Label arithmetic · NIH DSLD 250165
Basic Vitamins Magnesium 250 mg: 250 mg of magnesium per tablet, 1–2 tablets a day
250 mg of magnesium per tablet; the label's 1–2 tablets a day give 250–500 mg. No US price matched (Nov 2). Inside: salt weight, %DV check.
Basic Vitamins Magnesium 250 mg declares 250 mg of elemental magnesium per serving as oxide, which means 414 mg of magnesium oxide pressed into 1–2 tablets, compared with 1,100 mg in the largest standard capsule; capsule verdicts do not apply to a tablet. No US retail price matched as of 2026-11-02; 10 of the 61 oxide labels in this registry have a matched price. NIH DSLD 250165, label dated 2021-05-22.
computed from the filed label
Chart data
| Displayed chart text |
|---|
| gluconate |
| 4,266 |
| orotate |
| 3,439 |
| L-threonate |
| 3,030 |
| taurate |
| 2,803 |
| lactate |
| 2,082 |
| glycerophosphate |
| 2,000 |
| glycinate |
| 1,773 |
| malate |
| 1,609 |
| aspartate |
| 1,598 |
| citrate |
| 1,547 |
| sulfate |
| 1,238 |
| chloride |
| 979 |
| carbonate |
| 867 |
| hydroxide |
| 600 |
| oxide |
| 414 |
Data release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · registry snapshot 2026-08-10 · latest price observation 2026-10-19 · chemistry 2026-10-17
Mass: 207 mg per tablet · Price: none matched · % DV: 60% vs 60%
Elemental: The magnesium itself; the rest of the compound weight is the partner molecule.
Compound: The whole salt, such as magnesium glycinate, that must physically fit in the capsule.
Size 000: The largest standard capsule, about 1,100 mg of powder at 0.8 g/mL, the top of the usual 0.6–0.8 range; size 00 holds about 730 mg and size 0 about 545 mg.
Recompute with your price
Enter the price you paid; the declared amount and servings of this label are prefilled, so the result is the cost per 100 mg of elemental magnesium for your bottle.
Same-salt comparison appears here.
How much oxide is pressed into one tablet?
Basic Vitamins Magnesium 250 mg carries 414 mg of magnesium oxide per serving for 250 mg of elemental magnesium, against 1,100 mg in the largest standard capsule; capsule capacities do not apply to this tablet or pill.
computed with assumption| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Elemental magnesium per serving | 250 mg |
| Units per serving | 1–2 |
| Magnesium oxide per serving | 414 mg |
| Magnesium oxide per tablet | 207 mg |
| Capsule capacity 0 · 00 · 000 | 545 · 730 · 1,100 mg |
| Verdict | Capsule sizes do not apply |
Source · NIH DSLD 250165 · label 2021-05-22; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How much elemental magnesium is actually in this label's filed magnesium lines?
Basic Vitamins Magnesium 250 mg files 1 magnesium line in NIH DSLD 250165; the selected primary line declares 250 mg of elemental magnesium per serving, against 0 other rows excluded from the primary amount. A salt named under another nutrient does not turn that nutrient's quantity into elemental magnesium.
measured| Filed amount | Salt or note as filed | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 250 mg | oxide · Magnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide) | Primary serving |
Source · NIH DSLD 250165 · label 2021-05-22; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Does this label's oxide claim hold up, or could the magnesium come from another source?
The label names one magnesium form, oxide, resolved from the filed magnesium line; capsule capacities do not apply to this form, compared with oxide, the salt richest in magnesium at 60.3%.
computed with assumption| Form named on the label | Elemental fraction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium oxide | 60.3% | filed magnesium line |
Source · NIH DSLD 250165 · label 2021-05-22; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Is this a good price for the elemental magnesium I'm actually getting?
No US retail price is matched to this label as of 2026-11-02; 10 of 61 oxide labels have one, against a median of $0.0293 per 100 mg among 5 ranked oxide offers.
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| n=5 |
| P25 $0.0258 |
| P75 $0.0356 |
| median $0.0293 |
| Rank | Label | Per 100 mg | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nutricost Magnesium Oxide | $0.0148 | 2026-11-02 |
| 2 | tnvitamins Magnesium Oxide 420 mg | $0.0258 | 2026-11-02 |
| 3 | Douglas Laboratories Magnesium Oxide | $0.0293 | 2026-11-02 |
| 4 | Wonder Labs Magnesium Oxide 400 | $0.0356 | 2026-11-02 |
| 5 | Carlson Magnesium Gels 400 mg | $0.0636 | 2026-11-02 |
| Median | 5 ranked oxide offers | $0.0293 | 2026-11-02 |
Source · Amazon via licensed data provider; NIH DSLD · unique ASIN × date; prices observed 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-02 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How many days will this bottle last at the label's own serving, and what does a day cost?
At the label's own serving, Basic Vitamins Magnesium 250 mg lasts 100 days: 100 servings against 1 serving a day in the filed directions.
computed| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Net contents as filed | 100 Coated Tablet(s) |
| Serving size as filed | 1–2 Tablet(s) |
| Servings per container | 100 |
| Servings per day in the directions | 1 |
| Days per bottle | 100 days |
| $ per 30 days at one label serving a day | No ranked price as of 2026-11-02 |
| $ per 30 days at 420 mg Daily Value | No ranked price as of 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD 250165 · label 2021-05-22; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What does "60% Daily Value" mean here, and does it recompute?
The label declares 60% Daily Value; 250 mg against the 420 mg reference in 21 CFR 101.9 recomputes to 60%, the same within one point.
computed| Group as filed | Declared | Reference | Recomputed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults and children 4 or more years of age | 60% | 420 mg | 60% |
Source · NIH DSLD 250165; 21 CFR 101.9 · label 2021-05-22 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Why does this label contain these other ingredients, what shell is it, and who is it filed for?
Basic Vitamins Magnesium 250 mg files 2 other ingredients and a vegetarian shell, and no magnesium stearate, against 30 of 61 oxide labels that list magnesium stearate.
measured| Entry | Filed ingredient or declaration |
|---|---|
| 1 | Microcrystalline Cellulose |
| 2 | Contains less than 2% of |
| Shell | vegetarian |
| Target group | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
| Target group | Gluten Free |
Source · NIH DSLD 250165 · label 2021-05-22; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What has research measured about oxide, and about side effects?
12 studies in the PubMed-checked registry measured outcomes involving oxide; 2 mention gastrointestinal or adverse outcomes. They measured the salt, not this label.
measured| Year | Study | PubMed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Randomized, open-label study of the short-term pharmacokinetics of oral magnesium oxide in healthy volunteers. | 42091979 |
| 2024 | Comparative Clinical Study on Magnesium Absorption and Side Effects After Oral Intake of Microencapsulated Magnesium (MAGSHAPE™ Microcapsules) Versus Other Magnesium Sources. | 39770988 |
| 2022 | Effects of short-term magnesium supplementation on ionized, total magnesium and other relevant electrolytes levels. | 35041150 |
Source · PubMed-checked study registry · registry checked 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Has this brand had FDA recalls or adverse event reports?
Basic Vitamins has 0 FDA recall records matched by brand name in the enforcement data queried 2026-10-19. Basic Vitamins has no FDA CAERS adverse event report on record at brand level as of 2026-10-19 (143 of 273 brands in this registry have at least one CAERS report).
measured| Recall | Date | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| No recall record as of 2026-10-19 |
Source · openFDA enforcement and CAERS · queried 2026-10-19 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Is this the same formula as another brand's, and how do their prices differ?
No other brand files the same formulation (ingredients, shell, units and rounded amount) as of 2026-11-02.
computed| Label | Brand | Price per 100 mg |
|---|---|---|
| No cross-brand match as of 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD 250165 · label 2021-05-22; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Which labels are closest to this one, with the same salt and dose?
No other label files the same resolved salt within ±10% of this label's dose per unit as of 2026-11-02.
computed| Label | Elemental per unit | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| No neighbour as of 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD 250165 · label 2021-05-22; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Where does this record come from, what is missing, and how do I cite or correct it?
Every value on this page traces to NIH DSLD 250165 (label 2021-05-22, snapshot 2026-08-10) and the chemistry model of 2026-09-13. 1 gap remain: No US retail price matched as of 2026-11-02 (barcode 3 07610 28320 6). The CSV carries the values shown here.
measured| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| NIH DSLD label | NIH DSLD 250165 |
| Label date | 2021-05-22 |
| Date entered into DSLD | 2021-05-22 |
| Barcode (UPC) as filed | 3 07610 28320 6 |
| Label version · Image difference, same product | NIH DSLD 204105 |
| Carefully Manufactured for | Basic Drugs, Inc., Vandalia, OH |
| Claim category as filed | All Other |
| Precautions re: Children | Keep out of the reach of children. |
11 additional rows
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Precautions re: All Other | Do not use if inner seal is missing or broken. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature. |
| Formulation re: Other | Film coated |
| FDA Statement of Identity | Dietary Supplement |
| Formulation re: Does NOT Contain | Gluten Free |
| General Statements: All Other Content | High quality basics |
| Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions | Directions: As a dietary supplement take one or two tablets daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. |
| Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications | Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use. |
| Precautions re: All Other | Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. |
| Physical state | Tablet or Pill |
| Registry snapshot | 2026-08-10 |
Source · NIH DSLD 250165 · label 2021-05-22; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
6 brand pages linked below contain magnesium labels from the NIH DSLD registry snapshot dated 2026-08-10.