Mega Multi Vitamin
by Indiana Botanic Gardens · softgel capsule · 60 softgels
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 03308 92011 6
- DSLD label 3813
- Serving 2 softgels
- 30 servings
Mega Multi Vitamin by Indiana Botanic Gardens lists 36 ingredients, 36 with an amount per serving of 2 softgels, such as 10,000 IU of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 300 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 December 23, 2011.
What is in Mega Multi Vitamin?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 softgels. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 10 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 1 g | 2% | 56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 g | 1% | 74% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). |
| Protein | less than 1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: and 40% Beta-Carotene) | 10,000 IU | 200% | Higher than 82% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Rose HipVitamin C (Form: as Rose Hips) (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid) | 300 mg | 500% | Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das Fish Liver OilVitamin D (Form: as fish liver oil) | 400 IU (10 mcg) | 100% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas Beta-Tocopherol, D-Alpha-Tocopherol, Delta-TocopherolVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopherol, plus Beta Tocopherol, Gamma Tocopherol, and Delta Tocopherol) | 300 IU | 1,000% | Higher than 90% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1) | 50 mg | 3,333% | Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 50 mg | 2,941% | Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 50 mg | 250% | Higher than 75% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.4 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 50 mg | 2,500% | Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | 100% | 24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 50 mcg | 833% | Higher than 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin) | 50 mcg | 17% | 73% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 50 mg | 500% | Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate, and Dicalcium Phosphate) | 200 mg | 20% | Higher than 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous FumarateIron (Form: as Ferrous Fumarate) | 15 mg | 83% | Higher than 72% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Phosphorousas Microcrystalline HydroxyapatitePhosphorous (Form: as Dicalcium Phosphate) | 50 mg | 5% | 68% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: as Kelp) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide) | 50 mg | 13% | 59% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc CitrateZinc (Form: as Zinc Citrate) | 15 mg | 100% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium YeastSelenium (Form: as Selenium Yeast) | 25 mcg | 36% | 75% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper GluconateCopper (Form: as Copper Gluconate) | 2 mg | 100% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate) | 10 mcg | 500% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for manganese, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| Chromiumas Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Picolinate) | 3 mcg | 3% | 99% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1% | 83% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Garlic Oil | 135 mg | 56% of 1,075 products listing garlic give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Soy Lecithin | 80 mg | 66% of 804 products listing lecithin give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Choline Bitartrate | 50 mg | 9%* | Higher than 54% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Paba | 50 mg | Higher than 62% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 mg). | |
| Citrus Bioflavonoidsas Citrus sinensis | 30 mg | 62% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Rutin | 10 mg | 74% of 1,232 products listing rutin give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Royal Jelly | 5 mg | 83% of 242 products listing royal jelly give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Rna | 2 mg | 79% of 159 products listing RNA give more (median 20 mg). | |
| Dna | 2 mg | 50% of 78 products listing DNA give more (median 2.3 mg). | |
| Boronas Boron Amino Acid ChelateBoron (Form: as Boron Amino Acid Chelate) | 1 mg | 42% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Coenzyme Q-10 | 100 mcg | 99% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg). | |
| Inositol | 50 mcg | 92% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Octacosanol | 10 mcg | 93% of 186 products listing octacosanol give more (median 200 mcg). |
* % 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 3813 (entered December 23, 2011), 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:
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 50 mg of niacin, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 99% of the 7,825 products that print an amount of chromium list more than its 3 mcg of chromium (median 100 mcg).
- 83% of the 242 products that print an amount of royal jelly list more than its 5 mg of royal jelly (median 100 mg).
- 99% of the 2,922 products that print an amount of coenzyme Q-10 list more than its 0.1 mg of coenzyme Q-10 (median 60 mg).
- 92% of the 4,042 products that print an amount of inositol list more than its 0.05 mg of inositol (median 30 mg).
- 93% of the 186 products that print an amount of octacosanol list more than its 10 mcg of octacosanol (median 200 mcg).
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?
2 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Mega Vita-GelVitamin World same ingredients
- Nutri-MegaAmerican Health same ingredients
- Mega Vita GelRadiance 38 shared, 98% alike
- Mega Vita Gel High Potency MultiVitamin/Mineral FomulaGood 'N Natural · off the market 38 shared, 98% alike
- Mega Multi Vitamin C + E + Calcium + B1 + B2NewtonEverett 38 shared, 98% alike
- Mega Multi SoftcapsBronson 36 shared, 95% 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: Take 2 softgels once daily, preferably with a meal, as a dietary supplement, or as directed by a physician. If you have never taken bee products, start with a small serving per day and increase gradually in order to assess whether you are allergic.
- Warnings
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- Warning: If you are taking any medications or are pregnant or nursing do not use prior to consulting a physician. Note* Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant are recommended not to exceed 5,000 IU of Vitamin A per day.
- Contains: Soy and fish (cod, haddock, pollock, shark).
- For your protection, this container has an outer safety seal. (Do not accept if missing or broken.)
- Storage
- Best if used by date on bottle.
- Store in a dry, cool place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 3813.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Soybean Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Contains Less Than 2% of.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): IBG INDIANA BOTANIC GARDENS(R).
How many labels does Mega Multi Vitamin have?
One label is on file, entered on December 23, 2011.
- Label 3813 (current) Entered December 23, 2011 · on the market · 60 softgels · UPC 7 03308 92011 6
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Indiana Botanic Gardens, Inc. (distributor), Hobart, IN. All Indiana Botanic Gardens products.