,667% | Higher than 93% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 80 mg | 6,154% | Higher than 95% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 80 mg | 500% | Higher than 87% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 2.3 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl) | 80 mg | 4,706% | Higher than 95% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folate | 667 mcg DFE | 167% | |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 80 mcg | 3,333% | Higher than 60% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 80 mcg | 267% | 67% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 80 mg | 1,600% | Higher than 85% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 10 mg | 2% | 80% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate, & Dicalcium Phosphate) | 500 mg | 38% | Higher than 85% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Iron Amino Acid Chelate | 27 mg | 150% | Higher than 88% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Iodineas Kelp | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide) | 200 mg | 48% | Higher than 75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide) | 15 mg | 136% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Amino Acid Chelate) | 100 mcg | 182% | Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper Amino Acid Chelate | 2 mg | 222% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) | 5 mg | 217% | Higher than 80% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium Amino Acid Chelate | 100 mcg | 286% | 47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate | 50 mcg | 111% | 41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Boronas Boron Hydrolyzed Protein ChelateBoron (Form: as Boron Hydrolyzed Protein Chelate) | 2 mg | Higher than 64% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). | |
| Silicaas Silicon DioxideSilica (Form: as Silicon Dioxide) | 2 mcg | over 99% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg). | |
| Inositol | 20 mcg | 96% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Para-Aminobenzoic Acid | 10 mg | 72% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex | 25 mg | 66% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Bee Pollen powder | 25 mg | 85% of 240 products listing bee pollen give more (median 265 mg). | |
| Royal Jelly | 5 mg | 83% of 242 products listing royal jelly give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Dong Quai | 50 mg | 74% of 307 products listing dong quai give more (median 120 mg). | |
| Lutein | 500 mcg | 72% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). | |
| Red Raspberry | 2 mg | 97% of 226 products listing red raspberry give more (median 75 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 258472 (entered January 22, 2022), 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 80 mg of thiamin is higher than 93% of the 9,830 thiamin products that print an amount; 617 list more.
- Its 80 mg of riboflavin is higher than 95% of the 9,824 riboflavin products that print an amount; 438 list more.
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 80 mg of niacin, 2.3 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- Its 80 mg of vitamin B6 is higher than 95% of the 15,277 vitamin B6 products that print an amount; 671 list more.
- over 99% of the 1,220 products that print an amount of silicon list more than its 0.002 mg of silica (filed by NIH under silicon) (median 4 mg).
- 96% of the 4,042 products that print an amount of inositol list more than its 0.02 mg of inositol (median 30 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 Mega Multi for Women's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- My Favorite Multiple For WomenNatrol 28 shared, 67% alike
- PreNatal PlusVitabase 27 shared, 61% alike
- Prenatal + DHAThe Vitamin Shoppe 27 shared, 61% alike
- Prenatal PlusRon Teeguarden Nutraceuticals 27 shared, 61% alike
- Ortho Multi For WomenProtocol For Life Balance 30 shared, 60% alike
- Women's Exclusive Multivitamin/Mineral FormulaGood 'N Natural · off the market 27 shared, 60% 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
- Directions: As a dietary supplement, adults take two (2) tablets daily with any meal or as directed by a healthcare provider. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- Warnings
- Warning: Consult a healthcare provider prior to use if pregnant, nursing, on medications, have a medical condition or are planning a medical procedure.
- Stop use and contact a physician if adverse reactions occur.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if product appears to be tampered with or seal is broken.
- 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.
- Contains soy.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No added Yeast.
- Gluten free
- Storage
- Store at room temperature.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 258472.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Stearic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate, natural Vanilla flavor, PEG, Polysorbate, Polyvinyl alcohol, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Citrate.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Guaranteed quality Laboratory tested.
How many labels does Mega Multi for Women have?
4 labels are on file under this name since July 25, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 258472 (current) Entered January 22, 2022 · on the market · 90 tablets · UPC 7 40985 22659 9
- Label 207382 Entered September 24, 2019 · off the market August 6, 2021 · 90 tablets · UPC 7 40985 22659 9
- Label 25818 Entered September 25, 2013 · off the market June 1, 2012 · 90 tablets
- Label 11426 Entered July 25, 2012 · off the market March 14, 2019 · 90 tablets · UPC 7 40985 22659 9
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names 21st Century HealthCare, Inc. (manufacturer), Tempe, AZ. All 21st Century products.