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What Are Multivitamins, Vision and How Do They Work?
Brand Name: Ocuvite Adult 50+ Age-adjusted Formula, Ocuvite Eye Vitamins and Mineral Supplements, Ocuvite Lutein Eye Vitamins, PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS 2 Formula Soft Gels, PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS Formula Soft Gels, PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS Formula Tablets, PreserVision Eye Vitamin Lutein Formula Soft Gels, ICAPS Eye Vitamin AREDS Formula, ICAPS Eye Vitamin Lutein & Omega-3 Vitamin, ICAPS Eye Vitamin Lutein & Zeaxanthin Formula, ICAPS Eye Vitamin Multivitamin Formula
Generic Name: Multivitamins, Vision
Drug Class: Vitamins, Combos
Multivitamins, vision are an over-the-counter (OTC) product used to reduce the risk of vision loss among moderate to advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients and as an ocular (eye) vitamin supplement.
Multivitamins, vision are available under the following different brand names: Ocuvite Adult 50+ Age-adjusted Formula, Ocuvite Eye Vitamins and Mineral Supplements, Ocuvite Lutein Eye Vitamins, PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS 2 Formula Soft Gels, PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS Formula Soft Gels, PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS Formula Tablets, PreserVision Eye Vitamin Lutein Formula Soft Gels, ICAPS Eye Vitamin AREDS Formula, ICAPS Eye Vitamin Lutein & Omega-3 Vitamin, ICAPS Eye Vitamin Lutein & Zeaxanthin Formula, and ICAPS Eye Vitamin Multivitamin Formula.
Dosages of Multivitamins, Vision
Large number of products available; consult each product labeling
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
In a National Eye Institute’s age-related eye study (AREDS) results showed a reduction in risk of 25% for developing advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and a 19% reduction in the risk of vision loss among moderate to advanced AMD patients
PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS 2 Formula Soft Gels
- [capsule]: zinc 17.4 mg; vitamin C 113 mg; vitamin E 100 IU; omega-3 250 mg; lutein 2.5 mg; zeaxanthin 2 mg (replaces beta-carotene)
- 1 capsule orally twice daily with morning and evening meals
PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS Formula Soft Gels
- [capsule]: zinc 34.8 mg; vitamin A 14, 320 IU; vitamin C 226 mg; vitamin E 200 IU; copper 0.8 mg
- 1 capsule orally twice daily with morning and evening meals
PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS Formula Tablets
- [tablet]: zinc 17.4 mg; vitamin A 7,160 IU; vitamin C 113 mg; vitamin E 100 IU; copper 0.4 mg
- 2 tablets orally twice daily with morning and evening meals
PreserVision Eye Vitamin Lutein Formula Soft Gels
- [capsule]: zinc 34.8 mg; vitamins C 226 mg and E 200 IU; copper 0.8 mg; lutein 5 mg
- 1 capsule orally twice daily with morning and evening meals
ICAPS Eye Vitamin AREDS Formula
- [soft-gel cap]: zinc 17.4 mg; vitamin A 7,160 IU; vitamin C 113 mg; vitamin E 100 IU; copper 0.4 mg
- 2 capsules orally twice daily with morning and evening meals
Ocular Vitamin Supplementation
Ocuvite Adult 50+ Age-adjusted Formula
- [capsule]: zinc 9 mg; vitamin C 150 mg; vitamin E 30 IU; copper 1 mg; lutein 6 mg; omega-3 150 mg
- 1 capsule once daily, in morning taken with food
- Do not exceed the dose indicated without seeking medical advice
Ocuvite Eye Vitamins & Mineral Supplements
- [tablet]: zinc 40 mg; vitamin A 1,000 IU; vitamin C 200 mg; vitamin E 60 IU; copper 2 mg; selenium 55 mcg; lutein 2 mg
- 1 tablet once daily or twice daily as directed by physician
Ocuvite Lutein Eye Vitamins
- [capsule] zinc 15 mg; vitamin C 60 mg; vitamin E 30 IU; copper 2 mg; lutein 6 mg
- 1 capsule once daily or twice daily as directed by physician
ICAPS Eye Vitamin Lutein & Omega-3 Vitamin
- [soft-gel cap]: vitamin A 600 mcg; vitamin C 45 mg; vitamin E 10 IU; thiamine 1.2 mg; riboflavin 1.3 mg; niacin 16 mg; vitamin B6 1.3 mg; folic acid 250 mcg; vitamin B12 2.4 mcg; calcium 1 mg; zinc 7 mg; selenium 34 mcg; copper 0.9 mg; manganese 2.3 mg; lutein 10 mg; zeaxanthin 2 mg; omega-3 fatty acids 280 mg
- 1 tablet orally once daily with a meal
ICAPS Eye Vitamin Lutein & Zeaxanthin Formula
- [tablet]: vitamin A 3,300 IU; vitamin C 200 mg; vitamin E (dt-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 75 IU; riboflavin 5 mg; zinc 30 mg; copper 4 mg; manganese 5 mg; selenium 20 mcg; lutein/zeaxanthin 2 mg; calcium 20 mg
- 2 tablets orally once daily with a meal
ICAPS Eye Vitamin Multivitamin Formula
- [tablet]: vitamin C 128 mg; vitamin D 100 IU; vitamin E 107.5 IU; vitamin K 7.25 mcg; thiamin 0.375 mg; riboflavin 2.5 mg; niacin 2.5 mg; vitamin B6 0.5 mg; folic acid 100 mcg; vitamin B12 1.5 mcg; biotin 7.5 mcg; pantothenic acid 2.5 mg; calcium 82.5 mg; phosphorus 35 mg; iodine 37.5 mcg; magnesium 25 mg; zinc 21.15 mg; selenium 10 mcg; copper 0.9 mg; manganese 0.5 mg; chromium 30 mcg; molybdenum 18.75 mcg; potassium 20 mg; lutein 1.66 mg; zeaxanthin 0.83 mg; lycopene 0.075 mg
- 2 tablets orally twice daily with meals
Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients