Responel
by Max Biocare · tablet or pill · 60 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 9 336316 005479
- DSLD label 311599
- Serving 1 to 3 film coated tablets; amounts per 1 film coated tablet
- 60 servings
Responel by Max Biocare lists 8 ingredients, 8 with an amount per serving of 1 film coated tablet, such as 4 mg of eucalyptus oil, 333.33 mg of ascorbic acid, 40 mg of zinc amino acid chelate and 1.2 mg of riboflavin. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 20, 2024.
What is in Responel?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 film coated 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptus Oilequiv. Cineole 2.8mg | 4 mg | 93% of 41 products listing eucalyptus give more (median 85 mg). | |
| Ascorbic Acidas Vitamin C | 333.33 mg | 370%* | Higher than 79% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Zinc Amino Acid Chelateequiv. Zinc 8mg | 40 mg | 364%* | The label names the compound (Zinc Amino Acid Chelate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the zinc it holds, so it is not placed among other products. |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 1.2 mg | 92%* | 83% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| Calcium Hydrogen Phosphateequiv. calcium 32mg, equiv. phosphorus 25mg | 110 mg | 8%* | The label names the compound (Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the calcium it holds, so it is not placed among other products. |
| Thymus vulgaris Herb ExtractExtracts dry conc. equiv. to dried | 1.12 g | Higher than 91% of 89 products listing thyme (median 188 mg). | |
| Black Cumin Seed Extract, Dryas Nigella sativa Seed Extract, DryExtracts dry conc. equiv. to dried | 660 mg | Higher than 72% of 72 products listing black seed (median 325 mg). | |
| Hedera helix Leaf Extract | 333.6 mg | Higher than 95% of 57 products listing english ivy (median 50 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 311599 (entered June 20, 2024), 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:
- 93% of the 41 products that print an amount of eucalyptus list more than its 4 mg of eucalyptus (median 85 mg).
- Its 1,120 mg of thymus vulgaris herb extract (filed by NIH under thyme) is higher than 91% of the 89 thyme products that print an amount; 7 list more.
- Its 333.6 mg of hedera helix leaf extract (filed by NIH under english ivy) is higher than 95% of the 57 english ivy products that print an amount; 2 list more.
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 Responel's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Bronchial ClearTerry Naturally 3 shared, 42% alike
- Respiratory ReliefEuroMedica 3 shared, 42% alike
- Immune RespiratoryVimerson Health 3 shared, 37% alike
- BreatheBernard Jensen's 3 shared, 37% alike
- Bronchial Clear LiquidTerry Naturally 2 shared, 36% 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
- Dosage: Adults: 1-3 tablets daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
- Warnings
- Caution: Contains phenylalanine and soya bean products. Do to take this product if allergic to any of its composition.
- Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
- Not to be used in children under 2 years of age without medical advice. Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if cap seal is broken.
- Caution: Contains phenylalanine and soya bean products.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Free from added egg, dairy, shellfish, fish products, crustacean products, peanut, animal products, gluten, artificial flavourings or preservatives.
- Storage
- Storage: Store below 25 degrees Celsius in a cool dry place away from heat and sunlight. Protect against moisture.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 311599.
How many labels does Responel have?
One label is on file, entered on June 20, 2024.
- Label 311599 (current) Entered June 20, 2024 · on the market · 60 tablets · UPC 9 336316 005479
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names PharmaMetics Products, A Division of Max Biocare Pty Ltd (manufacturer), South Yarra, VIC 3141, Australia. All Max Biocare products.