Ultra Preventive EZ Easy Swallow Multivitamin
by Douglas Laboratories · tablet or pill · 240 tablets
- Off the market since December 2015 (NIH)
- UPC 3 10539 03678 5
- DSLD label 31451
- Serving 8 tablets
- 30 servings
Ultra Preventive EZ Easy Swallow Multivitamin by Douglas Laboratories lists 72 ingredients, 52 with an amount per serving of 8 tablets, such as 15,000 IU of vitamin A, 700 mg of vitamin C, 1,000 IU (25 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 400 IU of vitamin E; 20 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 25, 2014.
What is in Ultra Preventive EZ Easy Swallow Multivitamin?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 8 tablets. 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-Carotene, D. Salina, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as [5,000 IU] 33% Vitamin A Palmitate, as [10,000 IU] 67% Natural Beta-Carotene, from D. Salina (Form: with full spectrum carotenoids Note: Including Beta-Carotene, Alpha-Carotene, Zeaxanthin, Cryptoxanthin and addidtional Lutein and Lycopene.) Genus: D. Species: Salina) | 15,000 IU | 300% | Higher than 93% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin CVitamin C Note: complex | 700 mg | 1,167% | Higher than 90% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Ascorbic Acid | no amount given | ||
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | no amount given | ||
| Calcium Ascorbate | no amount given | ||
| Magnesium Ascorbate | no amount given | ||
| Vitamin D3 | 1,000 IU (25 mcg) | 250% | Higher than 59% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl, Mixed TocopherolsVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl, plus mixed Tocopherols) Note: natural | 400 IU | 1,333% | Higher than 91% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamine | 100 mg | 6,667% | Higher than 94% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 50 mg | 2,941% | Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacin/Niacinamide | 190 mg | 950% | Higher than 95% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 5.4 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B-6 Complexas Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 Complex (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) | 100 mg | 5,000% | Higher than 76% of 62 products listing pyridoxine (vitamin B6) (median 25 mg). |
| Folateas L-MethylfolateFolate (Form: as L-Methylfolate (Alt. Name: Metafolin)) | 800 mcg | 200% | Higher than 81% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin | 250 mcg | 4,167% | Higher than 77% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 100% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 500 mg | 5,000% | Higher than 98% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: from Calcium Complex (Form: {Calcium} Citrate, {Calcium} Ascorbate, {Calcium} Carbonate)) | 100 mg | 10% | 53% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp) | 200 mcg | 133% | Higher than 87% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesium Complexas Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium Complex (Form: as Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Oxide) | 100 mg | 25% | The label names the compound (Magnesium Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the magnesium it holds, so it is not placed among other products. |
| Zincas Zinc Amino Acid ChelateZinc (Form: as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | 25 mg | 167% | Higher than 85% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium Krebs Cycle ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Krebs Note: Krebs = Citrate, Fumarate, Malate, Glutarate and Succinate Complex.) | 200 mcg | 286% | Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Amino Acid Chelate) | 2 mg | 100% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese ComplexManganese (Form: as Manganese Complex (Form: Manganese Aspartate, Manganese Sulfate)) | 10 mg | 500% | Higher than 93% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| ChromiumChromium Note: Organically bound with GTF activity-low allergenicity | 200 mcg | 167% | Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Krebs ComplexMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Krebs Complex (Form: Molybdenum Citrate, Molybdenum Fumarate, Molybdenum Malate, Molybdenum Glutarate, and Molybdenum Succinate)) | 100 mcg | 133% | Higher than 86% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassium Complexas Potassium Aspartate, Potassium ChloridePotassium Complex (Form: as Potassium Aspartate, Potassium Chloride) | 99 mg | 2% | The label names the compound (Potassium Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the potassium it holds, so it is not placed among other products. |
| LuteinLutein Note: natural | 6 mg | Higher than 63% of 2,493 products listing lutein (median 3 mg). | |
| LycopeneLycopene Note: natural | 6 mg | Higher than 79% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg). | |
| Zeaxanthin | 1 mg | 42% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Other Minerals, Nutrients and Trace Elements: | no amount given | ||
| Inositol | 100 mg | Higher than 76% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). | |
| Trace Elementsas Sea VegetationTrace Elements (Form: from Sea Vegetation) | ~ 100 mcg | ||
| Choline | 60 mg | 11%* | Higher than 66% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline Bitartrate, Choline Citratefrom 150 mg Choline Citrate, {Choline} Bitartrate | 150 mg | ||
| Paba | 50 mg | Higher than 62% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 mg). | |
| Boronas Boron Aspartate, Boron CitrateBoron Complex (Form: as Boron Aspartate, Boron Citrate) | 1.5 mg | Higher than 58% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). | |
| Vanadiumas Vanadium Krebs Cycle ChelatesVanadium (Form: from Vanadium Krebs Complex (Form: {Vanadium} Citrate, {Vanadium} Fumarate, {Vanadium} Malate, {Vanadium} Glutarate, and {Vanadium} Succinate)) | 50 mcg | Higher than 59% of 1,744 products listing vanadium (median 25 mcg). | |
| Amino Acids and Enzymes | no amount given | ||
| L-Cysteine/N-Acetyl L-Cysteineas L-Cysteine, N-Acetyl L-Cysteine | 150 mg | ||
| Betaine | 114 mg | 56% of 731 products listing betaine give more (median 250 mg). |
Show the other 40 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| from 150 mg Betaine HCl | 150 mg | Higher than 71% of 914 products listing betaine hydrochloride (median 50 mg). | |
| BromelainBromelain Note: 2,000 GDU/g | 50 mg | 50% of 1,337 products listing bromelain give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Glutamic Acid | 20 mg | 78% of 697 products listing glutamic acid give more (median 80 mg). | |
| L-Glutamic Acid Hydrochloridefrom 25 mg Glutamic Acid HCl | 20 mg | ||
| L-Methionine | 12.5 mg | 87% of 981 products listing METHIONINE give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Bioflavonoids and Proanthocyanidins | no amount given | ||
| Rose Hips | 100 mg | Higher than 78% of 397 products listing dog rose (median 25 mg). | |
| Lemon Bioflavonoids | 100 mg | Higher than 62% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg). | |
| Red Wine Proanthocyanidins/Pine Bark Extract | 50 mg | ||
| Red Wine Proanthocyanidins | no amount given | ||
| Pine bark extract | no amount given | ||
| Hesperidin | 35 mg | Higher than 64% of 552 products listing hesperidin (median 20 mg). | |
| Rutin | 25 mg | 37% of 1,232 products listing rutin give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Vegetables Fruits and Herbs | no amount given | ||
| Proprietary Organic Fruit and Vegetable Blend | 700 mg | ||
| organic Beet powder | no amount given | ||
| organic Carrot powder | no amount given | ||
| organic Black Currant powder | no amount given | ||
| organic Blueberry powder | no amount given | ||
| organic Broccoli powder | no amount given | ||
| organic Concord Grape powder | no amount given | ||
| organic Green Cabbage powder | no amount given | ||
| organic Collard Greens powder | no amount given | ||
| organic Mountain Cranberry powder | no amount given | ||
| organic Kale powder | no amount given | ||
| organic Parsley powder | no amount given | ||
| organic Pomegranate powder | no amount given | ||
| organic Raspberry powder | no amount given | ||
| organic Spinach powder | no amount given | ||
| GarlicGarlic PlantPart: bulb Note: odorless | 100 mg | 58% of 1,075 products listing garlic give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Cauliflower | 100 mg | 29% of 45 products listing cauliflower give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Spirulina | 100 mg | 71% of 709 products listing blue-green algae give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Chlorella | 100 mg | 65% of 526 products listing chlorella give more (median 300 mg). | |
| Green Papaya extract | 100 mg | Higher than 62% of 250 products listing papaya (median 50 mg). | |
| Blackberry | 80 mg | 55% of 84 products listing blackberry give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Celery powder | 70 mg | 64% of 221 products listing celery give more (median 75 mg). | |
| Black Radish powder | 70 mg | 69% of 88 products listing radish give more (median 450 mg). | |
| Apricot powder | 70 mg | 65% of 49 products listing apricot give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Green Tea extract | 50 mg | 69% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Apple Pectin | 50 mg | 54% of 526 products listing pectin give more (median 86 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 31451 (entered March 25, 2014), 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:
- Its 15,000 IU of vitamin A is higher than 93% of the 5,772 vitamin A products that print an amount; 326 list more.
- Its 400 IU of vitamin E is higher than 91% of the 6,459 vitamin E products that print an amount; 120 list more.
- Its 100 mg of thiamin is higher than 94% of the 9,830 thiamin products that print an amount; 163 list more.
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 190 mg of niacin, 5.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- Its 500 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 98% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 58 list more.
- Its 10 mg of manganese is higher than 93% of the 7,016 manganese products that print an amount; 228 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 Ultra Preventive EZ Easy Swallow Multivitamin's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Ultra Preventative XPureFormulas · off the market 65 shared, 88% alike
- eMultiEvolved Natural Solutions · off the market 63 shared, 86% alike
- Ultra Preventive EZDouglas Laboratories · off the market 62 shared, 83% alike
- Ultra Preventive Easy SwallowDouglas Laboratories 62 shared, 83% alike
- Longevity Support PackDouglas Laboratories 58 shared, 72% alike
- Ultra Cardio Support PackDouglas Laboratories 59 shared, 72% 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 Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 8 tablets daily or as directed by your healthcare professional. This product is best taken with meals.
- Warnings
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- This product contains NO yeast, gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
- Storage
- For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place.(59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)
Source: label statements in DSLD label 31451.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Dextrose, Magnesium Silicate, Glycerin, Caramel color, natural Vanilla flavor.
How many labels does Ultra Preventive EZ Easy Swallow Multivitamin have?
3 labels are on file under this name since July 25, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 31451 (current) Entered March 25, 2014 · off the market December 15, 2015 · 240 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03678 5
- Label 31419 Entered March 25, 2014 · off the market December 15, 2015 · 120 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03677 8
- Label 10691 Entered July 25, 2012 · off the market July 31, 2013 · 240 tablets · UPC 3 10539 03678 5
DSLD also links this label to: Ultra Preventive EZ (package size difference, same product), Ultra Preventive Easy Swallow (package size difference, same product), Ultra Preventive Easy Swallow (image difference, same product), Ultra Preventive Easy Swallow (package size difference, same product), Ultra Preventive (image difference, same product), Ultra Preventive (package size 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 Douglas Laboratories (manufacturer), Pittsburgh, PA. All Douglas Laboratories products.