Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by EZ Melts
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst 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 Plus 20 mg Berry Burst is a dietary supplement by EZ Melts with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for zinc deficiency, immune support, cold symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 341 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bilberry fruit extract, Zeaxanthin, Zinc. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst by EZ Melts
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst contains four active ingredients. Lutein and zeaxanthin are yellow-orange pigments (carotenoids) found in the eye that support vision health.
Bilberry fruit extract provides anthocyanidins, plant compounds with antioxidant properties. Zinc is an essential mineral involved in immune function and tissue repair.
The product also contains inactive ingredients—mannitol, modified cellulose, xylitol, natural flavor, malic acid, plant-based magnesium stearate, natural color, monk fruit extract, and stevia—which serve as sweeteners, binders, and thickeners in the melt tablet.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for this product's ingredients varies. Lutein is possibly effective for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts, though data remain limited.
Zeaxanthin is possibly effective for AMD as well. Bilberry fruit extract has insufficient evidence to rate its effect on AMD, cognitive decline, and most other conditions—and it appears ineffective for night vision.
Zinc is effective for zinc deficiency and likely effective for Wilson disease, though its role in this supplement is modest at 20 mg per dose (the recommended daily allowance for adults is 8–11 mg). Evidence does not exist in our data for whether this combination product works for any specific condition as a whole.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Zinc is well tolerated in doses below 40 mg daily. Common side effects are abdominal cramps, diarrhea, metallic taste, nausea, and vomiting—generally mild and dose-related.
Long-term, high-dose zinc may increase the risk of copper deficiency. Lutein and zeaxanthin from foods and typical supplement doses are generally well tolerated; lutein at up to 20 mg daily has not caused adverse effects in studies.
Bilberry fruit extract is well tolerated, though some people report dark-colored stools, flatulence, and gastrointestinal discomfort. Pregnancy and lactation safety data exist for all four ingredients—all three with pregnancy/lactation entries are rated Likely Safe—but concentrated bilberry and zeaxanthin supplements in pregnancy and lactation lack robust study, so check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take quinolone antibiotics (like ciprofloxacin), cephalexin, or tetracycline antibiotics—the zinc here can reduce their absorption and effectiveness, though spacing doses 2–4 hours apart may help. Also confirm use if you take penicillamine, ritonavir or other HIV integrase inhibitors, blood thinners or anti-clotting medications, diabetes drugs, or the cancer medication erlotinib.
No interactions are documented for lutein alone.
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.
Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst may appeal to anyone looking to support eye health with lutein, zeaxanthin, and bilberry, especially if concerned about age-related macular degeneration. If you take antibiotics (particularly quinolones, cephalexin, or tetracyclines), blood thinners, diabetes medications, or the cancer drug erlotinib, check the specific medications you're taking with your pharmacist or doctor before starting this product.
The zinc content and bilberry extract create several documented interactions that timing or dose adjustments can sometimes manage—but that's a conversation for your own healthcare provider to guide.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 2020.
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 Plus 20 mg Berry Burst, straight from the product label.
| Brand | EZ Melts |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 851989007555 |
| Net contents | 60 Fast Melting Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 218550 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst by EZ Melts, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc | 10 mg | 67% |
| Lutein | 20 mg | -- |
| Zeaxanthin | 4 mg | -- |
| Bilberry fruit extract | 50 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Mannitol, Modified Cellulose, Xylitol, Natural flavor, Malic Acid, Plant-based Magnesium Stearate, Natural color, Monk Fruit extract, Stevia
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Formulation
Zero sugar Gluten-free Non-GMO
Vegan
Supports Macular Health
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 tablets a day or as recommended by your healthcare professional. Allow tablet to dissolve in mouth. No water necessary.
Precautions
If you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication, consult your healthcare professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
General Statements
Dissolvable vitamins
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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.
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Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst by EZ Melts label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst by EZ Melts
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill 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.
Zinc
Interacts with67 drugs
Zinc is an essential mineral that your body needs for immune function, wound healing, taste, and smell. Most people get enough from food, but suppleme...
Zinc 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 & interactionsBilberry fruit extract
Interacts with275 drugs
Bilberry is a blueberry-like fruit rich in antioxidant plant compounds called anthocyanins, and it has a long history of traditional use for eye healt...
Bilberry fruit extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Mannitol, Modified Cellulose, Xylitol, Natural flavor, Malic Acid, Plant-based Magnesium Stearate, Natural color, Monk Fruit extract, Stevia. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst by EZ Melts Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst by EZ Melts interacts with medications through its zinc, zeaxanthin, and bilberry fruit extract content.
The most serious interactions are Moderate in severity. Zinc can significantly reduce the absorption and effectiveness of quinolone antibiotics (like ciprofloxacin), cephalexin, and tetracycline antibiotics—reducing antibiotic levels by 27% to 40%—as well as penicillamine, ritonavir, and certain HIV integrase inhibitors.
Zeaxanthin and bilberry may both theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with diabetes medications. Bilberry fruit extract may also increase bleeding risk with blood thinners (anticoagulants) or anti-clotting drugs (antiplatelet agents), and theoretically may reduce the effectiveness of the cancer drug erlotinib.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Although zinc's effects on quinolones, cephalexin, and tetracyclines are well documented, spacing doses can reduce the interaction—taking zinc at least 2 hours before or 4–6 hours after these antibiotics. Bilberry may also theoretically affect how your liver processes certain medications (CYP2E1 substrates), though this has not been confirmed in humans.
Lutein has no known interactions documented in our data.
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The ingredients in Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst interact with 341 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 4 ingredients in Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bilberry fruit extract Zeaxanthin Zinc
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry leaf or fruit extract may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acarbose interactionZeaxanthinAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking zeaxanthin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Zeaxanthin + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophenChildren's Tylenol, Children's Tylenol Meltaways, Tylenol, Tylenol Ex Strength
How Acetaminophen interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, Brompheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineDimetapp Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Brompheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
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How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, CodeineBancap w/ Codeine
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine PhosphatePhrenilin #3
How Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Butalbital, Codeine Phosphate interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PhenylephrineHycomine Compound
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, CodeineGesic C15, Gesic C30, Gesic C8, Lenoltec 1, Lenoltec 2, Lenoltec 3 +1 more
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, SalicylamideCodalan No.1, Codalan No.2, Codalan No.3
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Codeine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, DihydrocodeineDHC Plus, Panlor DC, Panlor SS
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine interactionAcetaminophen, Caffeine, IsomethepteneMigralam
How Acetaminophen, Caffeine, Isometheptene interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
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Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hbr interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Codeine, Phenylephrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, DextromethorphanCoricidin II Extra Strength Cold and Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Maximum Strength Flu
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylpropanolamineMulti Symptom Cold Relief
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, SalicylamideRhinogesic GG
How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Salicylamide interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
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How Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interacts with Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bilberry Fruit ExtractCytochrome P450 2e1 (cyp2e1) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Read the full Bilberry Fruit Extract + Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine, Opium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Lutein Plus 20 mg Berry Burst 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.
Bilberry fruit extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro, animal, and clinical research suggest that anthocyanidin extracts from bilberry can inhibit platelet aggregation.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, bilberry leaf or fruit extract may increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that bilberry leaf extract might have blood glucose-lowering activity. Also, one small clinical trial in patients with type 2 diabetes shows that taking bilberry fruit extract 470 mg as a single dose prior to an oral glucose tolerance test lowers plasma glucose levels when compared with placebo.
Cytochrome P450 2E1 (Cyp2E1) Substrates
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2E1.
Animal research shows that exposure to small concentrations of bilberry extract in drinking water for around one month increased CYP2E1 activity by 31%. However, exposure over a 2-month period did not increase CYP2E1 activity. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Erlotinib (Tarceva)
Theoretically, bilberry fruit extract might reduce the efficacy of erlotinib.
In vitro research suggests that bilberry fruit extract and its constituents, delphinidin and delphinidin-3-O-glucoside, inhibit the activity of erlotinib. This interaction has not been reported in humans.
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.
Zinc
Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (Biktarvy)
Theoretically, zinc might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption.
Advise patients that bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide should be taken at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after zinc containing products.
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Zinc might decrease cephalexin levels by chelating with cephalexin in the gut and preventing its absorption.
A pharmacokinetic study shows that zinc sulfate 250 mg taken concomitantly with cephalexin 500 mg decreases peak levels of cephalexin by 31% and reduces the exposure to cephalexin by 27%. Also, taking zinc sulfate 3 hours before cephalexin decreases peak levels of cephalexin by 11% and reduces the exposure to cephalexin by 18%. By decreasing cephalexin levels, zinc might increase the risk of treatment failure. This effect does not occur when zinc is taken 3 hours after the cephalexin dose. To avoid an interaction, advise patients take zinc sulfate 3 hours after taking cephalexin.
Cisplatin (Platinol-Aq)
Theoretically, zinc might interfere with the therapeutic effects of cisplatin.
Animal research suggests that zinc stimulates tumor cell production of the protein metallothionein, which binds and inactivates cisplatin. It is not known whether zinc supplements or high dietary zinc intake can cause clinically significant interference with cisplatin therapy. Cisplatin might also increase zinc excretion.
Integrase Inhibitors
Theoretically, taking zinc along with integrase inhibitors might decrease the levels and clinical effects of these drugs.
Zinc is a divalent cation. Pharmacokinetic studies have shown that other divalent cations such as calcium and iron can decrease blood levels of the integrase inhibitor dolutegravir through chelation.
Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen)
Zinc might reduce the levels and clinical effects of penicillamine.
By forming an insoluble complex with penicillamine, zinc interferes with penicillamine absorption and activity. Zinc supplements reduce the efficacy of low-dose penicillamine (0.5-1 gram/day), but do not seem to affect higher doses (1-2.75 gram/day), provided dosing times are separated. Advise patients to take zinc and penicillamine at least 2 hours apart.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Zinc can decrease the levels and clinical effects of quinolones antibiotics.
Quinolones form complexes with zinc in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing absorption of both the quinolone and zinc if taken at the same time. Advise patients to take these drugs at least 2 hours before, or 4-6 hours after, zinc supplements.
Ritonavir (Norvir)
Zinc modestly reduces levels of ritonavir.
Clinical research shows that zinc might reduce serum ritonavir levels by chelating with ritonavir in the gut and preventing its absorption. In patients with HIV, ritonavir is taken with atazanavir to prevent the metabolism and increase the effects of atazanavir. A pharmacokinetic study shows that, in patients being treated with atazanavir/ritonavir, co-administration of zinc sulfate (Solvazinc tablets) 125 mg as a single dose or as multiple daily doses for 2 weeks reduces plasma levels of ritonavir by about 16%. However, atazanavir levels still remains high enough to prevent HIV virus replication. Therefore, the decrease in ritonavir levels is not likely to be clinically significant.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Zinc might reduce levels of tetracycline antibiotics.
Tetracyclines form complexes with zinc in the gastrointestinal tract, which can reduce absorption of both the tetracycline and zinc when taken at the same time. Taking zinc sulfate 200 mg with tetracycline reduces absorption of the antibiotic by 30% to 40%. Demeclocycline and minocycline cause a similar interaction. However, doxycycline does not seem to interact significantly with zinc. Advise patients to take tetracyclines at least 2 hours before, or 4-6 hours after, zinc supplements to avoid any interactions.
Amiloride (Midamor)
Amiloride can modestly reduce zinc excretion and increase zinc levels.
Clinical research shows that amiloride can reduce urinary zinc excretion, especially at doses of 10 mg per day or more. This zinc-sparing effect can help to counteract zinc losses caused by thiazide diuretics, but it is unlikely to cause zinc toxicity at usual amiloride doses. The other potassium-sparing diuretics, spironolactone (Aldactone) and triamterene (Dyrenium), do not seem to have a zinc-sparing effect.
Atazanavir (Reyataz)
Zinc modestly reduces levels of atazanavir, although this effect does not seem to be clinically significant.
Clinical research shows that zinc might decrease serum atazanavir levels by chelating with atazanavir in the gut and preventing its absorption. Although a single dose of zinc sulfate (Solvazinc tablets) 125 mg orally does not affect atazanavir concentrations in patients being treated with atazanavir/ritonavir, co-administration of zinc sulfate 125 mg daily for 2 weeks reduces plasma levels of atazanavir by about 22% in these patients. However, despite this decrease, atazanavir levels still remain at high enough concentrations for the prevention of HIV virus replication.
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Zinc
Interacts with 67 drugsZinc is an essential mineral that your body needs for immune function, wound healing, taste, and smell. Most people get enough from food, but supplements can help correct or prevent a defici...
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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...
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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...
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Interacts with 275 drugsBilberry is a blueberry-like fruit rich in antioxidant plant compounds called anthocyanins, and it has a long history of traditional use for eye health, circulation, and mild diarrhea. While...
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The 108 references behind this product’s interaction data
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