Centrum Kids Chewables by Centrum — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

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No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
64% of ingredients have research evidence

A Label Compliance Grade

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Label Data

0.5 Tablet(s) Serving Size

80 Servings

Multi-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM) Product Type

64% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

5 Calorie(s)

Total Carbohydrates

1 Gram(s)

Vitamin A

1500 IU (30% DV)

Vitamin C

60 mg (75% DV)

Vitamin D

400 IU (50% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.7× RDA of 0.015 mg) 📚 604 studies (Tier A: 16, B: 251)

RDA 0.015mg This product: 0.01mg UL 0.1mg

Vitamin E

30 IU (150% DV)

✅ 1.3× RDA — within safe limits 📚 177 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 90)

RDA 15mg This product: 20.1mg UL 1000mg

Vitamin K

10 mcg

✅ Within RDA (0.1× RDA of 0.12 mg) 📚 273 studies (Tier A: 9, B: 175)

RDA 0.12mg This product: 0.01mg

Thiamine

1.5 mg (107% DV)

✅ 1.2× RDA — within safe limits 📚 76 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 33)

RDA 1.2mg This product: 1.5mg

Riboflavin

1.7 mg (106% DV)

✅ 1.3× RDA — within safe limits 📚 12 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 1.7mg

Niacin

20 mg (111% DV)

✅ 1.4× RDA — within safe limits 📚 193 studies (Tier A: 5, B: 63)

RDA 14mg This product: 20mg UL 35mg

Vitamin B6

2 mg (143% DV)

✅ 1.5× RDA — within safe limits 📚 113 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 35)

RDA 1.3mg This product: 2mg UL 100mg

Folic Acid

400 mcg (100% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 0.4 mg) 📚 225 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 0.4mg UL 1.0mg

Vitamin B12

6 mcg (100% DV)

✅ 2.5× RDA — within safe limits 📚 138 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 44)

RDA 0.0024mg This product: 0.006mg

Biotin

45 mcg (15% DV)

✅ 1.5× RDA — within safe limits 📚 26 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.03mg This product: 0.045mg

Pantothenic Acid

10 mg (100% DV)

✅ 2.0× RDA — within safe limits 📚 1 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 5mg This product: 10mg

Calcium

108 mg (7% DV)

Iron

8 mg (40% DV)

Phosphorus

50 mg (3% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.1× RDA of 700 mg) 📚 12 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 3)

RDA 700mg This product: 50mg UL 4000mg

Iodine

150 mcg (107% DV)

✅ Within RDA (1.0× RDA of 0.15 mg) 📚 243 studies (Tier A: 4, B: 133)

RDA 0.15mg This product: 0.15mg UL 1.1mg

Magnesium

40 mg (10% DV)

📊 Market median: 4002.0mg (1 products) 📚 20 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 2)

This product: 40mg

Zinc

15 mg (94% DV)

✅ 1.4× RDA — within safe limits 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 15mg UL 40mg

Copper

2 mg (100% DV)

✅ 2.2× RDA — within safe limits 📚 36 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.9mg This product: 2mg UL 10mg

Manganese

1 mg

✅ Within RDA (0.4× RDA of 2.3 mg) 📚 8 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 2.3mg This product: 1mg UL 11mg

Chromium

20 mcg

✅ Within RDA (0.6× RDA of 0.035 mg) 📚 197 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 55)

RDA 0.035mg This product: 0.02mg

Molybdenum

20 mcg

✅ Within RDA (0.4× RDA of 0.045 mg) 📚 2 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 0.045mg This product: 0.02mg UL 2mg

Other Ingredients

Sucrose Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Microcrystalline Cellulose Mannitol Calcium Carbonate Magnesium Oxide Ascorbic Acid Mono- and Di-Glycerides pregelatinized Corn Starch Stearic Acid Maltodextrin DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate Contains Less Than 2% of

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (76% of products) Nutrient (58% of products)

Target Groups

Children 4 or More Years of Age Children more than 1 but less than 4

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Suggested Use: Children 2 and 3 years of age, chew approximately 1/2 tablet daily with food. Children 4 years of age and older, chew one (1) tablet daily with food.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Not formulated for use in children less than 2 years of age.

Do not exceed suggested use.

As with any supplement, if your child is taking medication, consult your pediatrician before use.

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.

Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine. Important Information: Long-term intake of high levels of vitamin A (excluding that sourced from beta-carotene) may increase the risk of osteoporosis in adults. Do not take this product if taking other vitamin A supplements.

Bottle sealed with printed foil under cap. Do not use if foil is torn.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Vitamins & minerals to help support normal growth & maintain health.

Helps support healthy growth & development

Additional Information

Store at room temperature. Keep bottle tightly closed. Protect from moisture.

Made in Canada

Refers to key nutrients for growth and development.

Product Details

UPC / SKU 3 0005 4237 20 0

DSLD Entry Date 2020-04-23

Product Type Multi-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM)

Form Tablet or Pill

Brand Centrum

DSLD ID 218441

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

337 Research Sources

54 Avg Quality Score

161 Meta Analysis

68 Systematic Review

51 Rct

48 Clinical Trial

2 Other

2 Regulatory Source

1 Narrative Review

1 Cochrane Review

1 Guideline

1 Openfda Safety

A Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from six months to five years of age

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants six months of age or less

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2011

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for reducing the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2011

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplements for preventing mortality, illness, and blindness in children aged under 5: systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta Analysis BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2011

PubMed DOI

A Fortification of staple foods with vitamin A for vitamin A deficiency

Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants one to six months of age

Narrative Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A and fish oils for preventing the progression of retinitis pigmentosa

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020

PubMed DOI

A Exercise training-induced changes in exerkine concentrations may be relevant to the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Meta Analysis Journal of sport and health science 2023

PubMed DOI

A Food fortification with multiple micronutrients: impact on health outcomes in general population

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019

PubMed DOI

A Oral vitamin A supplements to prevent acute upper respiratory tract infections in children up to seven years of age

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024

PubMed DOI

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