PM Formula
by TriVita · tablet or pill · 60 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 11477
- Serving 2 tablets
- 30 servings
PM Formula by TriVita lists 17 ingredients, 17 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 80 mcg of vitamin K, 0.5 mg of vitamin B6, 200 mcg of folate and 200 mg of calcium. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 25, 2013.
What is in PM Formula?
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 Kas Phytonadione | 80 mcg | 100% | 37% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl) | 0.5 mg | 25% | 95% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas Folic Acid | 200 mcg | 50% | 71% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Citrate, Calcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as calcium citrate, and (calcium) phosphate) | 200 mg | 20% | Higher than 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Phosphorusas Calcium PhosphatePhosphorus (Form: as Calcium Phosphate) | 50 mg | 5% | 68% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). |
| Magnesiumas (magnesium) glycinate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as magnesium oxide, and (magnesium) glycinate) | 100 mg | 25% | Higher than 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (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 SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as Selenomethionine) | 100 mcg | 143% | Higher than 65% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper GluconateCopper (Form: as Copper Gluconate) | 0.75 mg | 38% | 64% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium Amino Acid ChelateChromium (Form: as Chromium Amino Acid Chelate) | 100 mcg | 83% | 47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Amino acid complexas WheyAmino acid complex (Form: from whey) | 450 mg | ||
| Choline Bitartrate | 300 mg | 55%* | Higher than 92% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Proprietary blend of 25 whole food concentrates | 300 mg | ||
| Inositol | 60 mg | Higher than 71% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). | |
| Alpha-Lipoic Acid | 50 mg | 47% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex | 50 mg | 46% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Marine Lipid concentrate | 33.33 mg | over 99% of 1,990 products listing fish oil give more (median 1.2 g). | |
| Hawthorne berry | 17.3 mg | 96% of 589 products listing hawthorn give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Butcher's broom | 10.6 mg | over 99% of 161 products listing Butcher's broom give more (median 150 mg). | |
| Trace minerals complex | 10 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 11477 (entered February 25, 2013), 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:
- 95% of the 15,277 products that print an amount of vitamin B6 list more than its 0.5 mg of vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).
- Its 300 mg of choline is higher than 92% of the 4,738 choline products that print an amount; 376 list more.
- over 99% of the 1,990 products that print an amount of fish oil list more than its 0.0333 g of marine lipid concentrate (filed by NIH under fish oil) (median 1.2 g).
- 96% of the 589 products that print an amount of hawthorn list more than its 17.3 mg of hawthorn (median 200 mg).
- over 99% of the 161 products that print an amount of Butcher's broom list more than its 10.6 mg of Butcher's broom (median 150 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 PM Formula's, rare ingredients counting for more.
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- Multi Sport Men's DailyNutraBio Performance 14 shared, 37% alike
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- Liquid Multi Orange Vanilla FlavorThe Vitamin Shoppe 13 shared, 36% alike
- Advanced Mature Gold without IronBronson 12 shared, 35% 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: (Note: This is a two part nutritional supplement.) Take 2 PM tablets every evening daily.
- Warnings
- Children, women who are pregnant or nursing, and all individuals allergic to any foods or ingredients should consult their healthcare provider before using this product. You should not stop taking any medication without first consulting with a healthcare provider.
- Do not use if seal is broken.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 11477.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, film coating.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): TRIVITA(R) experience wellness; PHYSICIAN APPROVED FORMULA.
How many labels does PM Formula have?
One label is on file, entered on February 25, 2013.
- Label 11477 (current) Entered February 25, 2013 · on the market · 60 tablets
DSLD also links this label to: AM Formula (bundle set).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names TRIVITA(R) (other), Scottsdale, Arizona. All TriVita products.