Eye Formula Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Eye 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
Eye Formula is a dietary supplement by Health From The Sun with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, diarrhea, high cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 2,053 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Dietary Fiber, Zeaxanthin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Eye Formula by Health From The Sun
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
Eye Formula contains three active ingredients: lutein, zeaxanthin, and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids — plant pigments concentrated in the eye's macula — thought to protect the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye.
DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid naturally found in fish and algae, also linked to eye and brain health. The product also includes several inactive ingredients used as fillers and capsule material: food starch, vegetarian cellulose capsule, maltodextrin, cellulose, calcium phosphate, alginate, magnesium stearate, gum arabic, and silica.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Lutein is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, but the evidence for other eye or brain conditions it's sometimes used for — retinitis pigmentosa, retinopathy of prematurity, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia — is not strong enough to support a recommendation. Zeaxanthin is possibly effective for AMD, but evidence is insufficient to rate it for cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, asthma, breast cancer, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
We hold no effectiveness data for docosahexaenoic acid in our system.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lutein from food and typical supplement doses is generally well tolerated; doses up to 20 mg daily have not caused adverse effects in studies. Zeaxanthin is also generally well tolerated at typical supplement amounts, and no adverse effects are reported in our data.
Both lutein and zeaxanthin are rated Likely Safe in pregnancy and lactation, though the data on higher supplement doses during breastfeeding is not well studied — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing and want to confirm this product is right for you. We hold no safety data for docosahexaenoic acid.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications), double-check them before using Eye Formula. Zeaxanthin may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar when combined with these drugs, though the effect is not proven in humans.
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.
Eye Formula may be worth considering if you're interested in supporting eye health, particularly for age-related macular degeneration, though the evidence is not definitive. If you take blood sugar medications, check your exact drugs with the tool on this page before starting — and talk with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it fits your health plan.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2015.
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
General information
Key facts about Eye Formula, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Health From The Sun |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 010043550141 |
| Net contents | 90 Capsule(s); 1000 mg |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 22, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 45872 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Eye Formula by Health From The Sun, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 {Calories} | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Total Fat | 0.5 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 Gram(s) | 4% |
| Lutein | 20 mg | -- |
| Zeaxanthin | 6 mg | -- |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 210 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Food Starch, Vegetarian Cellulose Capsule, Maltodextrin, Cellulose, Calcium Phosphate, Alginate, Magnesium Stearate, Gum Arabic, Silica
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General Statements
GUARANTEED PURE
Rigorously quality tested to guaranteed purity, potency and truth-in-labeling.
Formula
DHA - LUTEIN ZEAXANTHIN
OMEGA 3
Disscusion: Eye Formula from Health From The Sun(R) delivers 210 mg DHA, 20 mg lutein, and 6 mg zeaxanthin per serving and is intended to provide nutritive support for eye health.
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Precautions
WARNING: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Use only as directed, Take three capsules daily with food or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General
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Eye Formula by Health From The Sun label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Eye Formula by Health From The Sun
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Dietary Fiber
Interacts with2,025 drugs
Black psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. I...
Dietary Fiber monograph & interactionsLutein
No knowninteractions
Lutein is a plant-based antioxidant pigment that concentrates in the eye, and the best evidence suggests it (often combined with zeaxanthin) may help...
Lutein monograph & interactionsZeaxanthin
Interacts with86 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 stron...
Zeaxanthin monograph & interactionsDocosahexaenoic Acid
Other (inactive) ingredients: Food Starch, Vegetarian Cellulose Capsule, Maltodextrin, Cellulose, Calcium Phosphate, Alginate, Magnesium Stearate, Gum Arabic, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Eye Formula by Health From The Sun Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Eye Formula by Health From The Sun contains zeaxanthin, which has documented interactions with antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications).
The concern is Moderate: zeaxanthin may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when taken together, based on animal studies showing zeaxanthin can lower blood sugar. However, human population studies have not found that eating more zeaxanthin and lutein together actually reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes developing.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Lutein, the product's second active ingredient, has no documented interactions in our data. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the third ingredient, could not be checked — we hold no interaction data for it.
Altogether, these interactions span 86 individual medications. If you take any blood sugar medication, run your exact drugs through the checker on this page before starting Eye Formula, and talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to be sure.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Eye Formula interact with 2,053 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 4 ingredients in Eye Formula interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Dietary Fiber Zeaxanthin
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Acarbose interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Acetohexamide interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Eye Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Alogliptin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Canagliflozin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionCarbamazepineCarbatrol, Carnexiv, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR
How Carbamazepine interacts with Eye Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Carbamazepine (tegretol) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Carbamazepine interactionChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
How Chlorpropamide interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Chlorpropamide interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Chlorpropamide interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
How Dapagliflozin interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Dapagliflozin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Dapagliflozin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interacts with Eye Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDulaglutideTrulicity
How Dulaglutide interacts with Eye Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Dulaglutide interactionEmpagliflozinJardiance
How Empagliflozin interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Empagliflozin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Empagliflozin interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
How Empagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionErtugliflozinSteglatro
How Ertugliflozin interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Ertugliflozin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Ertugliflozin interactionErtugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
How Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionExenatideBydureon, Byetta
How Exenatide interacts with Eye Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Exenatide interactionExenatide SyntheticBydureon BCISE
How Exenatide Synthetic interacts with Eye Formula — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Exenatide Synthetic interactionGliclazideDiamicron
How Gliclazide interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Gliclazide interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Gliclazide interactionGlimepirideAmaryl
How Glimepiride interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Glimepiride interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Glimepiride interactionGlipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL
How Glipizide interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Glipizide interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Glipizide interactionGlipizide, MetforminMetaglip
How Glipizide, Metformin interacts with Eye Formula — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Glipizide, Metformin interactionZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Glipizide, Metformin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Eye Formula with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Dietary Fiber
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce carbamazepine absorption. A preliminary study using blond psyllium reported decreased carbamazepine bioavailability due to binding of the drug to psyllium, as well as reduction of available fluid in the gut for dissolution of the drug. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Lithium
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as lithium might reduce lithium absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might reduce lithium absorption and plasma levels. Some case reports describe a reduction in plasma lithium levels with concomitant administration of blond psyllium. This was reversed when psyllium was stopped. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Metformin (Glucophage)
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Animal research shows that concurrent consumption of blond psyllium with metformin slows and increases the absorption of metformin. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after metformin.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as olanzapine might reduce olanzapine absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might decrease the absorption of olanzapine. A single case report describes a reduction in the effectiveness of olanzapine when it was concomitantly administered with an unspecified type of psyllium 3 grams orally twice daily. This effect was reversed when psyllium was stopped.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as digoxin might reduce digoxin absorption and decrease digoxin levels.
Psyllium might bind digoxin in the gut. However, some clinical evidence suggests that psyllium does not impact digoxin absorption.
Ethinyl Estradiol
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as ethinyl estradiol might alter levels of estradiol.
Concurrent use of blond psyllium with ethinyl estradiol results in a slight increase in the extent of ethinyl estradiol absorption and a slower rate of absorption. This is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Psyllium seems to have variable effects on drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after oral medications. Animal research shows that blond psyllium delays and increases the absorption of metformin and ethinyl estradiol. Case reports and animal research suggest that blond psyllium might reduce absorption of lithium, digoxin, olanzapine, and carbamazepine. Finally, some pharmacokinetic studies show that psyllium does not affect the absorption of levothyroxine or warfarin. Although many of these studies evaluated blond psyllium, the fiber content in black psyllium may have similar effects.
Zeaxanthin
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In an animal diabetic model, zeaxanthin has hypoglycemic effects. However, population research has found that increasing intake of dietary zeaxanthin plus lutein does not decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Eye Formula, from the product label.
Health From The Sun
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- NutraPure, Inc.
- Web Address
- www.reachforlife.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Eye Formula’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Black Psyllium
Interacts with 2,025 drugsBlack psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. It is best known and most studied for rel...
Read the full Black Psyllium monograph → Herb & supplement monographLutein
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 monographZeaxanthin
Interacts with 86 drugsZeaxanthin 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 & How We Checked
Eye 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 24 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.
Black Psyllium 18 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
- Covington TR, et al. Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs. 11th ed. Washington, DC: American Pharmaceutical Association, 1996.
- Etman M. Effect of a bulk forming laxative on the bioavailablility of carbamazepine in man. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 1995;21:1901-6.
- Perlman BB. Interaction between lithium salts and ispaghula husk. Lancet 1990;335:416.
- Vaswani SK, Hamilton RG, Valentine MD, Adkinson NF. Psyllium laxative-induced anaphylaxis, asthma, and rhinitis. Allergy 1996;51:266-8. PubMed
- Lantner RR, Espiritu BR, Zumerchik P, Tobin MC. Anaphylaxis following ingestion of a psyllium-containing cereal. JAMA 1990;264:2534-6. DOI
- Kaplan MJ. Anaphylactic reaction to "Heartwise." N Engl J Med 1990;323:1072-3. DOI
- Nordstrom M, Melander A, Robertsson E, Steen B. Influence of wheat bran and of a bulk-forming ispaghula cathartic on the bioavailability of digoxin in geriatric in-patients. Drug Nutr Interact 1987;5:67-9..
- Robinson DS, Benjamin DM, McCormack JJ. Interaction of warfarin and nonsystemic gastrointestinal drugs. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1971;12:491-5. PubMed
- Garcia JJ, Fernandez N, Diez MJ, et al. Influence of two dietary fibers in the oral bioavailability and other pharmacokinetic parameters of ethinyloestradiol. Contraception 2000;62:253-7. PubMed
- Fernandez N, Lopez C, Díez R, et al. Drug interactions with the dietary fiber Plantago ovata husk. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2012;8(11):1377-86.
- Semen plantaginis in: WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants, volume 1. World Health Organization, Geneva, 1999. Available at http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/en/d/Js2200e/. Accessed November 26, 1026.
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 (21CFR 101.17). Food labeling warning, notice, and safe handling statements. Available at www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=20f647d3b74161501f46564b915b4048&mc=true&node=se21.2.101_117&rgn=div8. Accessed December 3, 2
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 (21CFR 201.319). Specific labeling requirements - water-soluble gums, hydrophilic gums, and hydrophilic mucilloids. Available at www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=201.319. Accessed Dece
- Diez R, Garcia JJ, Diez MJ, Sierra M, Sahagun AM, Fernandez N. Influence of Plantago ovata husk (dietary fiber) on the bioavailability and other pharmacokinetic parameters of metformin in diabetic rabbits. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2017 Jun 7;17(1):298. PubMed
- Chiu AC, Sherman SI. Effects of pharmacological fiber supplements on levothyroxine absorption. Thyroid. 1998;8(8):667-71. PubMed
- Merrick C, Madden CA, Capurso NA. A Case of Blunted Orally Disintegrating Olanzapine Effect Due to Coadministered Psyllium. J Clin Psychiatry 2021;82(2):20cr13633. PubMed
Lutein 2 references
- 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
- 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
Zeaxanthin 4 references
- Montonen J, Knekt P, Jarvinen R, Reunanen A. Dietary antioxidant intake and risk of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 2004;27:362-6. PubMed
- 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
- 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
- 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
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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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