Premama Essentials + DHA Natural Citrus Flavor
by Premama · powder · 28 packets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 8 56420 00401 8
- DSLD label 63322
- Serving 3.8 g (1 packet)
- 28 servings
Premama Essentials + DHA Natural Citrus Flavor by Premama lists 15 ingredients, 15 with an amount per serving of 3.8 g, such as 30 mg of vitamin C, 900 IU (22.5 mcg) of vitamin D2, 1.7 mg of vitamin B2 and 30 mg of vitamin B6, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 24, 2016.
What is in Premama Essentials + DHA Natural Citrus Flavor?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3.8 g. 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 | 6 Calories | ||
| Fat | 0 g | ||
| Carbohydrates | 1.5 g | 73% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). | |
| Protein | 0 g | ||
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic AcidVitamin C (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid ) Note: USP-FCC | 30 mg | 50% | 83% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D2as ErgocalciferolVitamin D2 (Alt. Name: Ergocalciferol) Note: USP | 900 IU (22.5 mcg) | 225% | Higher than 58% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin B2as RiboflavinVitamin B2 (Alt. Name: Riboflavin ) Note: USP-FCC | 1.7 mg | 85% | 64% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Note: USP-FCC | 30 mg | 1,154% | Higher than 82% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 800 mcg | 100% | Higher than 81% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) Note: USP | 6 mcg | 75% | 74% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| BiotinBiotin Note: USP | 300 mcg | 100% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Lactate, Dicalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Lactate Note: USP-FCC, and Dicalcium Phosphate Note: FCC) | 164 mg | 13% | Higher than 61% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous Bisglycinate ChelateIron (Form: as Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate) | 9 mg | 50% | Higher than 63% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium CitrateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Citrate) Note: USP | 60 mg | 13% | 56% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc CitrateZinc (Form: as Zinc Citrate) Note: USP | 7.5 mg | 50% | 63% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Copperas Copper GluconateCopper (Form: as Copper Gluconate) Note: USP | 2 mg | 100% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acid Proprietary Blend | 430 mg | ||
| Alpha-Linolenic Acidas Flaxseed, LecithinALA (Form: as Flax seed milled powder PlantPart: seed) (Alt. Name: Alpha-linolenic Acid) Note: Omega-3 | 30 mg | 93% of 712 products listing alpha-linolenic acid give more (median 485 mg). | |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) Note: USP-FCC | 25 mg | 5%* | 59% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Docosahexaenoic Acidas Algal OilDHA (Form: as Algal oil) (Alt. Name: Docosahexaenoic Acid) | 20 mg | 98% of 3,627 products listing DHA give more (median 232 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 63322 (entered August 24, 2016), 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 712 products that print an amount of alpha-linolenic acid list more than its 30 mg of alpha-linolenic acid (median 485 mg).
- 98% of the 3,627 products that print an amount of DHA list more than its 20 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (filed by NIH under DHA) (median 232 mg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for pregnant and lactating. 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 Premama Essentials + DHA Natural Citrus Flavor's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Prenatal Drink Mix with DHA Citrus FlavoredPremama 15 shared, 79% alike
- Once Daily Prenatal MultiMeijer 14 shared, 55% alike
- PrimaCareAvion Pharmaceuticals 12 shared, 54% alike
- Disney Princess Complete MultiVitaminNatureSmart 14 shared, 54% alike
- Prenatal Formula With DHAGNC Women's 15 shared, 53% alike
- Prenatal With DHAGNC Women's 15 shared, 53% 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: Use one packet daily. Mix one packet with at least 12oz of liquid. Blend well to completely dissolve. Enjoy Premama any of these refreshing ways: Mix it with water, shake and drink. Mix it with any noncarbonated beverage. Blend it into your favorite smoothie.
- Use before, during & after pregnancy.
- Warnings
- 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 traces of milk and soy
- As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication, consult your doctor before use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use this product if safety seal on flap is torn or missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- GF Gluten Free
- Non-GMO
- Storage
- Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 63322.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Stevia extract, Talin.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Vegetarian.
How many labels does Premama Essentials + DHA Natural Citrus Flavor have?
One label is on file, entered on August 24, 2016.
- Label 63322 (current) Entered August 24, 2016 · on the market · 28 packets · UPC 8 56420 00401 8
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Luna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (distributor), Providence, RI. All Premama products.