Prenatal Formula without Iron
by GNC Women's · other (e.g. tea bag) · 60 caplets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 48107 18899 3
- DSLD label 214831
- Serving 2 caplets
- 30 servings
Prenatal Formula without Iron by GNC Women's lists 23 ingredients, 23 with an amount per serving of 2 caplets, such as 1,350 mcg of vitamin A, 120 mg of vitamin C, 10 mcg (400 IU) of vitamin D and 24.79 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 24, 2020.
What is in Prenatal Formula without Iron?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 caplets. 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 Beta-Carotene) | 1,350 mcg | 104% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 120 mg | 100% | Higher than 51% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3Vitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol (Alt. Name: Vitamin D-3)) Note: 400 IU | 10 mcg (400 IU) | 67% | 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) | 24.79 mg | 130% | |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1) | 1.4 mg | 100% | 78% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 1.6 mg | 100% | 78% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 18 mg | 100% | 66% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 10 mg | 500% | Higher than 55% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folate | 1,667 mcg DFE | 278% | |
| Folic Acid | 1,000 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 8 mcg | 286% | 71% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 35 mcg | 100% | 82% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium D-Pantothenate) | 7 mg | 100% | 73% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 0.55 mg | 0% | 94% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium CarbonateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate) | 600 mg | 46% | Higher than 91% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 290 mcg | 100% | Higher than 94% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide) | 200 mg | 50% | Higher than 75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide) | 15 mg | 115% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium YeastSelenium (Form: as Selenium Yeast) | 70 mcg | 100% | Higher than 52% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper GluconateCopper (Form: as Copper Gluconate) | 1.3 mg | 100% | Higher than 61% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate) | 2.6 mg | 100% | Higher than 70% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate) | 50 mcg | 100% | 41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Boronas Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Citrate) | 150 mcg | 81% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 214831 (entered March 24, 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?
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:
- 94% of the 4,738 products that print an amount of choline list more than its 0.55 mg of choline (median 40 mg).
- Its 600 mg of calcium is higher than 91% of the 17,831 calcium products that print an amount; 1,267 list more.
- Its 290 mcg of iodine is higher than 94% of the 6,382 iodine products that print an amount; 324 list more.
- 81% of the 3,339 products that print an amount of boron list more than its 0.15 mg of boron (median 1 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 Prenatal Formula without Iron's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Prenatal FormulaGNC Women's 22 shared, 95% alike
- Multivitamin Prenatal Plus IronGNC Women's 22 shared, 95% alike
- Prenatal Formula without IronGNC · off the market 22 shared, 95% alike
- PrenatalGNC Ultra Mega Green · off the market 22 shared, 91% alike
- Prenatal Formula with IronGNC · off the market 22 shared, 91% alike
- Prenatal Formula With IronGNC Women's 22 shared, 91% 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: As a dietary supplement, take two caplets daily with food.
- Warnings
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Contains: Wheat and Soybeans.
- Warning: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
- Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery. Niacin may cause a temporary flushing reaction. Inform your physician of this product's biotin content before any lab test.
- Folate intake should not exceed 278% of the DV, 1667 mcg DFE (1000 mcg).
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No Artificial Flavors, Sodium Free, No Dairy.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 214831.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Corn Starch, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Titanium Dioxide, Polyethylene Glycol, Calcium Silicate, Silicon Dioxide, Talc, Vegetable Acetoglycerides, Polysorbate 80.
How many labels does Prenatal Formula without Iron have?
2 labels are on file under this name since June 23, 2017: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 214831 (current) Entered March 24, 2020 · on the market · 60 caplets · UPC 0 48107 18899 3
- Label 75299 Entered June 23, 2017 · off the market December 26, 2019 · 60 caplets
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names General Nutrition Corporation (distributor), Pittsburgh, PA. All GNC Women's products.