Thera-M
by Plus Pharma · other (e.g. tea bag) · 130 caplets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 8 37864 00052 1
- DSLD label 72328
- Serving 1 caplet
Thera-M by Plus Pharma lists 24 ingredients, 24 with an amount per serving of 1 caplet, such as 5,500 IU of vitamin A, 120 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 30 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 24, 2017.
What is in Thera-M?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 caplet. 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 Retinyl AcetateVitamin A (Form: as Retinyl Acetate) | 5,500 IU | 110% | Higher than 77% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 120 mg | 200% | Higher than 51% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol | 400 IU (10 mcg) | 100% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) | 30 IU | 100% | 44% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamine | 3 mg | 200% | 53% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 30 mg | 150% | Higher than 63% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl) | 3 mg | 150% | 64% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | 100% | 24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin | 9 mcg | 150% | 70% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 15 mcg | 5% | 95% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 10 mg | 100% | 52% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate DihydrateCalcium (Form: from Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate, and Calcium Carbonate) | 44 mg | 4% | 78% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous FumarateIron (Form: from Ferrous Fumarate) | 18 mg | 100% | Higher than 74% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Phosphorusas Dicalcium Phosphate DihydratePhosphorus (Form: from Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate) | 31 mg | 3% | 83% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: from Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: from Magnesium Oxide) | 100 mg | 25% | Higher than 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: from Zinc Oxide) | 15 mg | 100% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Sodium SelenateSelenium (Form: from Sodium Selenate) | 10 mcg | 14% | 94% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Cupric OxideCopper (Form: from Cupric Oxide) | 2 mg | 100% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Sulfate MonohydrateManganese (Form: from Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate) | 5 mg | 250% | Higher than 80% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromic ChlorideChromium (Form: from Chromic Chloride) | 15 mcg | 13% | 92% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: from Sodium Molybdate) | 15 mcg | 20% | 87% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Chlorideas Potassium ChlorideChloride (Form: from Potassium Chloride) | 7.5 mg | 0%* | 97% of 1,476 products listing chloride give more (median 75 mg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium ChloridePotassium (Form: from Potassium Chloride) | 7.5 mg | 0%* | 96% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 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 72328 (entered March 24, 2017), 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:
- 95% of the 9,447 products that print an amount of biotin list more than its 15 mcg of biotin (median 200 mcg).
- 94% of the 7,658 products that print an amount of selenium list more than its 10 mcg of selenium (median 55 mcg).
- 92% of the 7,825 products that print an amount of chromium list more than its 15 mcg of chromium (median 100 mcg).
- 97% of the 1,476 products that print an amount of chloride list more than its 7.5 mg of chloride (median 75 mg).
- 96% of the 11,614 products that print an amount of potassium list more than its 7.5 mg of potassium (median 99 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?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Thera-M's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Multivitamin and Mineral Formula without IronDr. Clark Research Association Dr. Clark Zentrum 23 shared, 92% alike
- Geritol CompleteMeda Consumer Healthcare · off the market 24 shared, 91% alike
- MultivitaminGeritol · off the market 24 shared, 91% alike
- Vitabasic CompleteBasic Vitamins 24 shared, 91% alike
- Centrum AdultsCentrum 24 shared, 91% alike
- Centrum WomenCentrum 24 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: Adults- Take one caplet daily with water, as a dietary supplement, or as directed by a doctor. Take with food if stomach upset occurs.
- Warnings
- As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult your physician before use.
- ~ Keep out of reach of children
- ~ Do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken 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, contact a poison control center or doctor immediately.
- Made in USA
- Storage
- Other Information: ~ Store at room temperature in a dry place
Source: label statements in DSLD label 72328.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gelatin, Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, FD&C Red #40, Maltodextrin, Whey Protein, FD&C Blue #2, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Yellow #6, Propylene Glycol, Triacetin.
How many labels does Thera-M have?
One label is on file, entered on March 24, 2017.
- Label 72328 (current) Entered March 24, 2017 · on the market · 130 caplets · UPC 8 37864 00052 1
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Plus Pharma (distributor), Commack, NY. All Plus Pharma products.