Rugby Cerovite Jr Children’s Chewable Multivitamin Tablets for Daily Nutrition and supplement bottle
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Cerovite Jr Children’s Chewable Multivitamin Tablets for Daily Nutrition and

What We Researched
31 active ingredients analyzed · 27 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as acetate and beta carotene) 2500.0 IU 50%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate) 60.0 mg 100%
Vitamin D-3 (as cholecalciferol) 400.0 IU 100%
Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 15.0 IU 50%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (as thiamine mononitrate) 1.7 mg 113%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 1.7 mg 100%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 20.0 mg 100%
Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 2.0 mg 100%
Folic Acid 400.0 mcg 100%
Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) 6.0 mcg 100%
Biotin 40.0 mcg 13%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 10.0 mg 100%
Calcium (as calcium carbonate and dicalcium phosphate) 160.0 mg 16%
Iron (as ferrous fumarate) 18.0 mg 100%
Phosphorus (as dicalcium phosphate) 125.0 mg 13%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150.0 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 20.0 mg 5%
Zinc (as zinc oxide) 15.0 mg 100%
Copper (as cupric oxide) 2.0 mg 100%
Manganese (as manganese sulfate) 2.0 mg 100%
Chromium (as chromium chloride) 20.0 mcg 17%
Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 20.0 mcg 27%
Selenium (as sodium selenate) 20.0 mcg 29%
Potassium (as potassium chloride) 40.0 mg 1%
Boron (as sodium borate) 150.0 mcg
Nickel (as nickel sulfate) 5.0 mcg
Vanadium (as sodium metavanadate) 10.0 mcg
Silicon (as silicon dioxide) 5.0 mcg
Bioavailability Fair

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as acetate and beta carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate) Good
  • Vitamin D-3 (as cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) Poor
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (as thiamine mononitrate) Fair
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) Good
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl) Fair
  • Folic Acid Fair
  • Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as calcium carbonate and dicalcium phosphate) Fair
  • Iron (as ferrous fumarate) Fair
  • Phosphorus (as dicalcium phosphate) Good
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) Poor
  • Zinc (as zinc oxide) Poor
  • Copper (as cupric oxide) Poor
  • Manganese (as manganese sulfate) Good
  • Chromium (as chromium chloride) Poor
  • Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) Good
  • Selenium (as sodium selenate) Fair
  • Potassium (as potassium chloride) Good
  • Boron (as sodium borate) Fair
  • Nickel (as nickel sulfate) Fair
  • Vanadium (as sodium metavanadate) Poor
  • Silicon (as silicon dioxide) Poor
Other Ingredients Very Poor

Fillers & Additives

  • Sorbitol
  • Sucrose
  • Mannitol
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Polyplasdone
  • Stearic Acid
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Gelatin
  • Artificial Flavors
  • Fd&C Red #40 Aluminum Lake High
  • Maltodextrin
  • D&c Red #27 Aluminum Lake
  • D&c Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake
  • Fd&C Blue #2 Aluminum Lake High
  • Citric Acid
  • Fumaric Acid
  • Bubble Gum Flavor
  • Sodium Ascorbate
  • Acacia
  • Tricalcium Phosphate
  • Ascorbyl Palmitate
  • Soy Lecithin
  • Vitamin A Palmitate
  • BHA Medium
  • BHT Medium
  • Dl-Alpha Tocopherol
  • Water
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as acetate and beta carotene) 2500.0 IU Under-dosed
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate) 60.0 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D-3 (as cholecalciferol) 400.0 IU Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 15.0 IU Under-dosed
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (as thiamine mononitrate) 1.7 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 1.7 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) 20.0 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 2.0 mg Effective
  • Folic Acid 400.0 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) 6.0 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 40.0 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 10.0 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as calcium carbonate and dicalcium phosphate) 160.0 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as ferrous fumarate) 18.0 mg Effective
  • Phosphorus (as dicalcium phosphate) 125.0 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150.0 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 20.0 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as zinc oxide) 15.0 mg Effective
  • Copper (as cupric oxide) 2.0 mg Effective
  • Manganese (as manganese sulfate) 2.0 mg Effective
  • Chromium (as chromium chloride) 20.0 mcg Under-dosed
  • Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 20.0 mcg Under-dosed
  • Selenium (as sodium selenate) 20.0 mcg Under-dosed
  • Potassium (as potassium chloride) 40.0 mg Under-dosed
  • Boron (as sodium borate) 150.0 mcg Under-dosed
  • Silicon (as silicon dioxide) 5.0 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories
Total Carbohydrate
Sugars
Vitamin A (as acetate and beta carotene) 2500.0 IU 50%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate) 60.0 mg 100%
Vitamin D-3 (as cholecalciferol) 400.0 IU 100%
Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 15.0 IU 50%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (as thiamine mononitrate) 1.7 mg 113%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 1.7 mg 100%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 20.0 mg 100%
Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 2.0 mg 100%
Folic Acid 400.0 mcg 100%
Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) 6.0 mcg 100%
Biotin 40.0 mcg 13%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 10.0 mg 100%
Calcium (as calcium carbonate and dicalcium phosphate) 160.0 mg 16%
Iron (as ferrous fumarate) 18.0 mg 100%
Phosphorus (as dicalcium phosphate) 125.0 mg 13%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 150.0 mcg 100%
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 20.0 mg 5%
Zinc (as zinc oxide) 15.0 mg 100%
Copper (as cupric oxide) 2.0 mg 100%
Manganese (as manganese sulfate) 2.0 mg 100%
Chromium (as chromium chloride) 20.0 mcg 17%
Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 20.0 mcg 27%
Selenium (as sodium selenate) 20.0 mcg 29%
Potassium (as potassium chloride) 40.0 mg 1%
Boron (as sodium borate) 150.0 mcg
Nickel (as nickel sulfate) 5.0 mcg
Vanadium (as sodium metavanadate) 10.0 mcg
Silicon (as silicon dioxide) 5.0 mcg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Sorbitol Safe

Provides sweetness and helps retain moisture in chewables.

Sucrose Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener.

Mannitol Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener, filler, and flow agent.

Silicon Dioxide Safe

Prevents clumping and ensures consistent dosing.

Polyplasdone Generally_safe

It is used to help tablets and capsules break down in the body.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Gelatin Safe

Forms the capsule shell that holds the supplement contents.

Artificial Flavors Generally_safe

Added to improve taste.

Fd&C Red #40 Aluminum Lake Unknown
Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

D&c Red #27 Aluminum Lake Unknown
D&c Yellow #10 Aluminum Lake Unknown
Fd&C Blue #2 Aluminum Lake Unknown
Citric Acid Safe

Adds tartness and acts as a natural preservative. Also aids in ingredient stability.

Fumaric Acid Generally_safe

It is used as an acidity regulator or flavoring agent.

Bubble Gum Flavor Unknown
Sodium Ascorbate Safe

It helps to stabilize the pH and prevent oxidation.

Acacia Generally_safe

It is used as a binder or thickener.

Tricalcium Phosphate Safe

Prevents clumping and provides supplemental calcium.

Ascorbyl Palmitate Safe

Prevents oxidation and extends shelf life of oil-based supplements.

Soy Lecithin Safe

Helps blend oil and water-based ingredients. Common allergen.

Vitamin A Palmitate Generally_safe

It is added to supplements as a source of vitamin A.

BHA Caution

Prevents fats and oils from going rancid.

BHT Caution

Prevents oxidation and rancidity in oil-containing supplements.

Dl-Alpha Tocopherol Unknown
Water Safe

Dissolves and carries water-soluble ingredients.

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Brand Trust Report
Rugby

Founded 1961 · Livonia, Michigan, USA · 135 products · majorrugby.com/

Transparency

1 claim

Violation History

4 incidents
Recall All liquid products manufactured by PharmaTech LLC and distributed by Rugby Laboratories2017-08-10Source
Recall Rugby Natural Iron Supplement tablets2013-01-17Source
Recall Rugby Children's Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops (Acetaminophen Drops)2011-07-21Source
Lawsuit Failure to have an effective system to identify and report suspicious orders of controlled substances.2011Source
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