Prenatal
by Douglas Laboratories · capsule · 60 vegetarian capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 3 10539 03926 7
- DSLD label 232653
- Serving 2 vegetarian capsules
- 30 servings
Prenatal by Douglas Laboratories lists 24 ingredients, 24 with an amount per serving of 2 vegetarian capsules, such as 1,500 mcg of vitamin A, 80 mg of vitamin C, 20 mcg (800 IU) of vitamin D3 and 33.5 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 23, 2020.
What is in Prenatal?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 vegetarian capsules. 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-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as natural Beta-Carotene) | 1,500 mcg | 167% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 80 mg | 89% | 61% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as CholecalciferolVitamin D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 800 IU | 20 mcg (800 IU) | 100% | Higher than 51% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 33.5 mg | 223% | |
| Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamine (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate) | 1.5 mg | 125% | 66% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 1.7 mg | 131% | 64% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinamide | 20 mg | 125% | 46% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl) | 2 mg | 118% | 69% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas MetafolinFolate (Form: as Metafolin (Alt. Name: L-5-MTHF)) | 1,333 mcg DFE | 333% | |
| L-5-Mthf | 800 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin) | 10 mcg | 417% | 67% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 1,000% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate) | 10 mg | 200% | 52% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Citrate) | 150 mg | 12% | Higher than 58% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas FerronylIron (Form: as Ferronyl (Alt. Name: Iron Carbonyl)) | 27 mg | 150% | Higher than 88% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium CitrateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Citrate) | 70 mg | 17% | 54% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc CitrateZinc (Form: as Zinc Citrate) | 10 mg | 91% | 51% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as Selenomethionine) | 75 mcg | 136% | Higher than 62% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper Glycinate ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Glycinate Chelate) | 1 mg | 111% | 40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese CitrateManganese (Form: as Manganese Citrate) | 1 mg | 43% | 70% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Polynicotinate) | 150 mcg | 429% | Higher than 69% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Chelate) | 75 mcg | 167% | Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Luteinas MarigoldLutein (Form: from Marigold PlantPart: flower Genus: Tagetes Species: erecta) | 3 mg | 44% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 232653 (entered August 23, 2020), 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?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
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 Prenatal's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Vitamin & Mineral FormulaBronson Laboratories · off the market 22 shared, 93% alike
- Vitamin & Mineral FormulaBronson 22 shared, 93% alike
- Thera-Tabs MGeri-Care 22 shared, 93% alike
- Thera-MGeri-Care 22 shared, 93% alike
- Multivitamin with Iron 45 mgBariatric Fusion 21 shared, 90% alike
- Mega B-12 Daily VitsNOW 23 shared, 90% 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 Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 2 capsules daily or as directed by your health professional.
- 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
- Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are taking prescription medications, consult your health professional before using this supplement.
- Use only if safety seal is intact.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Gluten-free, Non-GMO
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 232653.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Vegetable Stearate, Silica, Microcrystalline Cellulose.
How many labels does Prenatal have?
4 labels are on file under this name since January 25, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 232653 (current) Entered August 23, 2020 · on the market · 60 vegetarian capsules · UPC 3 10539 03926 7
- Label 31172 Entered March 25, 2014 · off the market May 18, 2020 · 60 vegetarian capsules · UPC 3 10539 03926 7
- Label 10569 Entered July 25, 2012 · off the market July 9, 2013 · 60 vegetarian capsules · UPC 3 10539 03327 2
- Label 5214 Entered January 25, 2012 · off the market January 20, 2012 · 60 Vegetarian Capsules · UPC 3 10539 03327 2
DSLD also links this label to: Prenatal Multivitamin/Mineral Formula (image difference, same product).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Douglas Laboratories (manufacturer), Pittsburgh, PA. All Douglas Laboratories products.