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Vitamin B12

11 ingredients on file in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database, top 39% by ingredient count. Currently on-market in the U.S.

11
Ingredients
Top 39%
By ingredient count
6
Nutrient categories
On Market by Carotec Verify with NIH DSLD → · FDA overview →

Vitamin B12 is a vitamin supplement by Carotec in lozenge form, listing 11 ingredients in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. Currently listed as on-market. Daily Value percentages shown below are based on FDA reference daily intake amounts for adults.

Product Details

Form
Lozenge
Database Entry Date
2024-11-22
Ingredients
11

Supplement Facts (11 Ingredients)

MecobalActive
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Xylitol
Xylitol
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Dibasic Calcium Phosphate
Calcium
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Cellulose
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Magnesium Stearate
Magnesium
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Malic Acid
Malic Acid
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Cherry Flavor, Natural
cherry (unspecified)
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Beet, Powder
Beet
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported

How does Vitamin B12 compare?

Ingredients listed on each label, against the vitamin category average of 6.8. Data from the NIH DSLD.

Vitamin B1211
100% Natural E Liquid2
Vitamin average6.8

Vitamin B12 lists 9 ingredients more than 100% Natural E Liquid. That is 4 above the vitamin average.

What the Label Data Shows

According to NIH DSLD label rows, Vitamin B12 sits in the top 39% of products with a countable formula by declared ingredient count.

Vitamin B12 is cataloged in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) as a vitamin supplement built from 11 ingredients from Carotec, sold in lozenge form. These ingredients span 6 nutrient categories, mineral, vitamin, non-nutrient/non-botanical, botanical, and 2 more, reflecting a multi-component formula rather than a single-nutrient product.

Across a broader 11-ingredient formula, 11 of 11 lack a percentage Daily Value in the available source record, leaving their regulatory reference status unspecified on this page.

Market status matters for supplement research. This product is currently listed as on-market in the DSLD, with its label first entered into the database on 2024-11-22. An on-market listing means the product is currently sold in the United States; the DSLD catalogs the label as submitted but does not independently verify the claims or evaluate safety or efficacy.

About the DSLD database

The DSLD is a label database, not an FDA approval list, under the 1994 DSHEA framework, dietary supplements do not require pre-market approval, and label information reflects what manufacturers self-declare rather than independent laboratory verification. This page presents factual label data for reference only and is not medical advice; consult a licensed healthcare provider before making decisions about any supplement.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) Supplement label data for Vitamin B12: ingredients, % Daily Value, market status, brand · 2026 DSLD captures manufacturer-self-declared label information; the NIH does not verify accuracy or evaluate safety/efficacy. Dietary supplements are regulated under DSHEA 1994, no pre-market FDA approval is required.

Nationwide supplements with similar label profiles

Two DSLD-derived peer sets for Vitamin B12, both outside the Carotec brand so the neighborhoods are not catalog containment (the same-type Nearby block above stays type-local).

Similar ingredient count

Nearest cross-brand formulas by declared ingredient count (11 here).

HCL Breakthrough · BiOptimizers 11 ing. Herbal Power Flush · BiOptimizers 11 ing. TrueProstate · NatureCity 11 ing. TrueOmega-3 975 mg · NatureCity 11 ing. EPA · Dr. Rico Perez 11 ing. Probiotic · Dr. Rico Perez 11 ing. BCAA 2:1:1 Lemon Lime · Swolverine 11 ing. ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll Concentrate · Herbs Etc. 11 ing.

Similar Lozenge peers

Nearest same-form formulas from other brands.

Tummydrops Enchanted Spice Intense Ginger Flavor · Tummydrops 11 ing. Tummydrops Strawberry Ginger Flavor · Tummydrops 11 ing. Zinc Lozenges 15 mg · Ron Teeguarden Nutraceuticals 11 ing. Tummydrops Double Ginger Peach · Tummydrops 11 ing. Tummydrops Natural Ginger · Tummydrops 11 ing. Tummydrops Sweet Blackberry Ginger Flavor · Tummydrops 11 ing. Tummydrops Sweet Ginger Pear · Tummydrops 11 ing. Biotin Lozenge 5000 mcg Natural Peach, Strawberry, Banana Flavor · Solaray 11 ing.

Ingredient Breakdown by Category

mineral
3
Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Stearate
vitamin
2
MecobalActive, Vitamin B12
non-nutrient/non-botanical
2
Xylitol, Malic Acid
botanical
2
Cherry Flavor, Natural, Beet, Powder
other
1
Microcrystalline Cellulose
fatty acid
1
Stearic Acid

Daily Value Coverage

0
Above 100% DV
0
Below 100% DV
11
%DV not reported in source

Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients are in Vitamin B12? ▼
Vitamin B12 contains 11 ingredients. By declared ingredient count it sits in the top 39% of DSLD products PlainVitamins places. Ingredients span 6 categories: mineral, vitamin, non-nutrient/non-botanical, botanical, other, fatty acid.
Who manufactures Vitamin B12? ▼
Vitamin B12 is currently manufactured by Carotec. It is classified as a Vitamin supplement in lozenge form.
Is Vitamin B12 still available for purchase? ▼
Yes, Vitamin B12 is currently listed as on-market in the NIH DSLD database.
What is the serving size of Vitamin B12? ▼
The serving size is not specified.
What type of supplement is Vitamin B12? ▼
Vitamin B12 is classified as a "Vitamin" supplement in the NIH database. This category includes products primarily composed of vitamin ingredients. Across the full DSLD catalog, products fall into 9 possible categories: Vitamin, Mineral, Botanical, Amino Acid & Protein, Non-Nutrient, Fat & Fatty Acid, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Botanical with Nutrients, and Other Combinations.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2025. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

Supplement label data sourced from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. The DSLD contains label information from dietary supplement products marketed in the United States.

Daily Value (DV) percentages are based on Source: FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Reference Daily Intake (RDI) values for adults. Products marked "Off Market" may no longer be available for purchase but their label data remains in the database for reference.

Disclaimer, Not Medical Advice

Label data from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). This information is for educational and reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or combining any dietary supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.

Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Every figure on PlainVitamins is rendered directly from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the NIH DSLD, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.