Lutein 6 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lutein 6 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 6 mg is a dietary supplement by Sundown Naturalist 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 6 mg by Sundown Naturalist
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, at 6 mg per softgel capsule. Lutein is a yellow pigment found naturally in leafy greens and other plant foods; it accumulates in the eye, where it's thought to protect against damage from light.
The softgel also contains inactive ingredients — safflower oil, gelatin, glycerin, and yellow beeswax — that serve as the capsule shell and help deliver the lutein.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Lutein is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, two common eye conditions that damage vision over time. For other conditions — retinitis pigmentosa, necrotizing enterocolitis, retinopathy of prematurity, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia — the evidence rates it as possibly ineffective.
The data we hold does not establish lutein as effective for most of these conditions, so expectations should be modest.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lutein from food and typical supplement doses is generally well tolerated in adults. Studies have found no adverse effects at doses up to 20 mg daily — well above the 6 mg in this product.
Because supplement-dose safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding hasn't been thoroughly studied, the facts advise using caution and checking with your doctor if you are or plan to be pregnant or nursing, even though lutein is naturally present in breast milk.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none exist, so it's still smart to mention this supplement to your pharmacist or doctor when you start it, especially if you take anything regularly.
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.
This is a straightforward lutein supplement, useful if you're interested in eye health and concerned about macular degeneration or cataracts — two areas where the evidence leans toward possibly helpful. It's generally well tolerated and has no documented drug interactions.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or have questions about whether it fits your individual situation, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 2017.
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 6 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Sundown Naturalist |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 030768034788 |
| Net contents | 60 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 24, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 71818 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lutein 6 mg by Sundown Naturalist, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein | 6 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Safflower Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax
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Seals/Symbols
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General Statements
Supports eye health
Important facts you should know Lutein is the principal carotenoid found in the central area of the retina called the macula, and is naturally found in many fruits, vegetables and plants such as marigolds. Lutein has antioxidant properties and supplementing with Lutein gives you nutritional support for health eyes.
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Actual size
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Support
Formulation
No yeast, wheat, gluten, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, preservatives, soy, artificial color, artificial flavor, sodium.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take one (1) softgel daily, preferably with a meal.
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Avoid this product if you are allergic to daisy-like flowers.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper Resistant: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Storage
Store at room temperature and avoid excessive heat.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General
Prod. No. 3477 07E B51903
Brand IP Statement(s)
2016
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Lutein 6 mg by Sundown Naturalist 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 6 mg by Sundown Naturalist
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 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: Safflower Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lutein 6 mg by Sundown Naturalist Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lutein 6 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 6 mg, from the product label.
Sundown Naturalist
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- Rexall Sundown, Inc.
- City
- Boca Raton
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33487
- Phone Number
- 1-888-848-2435
Lutein 6 mg by Sundown Naturalist: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Lutein 6 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 6 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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