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Prenatal Caps

by NOW · capsule · 240 capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 33739 03808 1
  • DSLD label 15526
  • Serving 4 capsules
  • 60 servings

Prenatal Caps by NOW lists 28 ingredients, 28 with an amount per serving of 4 capsules, such as 8,000 IU of vitamin A, 120 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 150 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 21, 2012.

What is in Prenatal Caps?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 4 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).

Prenatal Caps: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 15526, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as 100% Beta-Carotene)8,000 IU160%Vitamin A in Prenatal Caps against 5,772 products8,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.8,000 IU

Higher than 81% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: from Calcium Ascorbate)120 mg200%Vitamin C in Prenatal Caps against 18,583 products120 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg120 mg

Higher than 51% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol)400 IU (10 mcg)100%Vitamin D in Prenatal Caps 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 Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)150 IU500%Vitamin E in Prenatal Caps against 6,459 products150 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.150 IU

Higher than 80% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Vitamin Kas Phytonadione80 mcg100%Vitamin K in Prenatal Caps against 4,607 products80 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg80 mcg

37% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamin (Form: from Thiamin HCl)5 mg333%Thiamin in Prenatal Caps against 9,830 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg5 mg

46% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B25 mg294%Riboflavin in Prenatal Caps against 9,824 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg5 mg

Higher than 51% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)20 mg100%Niacin in Prenatal Caps 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 B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: from Pyridoxine HCl)5 mg250%Vitamin B6 in Prenatal Caps against 15,277 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg5 mg

51% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid800 mcg200%Folate in Prenatal Caps against 7,022 products800 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.800 mcg

Higher than 81% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)20 mcg333%Vitamin B12 in Prenatal Caps against 14,425 products20 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg20 mcg

59% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotin300 mcg100%Biotin in Prenatal Caps against 9,447 products300 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg300 mcg

Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acid20 mg200%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Prenatal Caps against 10,060 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg20 mg

Higher than 55% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium CarbonateCalcium (Form: from Calcium Carbonate, and Calcium Ascorbate)1,200 mg120%Calcium in Prenatal Caps against 17,831 products1,200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg1,200 mg

Higher than 99% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Ironas Ferrochel(R) Iron Bisglycinate Amino Acid ChelateIron (Form: from Ferrochel(R) Iron Bisglycinate Amino Acid Chelate)36 mg200%Iron in Prenatal Caps against 6,910 products36 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg36 mg

Higher than 96% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg).

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)150 mcg100%Iodine in Prenatal Caps against 6,382 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg150 mcg

15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: from Magnesium Oxide)500 mg125%Magnesium in Prenatal Caps against 14,003 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg500 mg

Higher than 96% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). 1.4 times the adult UL a day.

Zincas Zinc Amino Acid ChelateZinc (Form: from Zinc Amino Acid Chelate)15 mg100%Zinc in Prenatal Caps against 13,186 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg15 mg

Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: from L-Selenomethionine)50 mcg71%Selenium in Prenatal Caps against 7,658 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg50 mcg

56% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: from Copper Amino Acid Chelate)1 mg50%Copper in Prenatal Caps against 6,468 products1 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 mg

40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: from Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)3.5 mg175%Manganese in Prenatal Caps against 7,016 products3.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg3.5 mg

Higher than 75% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: from Chromium Picolinate)25 mcg21%Chromium in Prenatal Caps against 7,825 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg25 mcg

83% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid ChelateMolybdenum (Form: from Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate)80 mcg107%Molybdenum in Prenatal Caps against 4,390 products80 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg80 mcg

Higher than 84% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium ChloridePotassium (Form: from Potassium Chloride)30 mg1%Potassium in Prenatal Caps against 11,614 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg30 mg

83% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: from Choline Bitartrate)20 mg4%*Choline in Prenatal Caps against 4,738 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg20 mg

68% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg).

Inositol20 mgInositol in Prenatal Caps against 4,042 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.20 mg

64% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg).

Paba10 mgPABA in Prenatal Caps against 1,610 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.10 mg

72% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg).

Vanadiumas Vanadium Amino Acid ChelateVanadium (Form: from Vanadium Amino Acid Chelate)25 mcgVanadium in Prenatal Caps against 1,744 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg25 mcg

44% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 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 15526 (entered November 21, 2012), 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:

  • Its 1,200 mg of calcium is higher than 99% of the 17,831 calcium products that print an amount; 118 list more.
  • Its 36 mg of iron is higher than 96% of the 6,910 iron products that print an amount; 267 list more.
  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 500 mg of magnesium, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.

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 Prenatal Caps's, rare ingredients counting for more.

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 for pregnant or lactating women, take 4 capsules daily, preferably in divided doses, with food.
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.
Caution: For adults only.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 15526.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): GMP QUALITY ASSURED.

How many labels does Prenatal Caps have?

7 labels are on file under this name since August 24, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 15526 (current) Entered November 21, 2012 · on the market · 240 capsules · UPC 7 33739 03808 1
  2. Label 15524 Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market January 6, 2012 · 240 capsules · UPC 7 33739 03808 1
  3. Label 15521 Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market September 12, 2011 · 240 capsules · UPC 7 33739 03808 1
  4. Label 15519 Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market September 22, 2023 · 120 capsules · UPC 7 33739 03806 7
  5. Label 15511 Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market August 9, 2012 · 120 capsules · UPC 7 33739 03806 7
  6. Label 15508 Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market August 9, 2012 · 120 capsules · UPC 7 33739 03806 7
  7. Label 12826 Entered August 24, 2012 · off the market August 9, 2012 · 120 capsules · UPC 7 33739 03806 7

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

Who makes it?

The label names NOW FOODS (distributor), Bloomingdale, IL. All NOW products.

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