The Essential Prenatal Ultra Softgels
by OLLY · softgel capsule · 60 softgels
- Off the market since November 2021 (NIH)
- UPC 8 50004 46265 2
- DSLD label 230242
- Serving 2 softgels
- 30 servings
The Essential Prenatal Ultra Softgels by OLLY lists 22 ingredients, 22 with an amount per serving of 2 softgels, such as 650 mcg of vitamin A, 120 mg of vitamin C, 20 mcg (800 IU) of vitamin D and 19 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 23, 2020.
What is in The Essential Prenatal Ultra Softgels?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 softgels. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calories | ||
| Vitamin Aas Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Retinyl Palmitate) | 650 mcg | 50% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 120 mg | 100% | Higher than 51% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol) | 20 mcg (800 IU) | 133% | Higher than 51% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) | 19 mg | 100% | |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Hydrochloride) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B1) | 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 B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 2 mg | 100% | 69% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folate | 665 mcg DFE | 111% | |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 6 mcg | 214% | 74% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-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) | 68.8 mg | 13% | Higher than 68% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous Bisglycinate ChelateIron (Form: as Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate) | 6.8 mg | 25% | Higher than 59% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | 52% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide) | 50 mg | 13% | 59% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc CitrateZinc (Form: as Zinc Citrate) | 3 mg | 23% | 84% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acidsas Fish OilOmega-3s (Form: from Fish Oil) | 400 mg | 55% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 200 mg | 54% of 3,627 products listing DHA give more (median 232 mg). | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 60 mg | 86% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) give more (median 300 mg). | |
| Ginger extract | 25 mg | 70% of 1,770 products listing ginger give more (median 60 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 230242 (entered July 23, 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?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
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 The Essential Prenatal Ultra Softgels's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Ultra PrenatalOLLY 20 shared, 86% alike
- Ultra Strength Prenatal Folic Acid + DHAOLLY 20 shared, 86% alike
- Prenatal All-in-One Softgel Folic Acid + DHA + CholineNature Made 19 shared, 82% alike
- Prenatal Multi + DHA 200mgNature Made 19 shared, 81% alike
- Prenatal Multi + DHANature Made 19 shared, 81% alike
- Prenatal Folic Acid + DHANature Made 19 shared, 81% 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
- Suggested Use: Adults, take 2 softgels with food per day.
- Take only as directed. Do not exceed suggested use.
- Warnings
- Contains: Fish (Anchovy, sardine)
- Processed in a facility with products that may contain soy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, milk, shellfish and wheat.
- If you have a medical condition or are pregnant or nursing, consult a qualified health care professional before using.
- Not intended for use in children.
- Do not use if shrink wrap is torn or missing.
- 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. Keep out of the reach of children.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No artificial flavors or colors Gluten free
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 230242.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Safflower Oil, Glycerin, Beeswax, Sunflower Lecithin, natural Peppermint Oil, Coloring, Water, natural Lemon Oil, Titanium Dioxide.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Certified B Corporation.
How many labels does The Essential Prenatal Ultra Softgels have?
One label is on file, entered on July 23, 2020.
- Label 230242 (current) Entered July 23, 2020 · off the market November 16, 2021 · 60 softgels · UPC 8 50004 46265 2
DSLD also links this label to: Ultra Prenatal (image difference, same product), Ultra Strength Prenatal Folic Acid + DHA (image difference, same product).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names OLLY Public Benefit Corp. (distributor), San Francisco, CA. All OLLY products.