Basic Preventive 3 (Plus Iron)®
Other CombinationsBrand: Douglas Laboratories
Net Contents
180 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
6 Tablet(s)
Servings Per Container
30
Supplement Form
Tablet or Pill
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
3 10539 03847 5
Product Version
Formula #201385
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
30 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.
Label includes a proprietary blend, so some individual amounts are not itemized.
24 ingredients report a %DV; 20 meet or exceed 100% DV.
Label states: Gluten-Free.
This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.
Allergen Guide
Contains
- Milk
- Soy
- Gluten
Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 6 Tablet(s) · 1 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A(Beta-Carotene, Fish Oil, Vitamin A Acetate) | 25000 IU | 500% |
| Vitamin C | 1200 mg | 2000% |
| Calcium Ascorbate | — | — |
| Magnesium Aspartate-Ascorbate | — | — |
| Potassium Aspartate-Ascorbate | — | — |
| Ascorbic Acid | — | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 100 IU | 25% |
| Vitamin E(D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) | 400 IU | 1333% |
| Vitamin K1 | 60 mcg | 75% |
| Thiamine(Thiamine Mononitrate) | 100 mg | 6667% |
| Riboflavin | 50 mg | 2941% |
| Niacin(Niacin, Niacinamide) | 200 mg | 1000% |
| Vitamin B6(Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 50 mg | 2500% |
| Folic Acid | 800 mcg | 200% |
| Vitamin B12(Cyanocobalamin) | 100 mcg | 1667% |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 100% |
| Pantothenic Acid(D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 400 mg | 4000% |
| Calcium(Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate) | 500 mg | 50% |
| Iron(Ferronyl Iron Carbonyl) | 20 mg | 111% |
| Iodine(Kelp) | 150 mcg | 100% |
| Magnesium Complex(Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Oxide) | 500 mg | 125% |
| Zinc(Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | 20 mg | 133% |
| Selenium(Selenium Amino Acid Chelate) | 200 mcg | 286% |
| Copper(Copper Amino Acid Chelate) | 2 mg | 100% |
| Manganese(Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) | 20 mg | 1000% |
| Chromium(Chromium Polynicotinate) | 200 mcg | 167% |
| Molybdenum(Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate) | 150 mcg | 200% |
| Potassium | 99 mg | 3% |
| Potassium Aspartate-Ascorbate | — | — |
| Potassium Chloride | — | — |
| Choline(Choline Bitartrate) | 150 mg | — |
| Inositol | 50 mg | — |
| Vanadium(Vanadyl Sulfate) | 39 mcg | — |
| Boron(Boron Aspartate, Boron Citrate) | 2 mg | — |
| Para-Aminobenzoic Acid | 50 mg | — |
| Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex | 100 mg | — |
Not Present
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 6 tablets daily with food or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: Children
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under the age of 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
This product contains Vitamin K, which intereferes with prescription blood-thinning drugs Coumadin and Warfarin.
Precautions re: Children
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Precautions re: All Other
Tamper resistant package, do not use if inner seal is missing.
Precautions re: All Other
Do not take this product before consulting with your healthcare provider.
Storage
Storage
For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)
Formulation
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
This product contains NO yeast, gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
FDA Statements
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Other Label Statements
General: Product/Version Code
Formula #201385
Manufacturer & Distributor
Manufacturer
Douglas Laboratories
600 Boyce Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205, USA
1.800.245.440
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Research & Studies
Preventing and controlling iron deficiency anaemia through primary health care: a guide for health administrators and programme managers
…, SK Sood, SG Srikantia, World Health Organization - 1989 - iris.who.int
… is poorly absorbed, as is often the case in developing countries, iron supplementation is essential. During … The four basic approaches to the prevention of iron deficiency anaemia are …
1989981 citationsEncyclopedia of dietary supplements
PM Coates, JM Betz, MR Blackman, GM Cragg… - 2010 - books.google.com
… medical professionals strictly as a supplement to the medical professional’s own judgement, knowledge of the patient’s medical … Because of the rapid advances in medical science, any …
2010479 citationsGuideline: Iron supplementation in postpartum women
World Health Organization - 2016 - iris.who.int
… Iron deficiency is one of the most common forms of nutritional deficiencies, … iron deficiency and anaemia during the postpartum period can be serious and have long-term health …
201674 citationsIs zinc supplementation safe for children?
M Orders - naturopathicpediatrics.com
… Personally, I like Seeking Health or Douglas Labs zinc … trace mineral in the body following iron. It acts as a cofactor for … Swallowed capsules are less effective for URI prevention. Zinc …
Lifestyle, minerals and health
JD Campbell - Medical hypotheses, 2001 - Elsevier
… the belief that medicine's main purpose is to cure disease, to that of prevention. Hair mineral … Iron supplements should be chelated; inorganic iron may result in constipation (5). Toxicity …
2001161 citationsGuidelines for the use of iron supplements to prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia
RJ Stoltzfus, ML Dreyfuss - 1998 - foodsystems.org
… fortification of foods with iron, iron supplementation, and other public health measures, such … the iron supplementation for the prevention of birth defects in those who become pregnant. …
19981,076 citations
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Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2014-03-25. DSLD Label ID: 31218. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.
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