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Multivitamin

by Geritol · tablet or pill · 100 tablets

  • Off the market since October 2023 (NIH)
  • UPC 3 46017 01110 4
  • DSLD label 71004
  • Serving 1 tablet

Multivitamin by Geritol lists 26 ingredients, 26 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 6,100 IU of vitamin A, 57 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 February 24, 2017.

What is in Multivitamin?

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).

Multivitamin: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 71004, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as 100% Beta Carotene)6,100 IU120%Vitamin A in Multivitamin against 5,772 products6,100 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.6,100 IU

Higher than 78% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin C57 mg100%Vitamin C in Multivitamin against 18,583 products57 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg57 mg

77% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D400 IU (10 mcg)100%Vitamin D in Multivitamin 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 Multivitamin 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 K24 mcg30%Vitamin K in Multivitamin against 4,607 products24 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg24 mcg

86% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Vitamin B11.5 mg100%Thiamin in Multivitamin 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 Multivitamin 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 Multivitamin 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 Multivitamin 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 Acid0.38 mg100%Folate in Multivitamin against 7,022 products380 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.380 mcg

64% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B126.7 mcg110%Vitamin B12 in Multivitamin against 14,425 products6.7 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg6.7 mcg

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

Biotin44 mcg15%Biotin in Multivitamin against 9,447 products44 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg44 mcg

80% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acid13 mg130%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Multivitamin against 10,060 products13 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg13 mg

Higher than 51% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calcium148 mg15%Calcium in Multivitamin against 17,831 products148 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg148 mg

Higher than 58% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Iron16 mg90%Iron in Multivitamin against 6,910 products16 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg16 mg

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

Phosphorus118 mg10%Phosphorus in Multivitamin against 3,786 products118 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg118 mg

Higher than 62% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus (median 90 mg).

Iodine120 mcg80%Iodine in Multivitamin against 6,382 products120 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg120 mcg

57% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesium86 mg20%Magnesium in Multivitamin against 14,003 products86 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg86 mg

50% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zinc13.5 mg90%Zinc in Multivitamin against 13,186 products13.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg13.5 mg

Higher than 55% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Copper1.8 mg90%Copper in Multivitamin against 6,468 products1.8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg1.8 mg

Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg).

Manganese2.4 mg120%Manganese in Multivitamin against 7,016 products2.4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg2.4 mg

Higher than 68% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromium12 mcg10%Chromium in Multivitamin against 7,825 products12 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg12 mcg

93% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Seleniumas L-Selenomethionine1 mcg2%*Selenium in Multivitamin against 7,658 products1 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg1 mcg

over 99% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Molybdenum1 mcg2%*Molybdenum in Multivitamin against 4,390 products1 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg1 mcg

over 99% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Chloride20 mg1%*Chloride in Multivitamin against 1,476 products20 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 mg20 mg

92% of 1,476 products listing chloride give more (median 75 mg).

Potassium36 mg1%*Potassium in Multivitamin against 11,614 products36 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg36 mg

81% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

* % 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 71004 (entered February 24, 2017), 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:

  • 93% of the 7,825 products that print an amount of chromium list more than its 12 mcg of chromium (median 100 mcg).
  • over 99% of the 7,658 products that print an amount of selenium list more than its 1 mcg of selenium (median 55 mcg).
  • over 99% of the 4,390 products that print an amount of molybdenum list more than its 1 mcg of molybdenum (median 50 mcg).
  • 92% of the 1,476 products that print an amount of chloride list more than its 20 mg of chloride (median 75 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 12 years and over: Take one tablet daily, immediately before, during, or after the meal of your choice. Not intended for children under 12.
Warnings
Contains: Soy
Not intended for children under 12.
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.
Tamper-evident feature, do not use if printed inner seal beneath cap is missing or broken.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 71004.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Anhydrous, Magnesium Oxide, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Niacinamide Ascorbate, DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Chloride, Beta Carotene, Stearic Acid, Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone, Zinc Oxide, Carbonyl Iron, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Silicon Yeast, Manganese Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Cholecalciferol, Biotin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Colloidal, Cupric Oxide, Riboflavin, Silicon Dioxide, Cyanocobalamin, Phytonadione, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Sodium Metavanadate, Nickelous Sulfate, Stannous Chloride, Hypromellose, Polyethylene Glycol 8000, Polyethylene Glycol 400, Carnauba wax, Contains 1% or less of the following ingredients.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Do not store above 25(0)C (77(0)F).

How many labels does Multivitamin have?

One label is on file, entered on February 24, 2017.

  1. Label 71004 (current) Entered February 24, 2017 · off the market October 16, 2023 · 100 tablets · UPC 3 46017 01110 4

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

Who makes it?

The label names Meda Consumer Healthcare Inc. (distributor), Atlanta, GA. All Geritol products.

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