Overview & Specifications
What Is Supplement Packaging?
Supplement packaging is the outer carton around a supplement's primary container: a bottle, jar, tube or set of stick packs. The carton gives the product a larger front panel than the bottle label, room for the Supplement Facts and a shelf-ready shape.
They are part of the Tuck Boxes range. Related medicine cartons sit under Pharma Packaging.
What it has to do
What a Supplement Carton Has to Do
A supplement carton has to fit the primary container, give the front panel to the identity statement and net quantity, plan the information panel for the Supplement Facts, leave space for any claim disclaimer and close the way the product is sold. Each need below is matched to the option that meets it.
01
Fit
Fit the Bottle, Jar or Pack Count
Supplement bottles vary by count and cap. The inside size is taken from the filled bottle with its cap, or from the stack of stick packs or sachets.02
Give
Give the Front Panel to Identity and Quantity
FDA labeling places the statement of identity and the net quantity on the principal display panel. The front panel is planned for these before brand graphics.03
Plan
Plan the Information Panel
Supplement Facts, ingredients and business details are placed on the information panel unless displayed on the principal display panel, subject to applicable rules. The panel is sized so the facts box fits at a readable type size.04
Leave
Leave Space for Claim Disclaimers
A structure/function claim, such as "supports immune health", requires the FDA disclaimer on the label. Panels are planned for the claims the brand makes.05
Close
Close the Way the Product Is Sold
A tuck end recloses; a glued Seal End stays shut until first opened. Neither is tamper-evident on its own, so any tamper feature is specified separately.
Supplement Carton vs Medicine Carton
Choose supplement packaging for dietary supplements and medicine boxes for drugs; the label system is different. The table compares the two.
| Attribute | Supplement Carton | Medicine Carton (Medicine Boxes) |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Vitamins, minerals, herbal and other dietary supplements | OTC and other drug products |
| Label panel | Supplement Facts | Drug Facts for OTC drugs; other labeling by product |
| Claims | Structure/function claims with FDA disclaimer | Drug indications under drug rules |
| Typical primary pack | Bottle, jar, stick packs, sachets | Bottle, blister card, tube |
| Structure | Reverse Tuck or Seal End | Reverse Tuck or Seal End |
Supplement Packaging Specifications
Supplement packaging is specified around the primary container, the label panels and the closure. Review the specifications below to plan the carton.
| Specification | Available Configuration |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Folding carton for vitamins and dietary supplements |
| Category | Tuck Boxes |
| Structure | Reverse Tuck or Seal End, chosen by closure and filling process |
| Dimensions | Customized around the bottle, jar or pack count |
| Board | Paperboard 14–18 pt, 20–24 pt or 26–28 pt; E/F-flute or B-flute corrugated |
| Panels | Principal display panel and information panel planned for the supplied label copy |
| Interior | Insert or partitions for kits with several items |
| Inserts | Paperboard, foam/EVA or molded pulp |
| Print Coverage | Exterior only, exterior + interior, or full inside and outside |
| Print / Finishes | CMYK and Pantone spot color from approved artwork; finishes selected for readability of required copy |
| Starting Price | From $1.25 / unit; final price depends on size, board, print and quantity |
| Minimum Order | 500 units |
| Standard Production | 7 days from approved proof |
| Rush Production | Available on request |
| Shipping | Ships flat, USA and worldwide |
What Size Supplement Box Do I Need?
Size the carton from the filled bottle or pack stack, then plan the panels. A carton for a tall bottle has a narrow front; a wider carton gives more front panel. The Reverse Tuck sizing guide lists carton allowances.
| Primary Pack | What to Record |
|---|---|
| Bottle or jar | Diameter and height with the cap |
| Stick packs or sachets | Pack size and count per carton |
| Front panel | Space needed for identity and net quantity |
| Information panel | Space needed for the Supplement Facts |
Check the Panels at Full Size
Print the proof at full size, pack the bottle and check that the Supplement Facts and front-panel copy read clearly.
What to Check Before Bulk Production
Review a packed sample with the final bottle and approved artwork. Record the approved size, panels and closure on the signed-off sample.
| If the sample shows | Review before approval |
|---|---|
| Supplement Facts too small | Widen the information panel |
| Bottle loose in the carton | Tighten the inside size or add an insert |
| Front panel crowded | Move secondary claims to a side panel |
| Several counts share one carton | Confirm each count fits or add sizes |
Seven days covers standard production from approved proof once the specification is confirmed; delivery timing is confirmed separately.




