Frequently Asked Questions

General Product Questions

Q. What are Centrum Benefit Blends?

Centrum has launched a new range of vitamin and mineral supplements, as well as herbal blends tailored to support you across a number of benefit areas.
Q. How do I know which Centrum product is right for me?

A: Centrum offers a wide range of vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements, tailored according to your age, gender and specific health goals. To help you find which Centrum product may be right for you, take the Choose Your Centrum Quiz.
Q: What are the benefits of taking a multivitamin supplement such as Centrum?

A: A well balanced diet requires a wide variety of food in the right amount. However, it can be difficult to keep this up every day. Centrum has a range of multivitamin products that can help fill nutritional gaps if your dietary intake is inadequate. Visit the product website page or read the label for more information.
Q: Is it harmful to take outdated/expired Centrum?

A:GSK does not recommend the use of any of its products after the expiration date indicated on the label.
Q. Can I take this product if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

A: This product is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women
Q: How many tablets of Centrum vitamins or multivitamins do I take a day?

A: Please read the dosage information on the product label or visit Centrum website. Directions may vary by product.
Q: What makes Centrum For Men different from Centrum Advance multivitamins?

A: Centrum For Men builds off of the same great formula as Centrum Advance, but contains higher levels of certain vitamins and minerals to support men’s health.
Q: What makes Centrum For Women different from Centrum Advance multivitamins?

A: Centrum For Women builds off of the same great formula as Centrum Advance, but contains higher levels of certain vitamins and minerals to support women’s health.
Q: What is the recommended age group for taking Centrum multivitamin?

A: The recommended age group will differ per Centrum product. Please read the label or visit the Centrum website product pages. Our Centrum range has products suitable for kids and adults.
Q: How should I store my Centrum vitamins?

A: Store below 25°
Q: Where can I purchase Centrum?

A: Centrum is available nationally from all major grocery accounts including Woolworths and Coles and all major pharmacies
Q: Allergen information for Centrum Advance

Centrum Advance (AUST L 193683)

Flavouring Agents

None

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

Yes, contains sucrose & glucose

Gluten and Starch

Tablet coating contains caramel derived from wheat. Contains maize (corn) starch and modified food starch.
This product in not gluten-free

Lactose and Dairy Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

None

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts pr tree nut products

None

Animal-derives ingredients

Yes
Q: Allergen information for Centrum Advance 50+

Centrum Advance 50+ (AUST L 193642)

Flavouring Agents

None

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

Yes, contains sucrose & glucose

Gluten and Starch

There is no wheat or gluten added to the formulation of this product.
While none of the ingredients in the product contain wheat or gluten, we does not perform testing on the finished product for gluten, and therefore cannot assure that the product is Gluten-Free. Contains maize (corn) starch and modified food starch

Lactose and Dairy Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

None

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts pr tree nut products

None

Animal-derives ingredients

Yes
Q: Allergen information for Centrum for Men

Centrum For Men (AUST L 293158)

Flavouring Agents

None

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

Yes, contains sucrose, maltose and glucose.

Gluten and Starch

There is no gluten added to the formulation of this product. While none of the ingredients in the product contain gluten, we do not perform gluten testing on this product, and therefore we cannot assure that the product is gluten.Contains starch, maize (corn) starch, potato starch and modified food starch.

Lactose and Dairy Products

No

Alcohol (Ethanol)

None

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts pr tree nut products

None

Animal-derives ingredients

Yes
Q: Allergen information for Centrum for Women

Centrum For Women (AUST L 293159)

Flavouring Agents

None

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

Yes, contains sucrose, maltose and glucose.

Gluten and Starch

There is no gluten added to the formulation of this product. While none of the ingredients in the product contain gluten, we do not perform gluten testing on this product, and therefore we cannot assure that the product is gluten-free. Contains maize (corn) starch, modified food starch and potato starch.

Lactose and Dairy Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

None

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts pr tree nut products

None

Animal-derives ingredients

Yes
Q: Allergen information for Centrum for Men 50+

Centrum For Men 50+ (AUST L 293186)

Flavouring Agents

None

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

Yes, contains sucrose, maltose and glucose.

Gluten and Starch

There is no gluten added to the formulation of this product. While none of the ingredients in the product contain gluten, we do not perform gluten testing on this product, and therefore we cannot assure that the product is gluten-free. Contains starch, maize (corn) starch, modified food starch and potato starch.

Lactose and Dairy Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

None

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts pr tree nut products

None

Animal-derives ingredients

Yes
Q: Allergen information for Centrum for Women 50+

Centrum For Women 50+ (AUST L 293185)

Flavouring Agents

None

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

Yes, contains sucrose, maltose and glucose.

Gluten and Starch

There is no gluten added to the formulation of this product. While none of the ingredients in the product contain gluten, we do not perform gluten testing on this product, and therefore we cannot assure that the product is gluten-free..Contains starch, maize (corn) starch, modified food starch and potato starch.

Lactose and Dairy Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

None

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts pr tree nut products

None

Animal-derives ingredients

Yes

Centrum Advance

Q: How many Centrum Advance tablets do I need to take?

A: Centrum Advance is recommended to be taken once daily with water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Q: How does Centrum Advance 50+ vary from Centrum Advance?

A: Centrum Advance 50+ varies from Centrum Advance in that it has been specifically formulated to meet the changing nutritional needs of men and women aged 50 years and over. Compared to Centrum Advance, Centrum Advance 50+ has higher levels of some B group vitamins to support energy and increased levels of the antioxidant vitamin E to support immunity.
Q: Is Centrum Advance suitable for both men and women?

A: Yes. Centrum Advance is suitable for both men and women. Centrum Advance contains essential vitamins and minerals to help meet your bodies' nutritional needs. It is a multivitamin supplement for men and women to help fill the nutritional gaps that may result from various factors such as inadequate diet resulting from a busy lifestyle.
Q: What is the difference between Centrum Advance 50+ and the Centrum For Women 50+ and Centrum for Men 50+?

A:The Centrum For Women 50+ and Centrum For Men 50+ formulations have been formulated with increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals, compared to Centrum Advance 50+ to support women’s and men’s health needs over 50. Centrum Advance 50+ is an everyday formulation containing essential vitamins and minerals.
Q: What is the difference between Centrum Advance & the Women's & Men's products?

A: The Centrum For Women and Centrum For Men formulation have been formulated with increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals (compared to Centrum Advance) to support women’s and men’s health needs. The Centrum Advance is an everyday formulation containing essential vitamins and minerals.

Centrum Gender

Q: What is the difference between Centrum For Women & Centrum For Men?

A: Centrum For Women is formulated to address the nutritional needs of women by focusing on support for healthy bones and healthy skin, nails & hair. Centrum For Men is formulated to meet the nutritional needs of men to support muscle health and a healthy heart.
Q: What is the difference between Centrum Advance 50+ and the Centrum For Women 50+ and Centrum for Men 50+?

A: The Centrum For Women 50+ and Centrum For Men 50+ formulations have been formulated with increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals, compared to Centrum Advance 50+ to support women’s and men’s health needs over 50. Centrum Advance 50+ is an everyday formulation containing essential vitamins when you are looking for a daily multivitamin and minerals supplement.
Q: What is the difference between Centrum Advance & the Women's & Men's products?

A: The Centrum For Women and Centrum For Men formulation have been formulated with increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals (compared to Centrum Advance) to support women’s and men’s health needs. The Centrum Advance is an everyday formulation containing vitamins and minerals.

Centrum Kids

Q: What age is Centrum Kids suitable for?

A: Centrum Kids Strawberry is a great tasting strawberry flavoured chewable multivitamin tablet and is suitable for children aged 3 years and above.
Q: Allergen information for Centrum Kids Strawberry

Centrum Kids Strawberry (AUST L 320154)

Preservatives

Contains sulfites.

Colouring Agents

None

Flavouring Agents

Strawberry and Vanilla flavours

Artificial Sweeteners

Sodium saccharin

Sugars

Contains sucrose and glucose

Gluten and Starch

Yes Contains maize (corn) starch.

Lactose and Dairy Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

Yes

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts or tree nut products

None

Animal-derived ingredients

Yes
Q: Allergen information for Centrum Kids Incremin Iron Mixture

Centrum Kids Incremin Iron Mixture (AUST L 167627)

Preservatives

Sodium benzoate, Sorbic Acid. Contains sulfites

Colouring Agents

Amaranth (#123)

Flavouring Agents

Cherry flavour

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

None

Gluten and Starch

The sorbitol used in this product as a sweetener contains a corn and/or wheat derivative. However, when sorbitol was tested for wheat gluten using the best available technique, there was an absence of wheat gluten found in the sorbitol . We do not perform gluten testing on this product, and therefore cannot assure that the product is gluten-free.

Lactose and Dairy Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

Yes

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts or tree nut products

None

Animal-derived ingredients

None

Centrum Benefit Blends

Q: How are Centrum Benefit Blends different to the rest of the Centrum range?

A: Each Centrum Benefit Blend product has been designed with a tailored formula to support a specific health need. The Centrum Advance, Centrum for Men and Centrum for Women products contain multiple vitamins to help fill nutritional gaps and support energy and immunity.
Q: How many tablets/ capsules do I need to take?

A: Please read the dosage information on the product label or visit Centrum website. Directions may vary by product.
Q: Can I take this at the same time as other Centrum products?

A: If you are currently taking any other vitamin or mineral supplements, please speak to your healthcare professional before taking this product.
Q. Allergen information for Centrum Calm & Collected

Centrum Calm & Collected

Flavouring Agents

None

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Flavouring Agents

Cherry flavour

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

Yes

Gluten

None

Lactose and Milk Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

Yes. This product contains ethanol (less than 3% v/v).

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts or tree nut products

None

Suitable for vegans?

Yes

Can I crush or split the tablets or capsules?

Crushing, splitting or opening the capsule is not recommended
Q. Allergen information for Centrum Mind & Memory

Centrum Mind & Memory

Flavouring Agents

None

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

None

Gluten

None

Lactose and Milk Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

Yes. This product contains ethanol (less than 3% v/v).

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts or tree nut products

None

Suitable for vegans?

No

Can I crush or split the tablets or capsules?

Crushing, splitting or opening the capsule is not recommended
Q. Allergen information for Centrum Rest & Renew

Centrum Rest & Renew

Flavouring Agents

None

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

Yes

Gluten

None

Lactose and Milk Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

Yes. This product contains ethanol (less than 3% v/v).

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts or tree nut products

None

Suitable for vegans?

No

Can I crush or split the tablets or capsules?

Crushing, splitting or opening the capsule is not recommended
Q. Allergen information for Centrum Immune Defence & Recovery

Centrum Immune Defence & Recovery

Flavouring Agents

None

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

Yes

Gluten

None

Lactose and Milk Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

Yes. This product contains ethanol (less than 3% v/v).

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts or tree nut products

None

Suitable for vegans?

No

Can I crush or split the tablets or capsules?

This product can be broken in half for ease of swallowing using the indicated break bar
Q. Allergen information for Centrum Movement & Mobility

Centrum Movement & Mobility

Flavouring Agents

None

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

Yes

Gluten

None

Lactose and Milk Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

None

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts or tree nut products

None

Suitable for vegans?

No

Can I crush or split the tablets or capsules?

This product can be broken in half for ease of swallowing using the indicated break bar
Q. Allergen information for Centrum Energise & Go

Centrum Energise & Go

Flavouring Agents

None

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

Yes

Gluten

None

Lactose and Milk Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

Yes. This product contains ethanol (less than 3% v/v).

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts or tree nut products

None

Suitable for vegans?

Yes

Can I crush or split the tablets or capsules?

Crushing, splitting or opening the capsule is not recommended
Q. Allergen information for Centrum Beautiful & Bright

Centrum Beautiful & Bright

Flavouring Agents

None

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

None

Gluten

None

Lactose and Milk Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

Yes. This product contains ethanol (less than 3% v/v).

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts or tree nut products

None

Suitable for vegans?

Yes

Can I crush or split the tablets or capsules?

Crushing, splitting or opening the capsule is not recommended
Q. Allergen information for Centrum Collagen Boost & Glow

Centrum Collagen Boost & Glow

Flavouring Agents

None

Artificial Sweeteners

None

Sugars

None

Gluten

None

Lactose and Milk Products

None

Alcohol (Ethanol)

None

Peanuts and products thereof

None

Tree nuts or tree nut products

None

Suitable for vegans?

No

Can I crush or split the tablets or capsules?

This product can be broken in half for ease of swallowing using the indicated break bar

Why Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements

While there’s no one size fits all approach to living a healthy lifestyle, we know that focusing on our nutrition and eating well for your body can help you to stay energised and nourished. Vitamins and supplements can help to complement the nutrients you get from food and bring you one step closer to your health and wellness goals.¹

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