Multivitamins, Vision

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.

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

Side effects of multivitamins, vision include:

• Nausea
• Gastrointestinal distress

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.

• Multivitamins, vision have no listed severe interactions with other drugs.
• Multivitamins, vision have no listed serious interactions with other drugs.
• Multivitamins, vision have no listed moderate interactions with other drugs.
• Multivitamins, vision have no listed mild interactions with other drugs.
   

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your physician if you have health questions or concerns.

Warnings
 

This medication contains multivitamins, vision. Do not take 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, or ICAPS Eye Vitamin Multivitamin Formula if you are allergic to multivitamins, vision or any ingredients contained in this drug.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity

Effects of Drug Abuse

• No information available

Short-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Multivitamins, Vision?”

Long-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Multivitamins, Vision?”

Cautions

• Avoid high doses of beta-carotene in individuals who smoke; associated with increased risk of lung cancer in males and tobacco-related cancers in women

Pregnancy and Lactation

Use multivitamins, vision with caution during pregnancy if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies are not available or neither animal nor human studies were done.

Multivitamins, vision is distributed in breast milk. Caution is advised while breastfeeding.

Multivitamins, vision are not intended for pregnancy or breastfeeding.