Vp-Pnv-DHA
by Virtus Pharmaceuticals · softgel capsule · 30 softgels
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 3 69543 22330 8
- DSLD label 264213
- Serving 1 softgel
- 30 servings
Vp-Pnv-DHA by Virtus Pharmaceuticals lists 17 ingredients, 17 with an amount per serving of 1 softgel, such as 2,500 IU of vitamin A, 80 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 30 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 18, 2021.
What is in Vp-Pnv-DHA?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 softgel. 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 Vitamin A Palmitate | 2,500 IU | 31% | 59% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 80 mg | 133% | 61% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3 | 400 IU (10 mcg) | 100% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol | 30 IU | 100% | 44% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamine Mononitrateas Vitamin B1 | 6 mg | 353% | Higher than 55% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 2.2 mg | 110% | 59% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| Niacin | 20 mg | 100% | 46% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | 16 mg | 640% | Higher than 70% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 1 mg | 125% | Higher than 93% of 7,022 products listing folate (median 400 mcg). |
| Cyanocobalaminas Vitamin B12 | 12 mcg | 150% | 63% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Carbonate | 50 mg | 4% | 72% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous Fumarate | 28 mg | 156% | Higher than 92% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Oxide | 30 mg | 7% | 75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Oxide | 20 mg | 133% | Higher than 79% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Copperas Cupric Sulfate | 1 mg | 50% | 40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| DHA and EPA | 215.8 mg | ||
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 15.8 mg | 97% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) give more (median 300 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 200 mg | 54% of 3,627 products listing DHA give more (median 232 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 264213 (entered December 18, 2021), 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:
- Its 1,000 mcg of folic acid (filed by NIH under folate) is higher than 93% of the 7,022 folate products that print an amount; 183 list more.
- Its 28 mg of iron is higher than 92% of the 6,910 iron products that print an amount; 459 list more.
- 97% of the 3,134 products that print an amount of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) list more than its 15.8 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg).
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 Vp-Pnv-DHA's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Prenatal DHANoor Vitamins 15 shared, 83% alike
- Prenatal Multi + DHAMama's Select 15 shared, 80% alike
- OB Complete ChewableVertical Pharmaceuticals 14 shared, 78% alike
- WesNate DHAWP Westminster Pharmaceuticals 14 shared, 77% alike
- Prenatal Multivitamin with MineralsNature's Blend 15 shared, 77% alike
- Marvel The Amazing Spider-Man CompleteSundown 16 shared, 76% 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
- Dosage and Administration: 1 softgel capsule daily, or as prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner regardless of lactation status.
- Warnings
- Description: VP-PNV-DHA is a prescription regimen of prenatal multi-vitamin, multi-mineral, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements and should be administered under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner.
- Caution: Ingestion of more than 3 grams per day of omega-3 fatty acids (ALA, EPA, and DHA) may have potential antithrombotic activities, or effects, and may increase bleeding times.
- Administration of omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA, should be avoided in patients with inherited or acquired bleeding diathesis, including those taking anticoagulants. Exercise caution to ensure that the prescribed dosage of DHA does not exceed 1 gram (1000 mg) per day.
- 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.
- Caution: High levels of folic acid may, especially in older adults, hide signs of vitamin B-12 deficiency (such as pernicious anemia), a condition that can cause nerve damage.
- Call your licensed medical practitioner about side effects. You may report side effects by calling Virtus at 1-888-848-3593 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
- Contains fish oil and soy.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Gluten free
- Storage
- Store at controlled room temperature 20 degrees-25 degrees C (68 degrees-77 degrees F). [See USP]. Protect from light and moisture.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 264213.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified, Beeswax, Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, FD&C Blue #2 Lake, Titanium Dioxide, Ethyl Vanillin.
How many labels does Vp-Pnv-DHA have?
One label is on file, entered on December 18, 2021.
- Label 264213 (current) Entered December 18, 2021 · on the market · 30 softgels · UPC 3 69543 22330 8
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC (distributor), Tampa, FL. All Virtus Pharmaceuticals products.