PlainVitamins

Sentry Senior

by 21st Century · tablet or pill · 265 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 40985 22703 9
  • DSLD label 302035
  • Serving 1 tablet
  • 265 servings

Sentry Senior by 21st Century lists 28 ingredients, 28 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 750 mcg of vitamin A, 60 mg of vitamin C, 25 mcg (1,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 22.5 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 24, 2023.

What is in Sentry Senior?

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).

Sentry Senior: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 302035, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate40% Beta-carotene750 mcg83%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid60 mg67%Vitamin C in Sentry Senior against 18,583 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg60 mg

65% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol1000 IU25 mcg (1,000 IU)125%Vitamin D in Sentry Senior against 14,175 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg25 mcg

Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate22.5 mg150%
Vitamin Kas Phytonadione30 mcg25%Vitamin K in Sentry Senior against 4,607 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg30 mcg

76% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B11.5 mg125%Thiamin in Sentry Senior against 9,830 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg1.5 mg

66% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B21.7 mg131%Riboflavin in Sentry Senior against 9,824 products1.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg1.7 mg

64% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacinamide20 mg125%Niacin in Sentry Senior 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 Hydrochloride3 mg176%Vitamin B6 in Sentry Senior against 15,277 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg3 mg

64% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folate667 mcg DFE167%
Folic Acid400 mcg
Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin25 mcg1,042%Vitamin B12 in Sentry Senior against 14,425 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg25 mcg

54% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotin30 mcg100%Biotin in Sentry Senior against 9,447 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg30 mcg

83% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate10 mg200%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Sentry Senior against 10,060 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg10 mg

52% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate220 mg17%Calcium in Sentry Senior against 17,831 products220 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg220 mg

Higher than 71% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Phosphorusas Dicalcium Phosphate20 mg2%Phosphorus in Sentry Senior against 3,786 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg20 mg

88% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg).

Iodineas Potassium Iodide150 mcg100%Iodine in Sentry Senior 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 Oxide50 mg12%Magnesium in Sentry Senior against 14,003 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg50 mg

59% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Oxide11 mg100%Zinc in Sentry Senior against 13,186 products11 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg11 mg

47% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas Sodium Selenate19 mcg35%Selenium in Sentry Senior against 7,658 products19 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg19 mcg

88% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Sulfate0.5 mg56%Copper in Sentry Senior against 6,468 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.5 mg

68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Sulfate2.3 mg100%Manganese in Sentry Senior against 7,016 products2.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg2.3 mg

Higher than 62% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Picolinate50 mcg143%Chromium in Sentry Senior against 7,825 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg50 mcg

67% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Sodium Molybdate45 mcg100%Molybdenum in Sentry Senior against 4,390 products45 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg45 mcg

55% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Chlorideas Potassium Chloride72 mg3%Chloride in Sentry Senior against 1,476 products72 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 183.5 mg, the median 75 mg.DV 2,300 mgUL 3,600 mg72 mg

51% of 1,476 products listing chloride give more (median 75 mg).

Potassiumas Potassium Chloride80 mg2%Potassium in Sentry Senior against 11,614 products80 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg80 mg

59% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

Lutein250 mcgLutein in Sentry Senior against 2,493 products0.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.25 mg

85% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

Lycopene300 mcgLycopene in Sentry Senior against 1,691 products0.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.0.3 mg

83% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 302035 (entered October 24, 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:

  • 83% of the 9,447 products that print an amount of biotin list more than its 30 mcg of biotin (median 200 mcg).
  • 88% of the 3,786 products that print an amount of phosphorus list more than its 20 mg of phosphorus (median 90 mg).
  • 85% of the 2,493 products that print an amount of lutein list more than its 0.25 mg of lutein (median 3 mg).
  • 83% of the 1,691 products that print an amount of lycopene list more than its 0.3 mg of lycopene (median 1.2 mg).

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?

6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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, adults take one (1) tablet daily with any meal or as directed by a healthcare provider.
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage. Individual results may vary.
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.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if product appears to be tampered with or seal is broken.
If taking other supplements, read label, since supplements may contain the same ingredient.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Non-GMO Gluten Free
No added Yeast or Artificial Flavors. Gluten Free
Storage
Store at room temperature.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 302035.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Starch, Stearic Acid, Gelatin, Gum Acacia, FD&C Blue #2, Carmine, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Citric Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate, Mono/Diglycerides, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyethylene Glycol/Polyvinyl Alcohol Copolymer, Polysorbate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide.

How many labels does Sentry Senior have?

12 labels are on file under this name since July 25, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 302035 (current) Entered October 24, 2023 · on the market · 265 tablets · UPC 7 40985 22703 9
  2. Label 233601 Entered September 25, 2020 · on the market · 265 tablets · UPC 7 40985 22703 9
  3. Label 233599 Entered September 25, 2020 · off the market August 6, 2020 · 220 tablets · UPC 7 40985 27316 6
  4. Label 233598 Entered September 25, 2020 · off the market August 6, 2021 · 125 tablets · UPC 7 40985 22390 1
  5. Label 207452 Entered September 24, 2019 · on the market · 220 tablets · UPC 7 40985 27316 6
  6. Label 206240 Entered August 23, 2019 · off the market August 6, 2020 · 265 tablets · UPC 7 40985 22703 9
  7. Label 205916 Entered August 23, 2019 · off the market August 6, 2020 · 125 tablets · UPC 7 40985 22390 1
  8. Label 43778 Entered March 25, 2015 · on the market · 400 tablets · UPC 7 40985 27552 8
  9. Label 43777 Entered March 25, 2015 · off the market March 14, 2019 · 265 tablets · UPC 7 40985 22703 9
  10. Label 43770 Entered March 25, 2015 · off the market June 28, 2019 · 125 tablets · UPC 7 40985 22390 1
  11. Label 11580 Entered July 25, 2012 · off the market June 1, 2014 · 100 tablets · UPC 7 40985 22390 1
  12. Label 11578 Entered July 25, 2012 · off the market June 1, 2014 · 265 tablets · UPC 7 40985 22703 9

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

Who makes it?

The label names 21st Century HealthCare, Inc. (manufacturer), Tempe, AZ. All 21st Century products.

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