Lutein 10 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lutein 10 mg 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
Lutein 10 mg is a dietary supplement by SimplySupplements with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for eye health, age-related macular degeneration, cataract prevention.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lutein 10 mg by SimplySupplements
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: lutein, a carotenoid (a natural pigment) your body stores in the eye. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, gelatin, and titanium dioxide—which help form and preserve the supplement.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Lutein has possibly effective evidence for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts—both conditions that can blur your central vision or cloud the lens. For other eye and lung conditions in the list (retinitis pigmentosa, necrotizing enterocolitis, retinopathy of prematurity, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia), the evidence rates as possibly ineffective.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Orally taken lutein from food and supplements is generally well tolerated. Research shows doses up to 20 mg daily have not produced adverse effects in trials.
Lutein is naturally present in breast milk, though safety of higher supplement doses during pregnancy and lactation isn't well studied yet—talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to decide what's right for you.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for lutein. Still, mention this supplement to your doctor or pharmacist so they can review it alongside your full medication list.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're concerned about AMD or cataracts, lutein may be worth considering based on possibly effective evidence. Because supplement-dose safety data is limited, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking other supplements or medications.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 2013.
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 Lutein 10 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | SimplySupplements |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 5060208411348 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 24, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 21996 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lutein 10 mg by SimplySupplements, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein | 10 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin, Titanium Dioxide
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General Statements
Popular carotenoid found within the eye
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HIGH STRENGTH
Quality Assured
Product Information Lutein is a naturally occuring fat-soluble pigment found in a small number of plants. This carotenoid is absorbed by the body and transported in the blood to the eye, especially the retina, where it is concentrated in the macular, the most visually sensitive and active part of the retina. Therefore, experts believe consuming Lutein may help maintain healthy eyes.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Daily Intake Take one to two capsules daily as a food supplement or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Precautions
Important Information If you are taking any prescription medication, you have a medical condition or you have specific concerns about the suitability of our products, always consult your GP or Pharmacist prior to taking supplements.
Do not exceed stated dose.
Keep away from children at all times.
Food supplement: This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Pregnant or lactating women should consult a Doctor before using this product.
Allergy Advice: Contains an ingredient derived from Beef.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
General
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Lutein 10 mg by SimplySupplements label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lutein 10 mg by SimplySupplements
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Lutein
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lutein 10 mg by SimplySupplements Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lutein 10 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Lutein 10 mg, from the product label.
SimplySupplements
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- Simply Supplements
- Street Address
- PO Box 204
- City
- Guernsey
- ZipCode
- GY1 3NB
Lutein 10 mg by SimplySupplements: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Lutein 10 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lutein 10 mg'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.
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 2 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
- 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
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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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