Prenatal with Folic Acid
by Meijer · tablet or pill · 240 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 08820 55482 5
- DSLD label 296588
- Serving 1 tablet
- 240 servings
Prenatal with Folic Acid by Meijer lists 14 ingredients, 14 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 1,200 mcg of vitamin A, 120 mg of vitamin C, 10 mcg (400 IU) of vitamin D3 and 13.5 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 23, 2023.
What is in Prenatal with Folic Acid?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tablet. 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-Carotene100% Beta-Carotene | 1,200 mcg | 92% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 120 mg | 100% | Higher than 51% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol400 IU | 10 mcg (400 IU) | 67% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate | 13.5 mg | 71% | |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate | 1.8 mg | 129% | 64% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 1.7 mg | 106% | 64% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacinamide | 20 mg | 111% | 46% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | 2.6 mg | 130% | 66% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folate | 1,334 mcg DFE | 222% | |
| Folic Acid | 800 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin | 8 mcg | 286% | 71% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Carbonate | 200 mg | 15% | Higher than 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous Fumarate | 28 mg | 104% | Higher than 92% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Oxide | 25 mg | 192% | Higher than 85% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 296588 (entered August 23, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). 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 28 mg of iron is higher than 92% of the 6,910 iron products that print an amount; 459 list more.
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?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Prenatal Vitamin & Mineral FormulaSundown Naturals same ingredients
- High Potency Prenatal FormulaEqualine same ingredients
- Prenatal TabletsLongs Wellness · off the market same ingredients
- PreNatal21st Century same ingredients
- Multivitamin21st Century · off the market same ingredients
- Prenatal Support Prenatal VitaminsKroger same ingredients
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: As a dietary supplement, adult's take one (1) tablet daily with any meal or as directed by a healthcare provider.
- Warnings
- Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- Warning: Consult a healthcare provider prior to use if pregnant, nursing, on medications, have a medical condition or are planning a medical procedure.
- Warning: Consult a healthcare provider prior to use if pregnant, nursing, on medications, have a medical condition or are planning a medical procedure. Stop use and contact a physician if adverse reactions occur. Folic Acid should not exceed 1,000 mcg per day. Do not use if product appears to be tampered with or seal is broken.
- Keep out of reach of children. 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.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No added yeast. Non-GMO
- GF Gluten Free
- Storage
- Store at room temperature.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 296588.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Starch, Stearic Acid, Gum Acacia, Gelatin, FD&C Blue #2 Carmine, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Silicate, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Our Quality Guarantee www.meijer.com/satisfaction The Meijer Family.
How many labels does Prenatal with Folic Acid have?
2 labels are on file under this name since September 22, 2022: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 296588 (current) Entered August 23, 2023 · on the market · 240 tablets · UPC 7 08820 55482 5
- Label 271962 Entered September 22, 2022 · on the market · 100 tablets · UPC 7 08820 55481 8
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Meijer Distribution, Inc. (distributor), Grand Rapids, MI. All Meijer products.