Solgar U-Cubes Children's Multi-Vitamin And Mineral Gummies
Brand: Solgar · Form: GUMMY [E0176]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that Solgar U-Cubes Children's Multi-Vitamin And Mineral Gummies contain calcium, a mineral essential for your child’s growing bones. However, you should be aware of the specific safety considerations for this ingredient. Our assessment is that while this product can help fill nutritional gaps, you need to be careful with dosing and potential medication interactions.
How it works
Think of calcium as a building block for your child’s skeleton. It works through bone mineralization, helping to deposit minerals into bone tissue to support density and strength. It also plays a role in neuromuscular relaxation, which helps muscles relax and nerves signal properly after activity [NIH ODS].
Safety profile
Data not available for specific side effects of Solgar U-Cubes. However, the FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all products in this category. For calcium specifically, high intakes can lead to constipation, nausea, and weight loss. Very high blood calcium levels may cause poor kidney function, abnormal heart rhythms, and extreme tiredness [NIH ODS]. You should also be cautious because calcium can reduce the absorption of important medications like tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, and levothyroxine [NIH ODS].
Our recommendation
Start by checking if your child actually needs a multivitamin, as most children get enough calcium from food. If you do use Solgar U-Cubes, follow the label dosing exactly and do not exceed it. If your child takes any prescription medications, separate the gummy from the medication by at least two hours to avoid absorption issues [NIH ODS].
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Solgar |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 120.0 Gummie(s) |
| Market Status | Off Market |
How to Read This Label
Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:
- Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
- Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
- % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
- Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
- Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.
Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide