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Multigen Caplets

product on market Capsule Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Safety: 92/100
92/100

This product looks safe

  • elemental Iron: 70mg is 1.6× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (45mg)
  • 40% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

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This formula combines Vitamin C, B12, and iron to support metabolic function and red blood cell production. The inclusion of stomach substance and succinic acid suggests a focus on digestive absorption, though research evidence for this specific combination is limited. Overall, the profile maintains a high safety score.

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Safety Alerts

elemental Iron: 70mg is 1.6× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (45mg)

Label

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Label for Multigen Caplets
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Label Data

1 Caplet(s)
Serving Size
Other Combinations
Product Type
40%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin C
10 mcg
4.2× RDA — above typical dose 139 studies (A:1, B:44)
Exceeds UL by 1.6× (UL: 45 mg) 505 studies (A:17, B:273)
Succinic Acid
75 mg
desiccated Stomach substance
50 mg

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline Cellulose Dicalcium Phosphate Croscarmellose Sodium Stearic Acid Crospovidone Hypromellose Citric Acid Soy Polysaccharides Magnesium Silicate Titanium Dioxide Triacetin Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Silica Mineral Oil Magnesium Stearate Polyvinylpyrrolidone Caramel color
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Unverified All Other
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Dosage and Administration: Usual adult dosage is 1 caplet daily, or as directed by a physician or healthcare provider.

Warnings & Precautions

Do not use this product if the inner safety seal under the cap is torn, broken or missing.

Allergen: Contains Soy.

Contraindications: Multigen Caplets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. All iron compounds are contraindicated in patients with hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis.

Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

Precautions: General: Do not exceed recommended dosage.

If pregnant, or planning to become pregnant or are currently breast-feeding please contact your physician, or health-care provider before using or continuing use.

Pediatric use: Safety and effectiveness in the pediatric population have not been established.

Geriatric use: Clinical studies on this product have not been performed in subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether elderly subjects respond differently from younger subjects. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

Adverse reactions: Adverse reactions with iron supplementation may include constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dark stools and abdominal pain. Adverse reactions with iron therapy are usually transient.

Do not use this product if the inner safety seal under the cap is torn, broken or missing.

To report a serious adverse event contact: 1-800-367-3395.

Formulation Notes

Sumalate is a unique patent-protected iron formulation of Ferrous Asparto Glycinate.

Allergen: Contains Soy.

Indications and usage: For the dietary management of individuals with distinct nutritional needs for anemias responsive to oral iron supplementation, such as hypochromic anemia associated with pregnancy, chronic or acute blood loss, dietary restriction, metabolic disease and post surgical convalescence. Multigen is labeled as a medical food intended for use under the active and ongoing medical supervision requiring medical care on a recurring basis for, among other things, instructions on the use of the medical food.

Medical foods: Medical Foods are intended for the dietary management of a patient who, because of therapeutic or chronic medical needs, has limited or impaired capacity to ingest, digest, absorb, or metabolize ordinary foodstuffs or certain nutrients, or who has other special medically determined nutrient requirements, the dietary management of which cannot be achieved by the modification of the normal diet alone. Although a medical-food product is intended for use under the active and ongoing medical supervision, FDA does not require a prescription.

Additional Information

51991-543-60

Detailed description Beige, film-coated caplet, debossed B543

Important facts about Multigen, Multigen Plus and Multigen Folic Caplets Multigen, Multigen Plus and Multigen Folic contain the same active ingredients as Chromagen, Chromagen Forte and Chromagen FA Tablets, formerly marketed by Ther-Rx Corporation.

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How supplied: Multigen Caplets are available as a film-coated beige, capsule-shaped tablet, debossed “B543”. Supplied in bottles of 90 caplets, 51991-543-90.

Store at 25(0)C (77(0)F); excursions permitted to 15(0)-30(0)C (59(0)-86(0)F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature. Protect from light and moisture. Dispense in a tight, light resistant container with a child-resistant closure as defined in the USP/NF.

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Metadata

Product Details

DSLD Entry Date2019-12-22
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
DSLD ID208742
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

371
Research Sources
54
Avg Quality
148
Meta Analysis
82
Systematic Review
71
Rct
62
Clinical Trial
2
Regulatory Source
1
Cochrane Review
1
Narrative Review
1
Other
1
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