Vitafol-OB Caplet by Exeltis USA — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

🟢 98/100

This product looks safe

Folate: 1700mg is 1700.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
73% of ingredients have research evidence

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Safety Alerts

⚠️ Folate: 1700mg is 1700.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

Label Data

1 Caplet(s) Serving Size

30 Servings

Multi-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM) Product Type

73% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin A

810 mcg RAE (60% DV)

Vitamin C

70 mg (60% DV)

Vitamin D

10 mcg (70% 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

13.5 mg (70% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.9× RDA of 15 mg) 📚 177 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 90)

RDA 15mg This product: 13.5mg UL 1000mg

Thiamine

1.6 mg (110% DV)

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

RDA 1.2mg This product: 1.6mg

Riboflavin

1.8 mg (110% DV)

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

RDA 1.3mg This product: 1.8mg

Niacin

18 mg NE (100% DV)

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

RDA 14mg This product: 18mg UL 35mg

Vitamin B6

2.5 mg (130% DV)

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

RDA 1.3mg This product: 2.5mg UL 100mg

Folate

1700 mcg DFE (280% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 1700.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 📚 225 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 1700mg UL 1.0mg

Vitamin B12

12 mcg (430% DV)

📊 5.0× RDA — above typical dose 📚 138 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 44)

RDA 0.0024mg This product: 0.012mg

Calcium

100 mg (8% DV)

Iron

65 mg (240% DV)

Magnesium

25 mg (6% DV)

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

This product: 25mg

Zinc

25 mg (190% DV)

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

RDA 11mg This product: 25mg UL 40mg

Copper

2 mg (150% DV)

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

RDA 0.9mg This product: 2mg UL 10mg

Other Ingredients

Bovine Gelatin Glycerin Microcrystalline Cellulose Croscarmellose Sodium Silicon Dioxide Maltodextrin Copovidone Stearic Acid Water Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Dicalcium Phosphate Acacia Gum Titanium Dioxide Polydextrose Starch Magnesium Stearate Triacetin Food Starch, Modified Mannitol Vitamin E Alcohol Polyethylene Glycol Talc FD&C Blue #1 FD&C Blue #2

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

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

Target Groups

Pregnant Women Adult Female (18 - 50 Years) Lactating Gluten Free Sugar Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Dosage and administration: Before, during and after pregnancy, one caplet and one softgel capsule daily, or as directed by a physician.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

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 a Poison Control Center immediately.

Contains: Soy.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Indications and usage: Vitafol-OB+DHA is indicated to provide vitamin, mineral, and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation prior to conception, throughout pregnancy, and during the postnatal period for the lactating and non-lactating mother.

Vitafol-OB+DHA does not contain fish, fish oils, fish proteins or fish byproducts.

Prenatal Supplement with DHA

Sugar, lactose, gluten and iodine free

Vitafol-OB+DHA (Daily Dose)

Does not contain fish oil

Additional Information

How supplied: Vitafol-OB+DHA is available as a light blue caplet debossed EV0079 and one amber-colored DHA softgel capsule. Available in box of unit-dose pack of 30 (5 child resistant blister cards of 6 caplets and 6 softgel capsules each) (0642-0076-30) and as professional samples (0642-0076-03).

Store at room temperature, approximately 15 Degrees - 30 Degrees C (59 Degrees - 86 Degrees F), avoid excessive heat and moisture.

See package insert for full prescribing information Rx

Unit dose pack

0642-0076-30

Product Details

UPC / SKU 3 0642-0076-30 5

DSLD Entry Date 2024-01-24

Product Type Multi-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM)

Form Other (e.g. tea bag)

Brand Exeltis USA

Bundle Vitafol-OB+DHA

DSLD ID 304793

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

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Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017

PubMed DOI Cochrane

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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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