Major Pharmaceuticals Tab-A-Vite with Beta Carotene Multiple Vitamins supplement bottle
Major Pharmaceuticals

Tab-A-Vite with Beta Carotene Multiple Vitamins

What We Researched
12 active ingredients analyzed · 27 inactive ingredients decoded · 2 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate) 3000 IU 60%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg 100%
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 400 IU 100%
Vitamin E (as DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) 30 IU 100%
Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 1.5 mg 100%
Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin) 1.7 mg 100%
Niacinamide (as Vitamin B3) 20 mg 100%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2 mg 100%
Folic Acid 400 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 6 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg 100%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 45 mg 5%
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) Fair
  • Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate) Fair
  • Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin) Good
  • Niacinamide (as Vitamin B3) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folic Acid Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate) Fair
Other Ingredients Very Poor

Fillers & Additives

  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Gelatin
  • Dicalcium Phosphate
  • Croscarmellose Sodium
  • Hypromellose
  • Starch
  • Silica
  • Talc High
  • Stearic Acid
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Acacia
  • Maltodextrin
  • Polyvinylpyrrolidone
  • FD&C Red No. 40 Lake High
  • Sucrose
  • Mineral Oil Medium
  • Titanium Dioxide High
  • Triacetin
  • FD&C Yellow No. 6 Lake High
  • Sodium Ascorbate
  • Triglycerides
  • Sodium Benzoate Medium
  • Glucose
  • Tocopherols
  • Sorbic Acid
  • FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake High
  • BHT Medium
Efficacy Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate) 3000 IU Under-dosed
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 400 IU Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) 30 IU Effective
  • Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 1.5 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin) 1.7 mg Effective
  • Niacinamide (as Vitamin B3) 20 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2 mg Effective
  • Folic Acid 400 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 6 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 45 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate) 3000 IU 60%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg 100%
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 400 IU 100%
Vitamin E (as DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) 30 IU 100%
Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 1.5 mg 100%
Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin) 1.7 mg 100%
Niacinamide (as Vitamin B3) 20 mg 100%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2 mg 100%
Folic Acid 400 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 6 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg 100%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 45 mg 5%

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Gelatin Safe

Forms the capsule shell that holds the supplement contents.

Dicalcium Phosphate Safe

Serves as both a filler and a supplemental source of calcium and phosphorus.

Croscarmellose Sodium Safe

Helps tablets break apart and dissolve quickly in the stomach.

Hypromellose Safe

Forms vegetarian capsule shells. Dissolves easily in the stomach.

Starch Generally_safe

It is used as a filler, binder, or thickener.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Talc Avoid

It is used to improve powder flow and prevent clumping.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Acacia Generally_safe

It is used as a binder or thickener.

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Polyvinylpyrrolidone Generally_safe

It is used to bind ingredients together.

FD&C Red No. 40 Lake Unknown
Sucrose Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener.

Mineral Oil Caution

It is used as a lubricant or emollient.

Titanium Dioxide Caution

Used as a whitening agent in tablet coatings and capsules.

Triacetin Generally_safe

It is used as a solvent or humectant.

FD&C Yellow No. 6 Lake Unknown
Sodium Ascorbate Safe

It helps to stabilize the pH and prevent oxidation.

Triglycerides Generally_safe

They may be used as a carrier or to improve absorption of fat-soluble ingredients.

Sodium Benzoate Caution

Prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid supplements.

Glucose Generally_safe

It is used as a filler, sweetener, or to improve the flow of powders.

Tocopherols Safe

Prevents oxidation of oils and fats in supplements.

Sorbic Acid Generally_safe

It is used as a preservative to prevent the growth of mold and yeast.

FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake Unknown
BHT Caution

Prevents oxidation and rancidity in oil-containing supplements.

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Brand Trust Report
Major Pharmaceuticals

Founded 1982 · Livonia, MI, United States · 18 products · major-rugby.com/

Transparency

1 claim

Violation History

9 incidents
Recall ChlorproMAZINE Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 25mg/50mg/100mg/200mg2025-09-16Source
Recall Gabapentin 100MG CAPSULES2025-06-17Source
Lawsuit Violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) through website tracking technology.2024Source
Recall Polyvinyl Alcohol, 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops and Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Dextran/Hypromellose, 0.1%/0.3%)2023-10-31Source
Recall Dronabinol Capsules, USP, 2.5 mg and Ziprasidone Hydrochloride Capsules, 20 mg2023-06-23Source
Lawsuit Parent company Cardinal Health, along with other distributors, was involved in lawsuits alleging their role in fueling the opioid crisis.2022Source
Recall Valsartan2018-07-13Source
Recall All liquid products manufactured by PharmaTech LLC and distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories2017-08-10Source
Lawsuit Parent company Cardinal Health agreed to a $44 million settlement for alleged violations of the Controlled Substances Act by failing to report suspicious orders of controlled substances.2016Source
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Is Major Pharmaceuticals Tab-A-Vite with Beta Carotene Multiple Vitamins a good supplement?

Major Pharmaceuticals Tab-A-Vite with Beta Carotene Multiple Vitamins received a product quality score of 58/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 12 active ingredients Of the 27 inactive ingredients, 10 are rated safe and 4 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Major Pharmaceuticals Tab-A-Vite with Beta Carotene Multiple Vitamins?

Major Pharmaceuticals Tab-A-Vite with Beta Carotene Multiple Vitamins contains 12 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Acetate) (3000 IU), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) (60 mg), Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) (400 IU), Vitamin E (as DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) (30 IU), Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine Mononitrate) (1.5 mg), Vitamin B2 (as Riboflavin) (1.7 mg), and 6 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Major Pharmaceuticals Tab-A-Vite with Beta Carotene Multiple Vitamins safe to take?

Major Pharmaceuticals Tab-A-Vite with Beta Carotene Multiple Vitamins has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 27 inactive ingredients, 10 are rated safe. 4 ingredients are flagged for review: Mineral Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Benzoate. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

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