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Extra Lutein Formula Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by CATALO

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Softgel Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Extra Lutein Formula against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Extra Lutein Formula is a dietary supplement by CATALO with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset, antimicrobial and antifungal, skin and wound care.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Extra Lutein Formula by CATALO

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “FloraGLO Marigold Extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (100 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This softgel contains two active ingredients: lutein and zeaxanthin. Both are carotenoids — plant pigments that concentrate in the eye.

The product uses FloraGLO Marigold Extract as its source, a standardized plant extract that supplies both compounds. The remaining ingredients are inactive — safflower oil, gelatin, glycerin, beeswax, purified water, and sunflower lecithin — which help deliver the active compounds and form the capsule.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: eye health and macular support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Asthenopia (eye strain), Cataracts, Central serous retinopathy, Diabetic retinopathy, Dry eye — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Lutein is rated "Possibly Effective" for Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lutein is rated "Possibly Effective" for Cataracts.
  • Also on file: Zeaxanthin is rated "Possibly Effective" for Age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Lutein is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts — the most common eye conditions people take it for. For other conditions in the data we hold, the evidence doesn't support usefulness or is too sparse to rate.

Zeaxanthin is also possibly effective for AMD. For cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, asthma, breast cancer, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, the evidence is insufficient to say whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Tagetes Lutein Zeaxanthin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Both lutein and zeaxanthin are generally well tolerated at typical supplement doses. Lutein has shown no adverse effects in doses up to 20 mg daily.

Neither ingredient triggered reported adverse effects in the data we hold. Both are rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation.

That said, the facts note that supplement-dose safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding hasn't been as thoroughly studied as food sources, so talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Tagetes Lutein Zeaxanthin

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Zeaxanthin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take antidiabetes drugs, zeaxanthin in this product may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar. Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page, and confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This two-ingredient formula targets eye health, particularly AMD and cataracts — conditions where both lutein and zeaxanthin show some promise. If you take diabetes medications, check them against the interaction tool on this page and discuss the product with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Both ingredients are well tolerated at typical doses and likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, though concentrated supplement safety during those times hasn't been exhaustively studied.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 22, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Extra Lutein Formula, straight from the product label.

Brand CATALO
Net contents 60 Softgel(s); 28.8 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 303072
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Extra Lutein Formula by CATALO, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s), 1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s), 1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Lutein20 mg--
Zeaxanthin1 mg--
FloraGLO Marigold Extract100 mg--

Other ingredients: Safflower Oil, High Oleic, Gelatin, Glycerin, Beeswax, Natural, Water, Purified, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural

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Label statements
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Formulation

Eye Health Support Healthy Macula

Main Functions: Promote overall healthy vision Filter harmful short-wavelengths of visible light (i.e. blue light) Stabilize membrane integrity Powerful antioxidant

Suitable for: People who suffer from blurry vision, having black dots or distorted visual image, presbyopia, uncomfortable under strong light, vision acuity and contract sensitivity decline with age, people who have done eye surgery, readers, spending long hours on computer or TV

Clinically proven standardized ingredients High bioavailability Super high potency

This product is made from natural sources and may have color variation. This is a normal phenomenon and does not affect product quality.

Made in USA

Formula

Lutein 20 mg

CATALO Extra Lutein Formula contains natural ingredient FloraGLO Marigold Extract (containing Lutein and Zeaxanthin), which is the ideal supplement for the macula - the central area of the retina. Lutein acts as a blue light filter, to help filter out phytochemical damage caused by short-wavelength visible light. Additionally, Lutein's powerful anti-oxidative properties may offer protection against light-induced oxidative damage by quenching reactive oxygen species. Studies showed that supplementation of Lutein is beneficial for visual acuity and quality of vision.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

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Net weight 28.8g (480mg x 60 softgels)

Richer S, Stiles W, Statkute L, et al. Optometry 2004; 75:216-30

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Serving Directions For adults, take 1 softgel daily in the morning. Take 1 more softgel in the afternoon if needed. For age 6 or above, take 1 softgel daily in the morning.

Storage

Storage Keep in a dry and cool place. Avoid direct sunlight

Precautions

Advise to take with adult supervision.

Brand IP Statement(s)

FloraGLO Lutein FloraGLO is a trademark of Kemin Industries, Inc.

Seals/Symbols

cGMP Current Good Manufacturing Practices

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Extra Lutein Formula by CATALO label

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Extra Lutein Formula label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Extra Lutein Formula by CATALO

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

FloraGLO Marigold Extract

No known
interactions
100 mg per serving

Tagetes (marigold) is a group of flowering plants used in traditional medicine and as a source of plant pigments like lutein. Human evidence for most...

FloraGLO Marigold Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Safflower Oil, High Oleic, Gelatin, Glycerin, Beeswax, Natural, Water, Purified, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Extra Lutein Formula by CATALO Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Extra Lutein Formula interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

0 of the 1 ingredient in Extra Lutein Formula interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible.

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Extra Lutein Formula, from the product label.

CATALO

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Name
CATALO Natural Health USA Inc.
City
City of Industry
State
CA
ZipCode
91748
Web Address
CATALO.com
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Extra Lutein Formula by CATALO: Common Questions

Does Extra Lutein Formula by CATALO interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Extra Lutein Formula has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Extra Lutein Formula contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is lutein, and why is it in this product?
Lutein is a plant pigment (carotenoid) that accumulates in the eye lens and retina. It's possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration and cataracts — the main reasons people use it — and is generally well tolerated at supplement doses.
What is zeaxanthin, and is it different from lutein?
Zeaxanthin is another carotenoid that also collects in the eye. It's also possibly effective for AMD. Both work in the eye, but they're separate compounds — many eye health formulas include both together.
Is this safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Both ingredients are rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. That said, concentrated supplement doses during those times haven't been as thoroughly studied as food sources, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you in those situations.
Are there any side effects from lutein or zeaxanthin?
Both are generally well tolerated. Lutein has shown no adverse effects at doses up to 20 mg daily, and neither ingredient triggered reported side effects in the data we hold.
Can I take this if I have diabetes?
Zeaxanthin may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar when paired with diabetes medications. Check your specific medications with the tool on this page and discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist — they can advise whether it's right for you.
Does this product have fillers?
Yes — the inactive ingredients include safflower oil, gelatin, glycerin, beeswax, water, and sunflower lecithin, which help deliver the lutein and zeaxanthin and form the softgel capsule.

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The Full Monographs Behind Extra Lutein Formula’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Tagetes

Tagetes (marigold) is a group of flowering plants used in traditional medicine and as a source of plant pigments like lutein. Human evidence for most health benefits is very limited, and the...

Read the full Tagetes monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Lutein

Lutein is a plant-based antioxidant pigment that concentrates in the eye, and the best evidence suggests it (often combined with zeaxanthin) may help slow progression of age-related macular...

Read the full Lutein monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Zeaxanthin

Interacts with 86 drugs

Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment that, along with lutein, concentrates in the macula of the eye and may help support long-term eye health. The strongest evidence relates to slowing progres...

Read the full Zeaxanthin monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Extra Lutein Formula's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 7 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Lutein 2 references
  1. Brown L, Rimm EB, Seddon JM, et al. A prospective study of carotenoid intake and risk of cataract extraction in US men. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;70:517-24. PubMed
  2. Chasan-Taber L, Willett WC, Seddon JM, et al. A prospective study of carotenoid and vitamin A intakes and risk of cataract extraction in US women. Am J Clin Nutr 1999;70:509-16. PubMed

See these in context on the Lutein monograph →

Zeaxanthin 4 references
  1. Montonen J, Knekt P, Jarvinen R, Reunanen A. Dietary antioxidant intake and risk of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2004;27:362-6. PubMed
  2. Leermakers ET, Darweesh SK, Baena CP, et al. The effects of lutein on cardiometabolic health across the life course: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr 2016;103(2):481-94. PubMed
  3. Kou L, Du M, Zhang C, Dai Z, Li X, Zhang B. The Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic, and Anti-Diabetic Nephritic Activities of Zeaxanthin in Diet-Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Sprague Dawley Rats. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2017;182(3):944-955. PubMed
  4. Xu X, Zhao X, Berde Y, Low YL, Kuchan MJ. Milk and Plasma Lutein and Zeaxanthin Concentrations in Chinese Breast-Feeding Mother-Infant Dyads With Healthy Maternal Fruit and Vegetable Intake. J Am Coll Nutr 2019;38(2):179-184. PubMed

See these in context on the Zeaxanthin monograph →

Tagetes 1 reference
  1. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.

See these in context on the Tagetes monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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