I-Caps AREDS Formula by Alcon — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

🟢 100/100

This product looks safe

No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
38% of ingredients have research evidence

A Label Compliance Grade

Product Label

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Label Data

2 Tablet(s) Serving Size

60 Servings

Multi-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM) Product Type

38% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

5 {Calories}

Total Carbohydrates

1 g (1% DV)

Vitamin A

28640 IU (573% DV)

Vitamin C

226 mg (377% DV)

Vitamin E

400 IU (1333% DV)

📊 17.9× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 1000 mg) 📚 177 studies (Tier A: 3, B: 90)

RDA 15mg This product: 268.0mg UL 1000mg

Calcium

60 mg (6% DV)

Zinc

34.8 mg (232% DV)

📊 3.2× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 40 mg) 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 34.8mg UL 40mg

Copper

0.8 mg (40% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.9× RDA of 0.9 mg) 📚 36 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.9mg This product: 0.8mg UL 10mg

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline Cellulose Dicalcium Phosphate Gelatin Hypromellose Silicon Dioxide Magnesium Stearate Starch Stearic Acid Polyvinyl Alcohol Polyethylene Glycol Sorbic Acid FD&C Red #40 Lake Talc Titanium Dioxide Sodium Benzoate FD&C Yellow #6 Lake Sodium Chloride Glucose Sodium Ascorbate DL-Alpha-Tocopherol Sodium Sulfate Trace Metals

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (76% of products) Nutrient (58% of products)

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Suggested Adult Intake: Two tablets twice a day WITH MEAL or as directed by your physician.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Specific lifestyle considerations, such as smoking should be considered when choosing the proper formulation.

DO NOT USE IF THE SAFETY SEAL UNDER THE CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

CAUTION: Tablet not to be broken before consumption.

SMOKERS: Please consult your eye care professional about the risks associated with smoking and using high levels of Beta Carotene.

Caution: Tablet not to be broken before consumption.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Lactose Free

LACTOSE FREE

Additional Information

Made in the U.S.A.

The antioxidant and zinc ingredients used in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS)1.

Actual Size

Alcon is involved in research studying the potential positive effects of antioxidants and other ingredients on preserving healthy vision.

Ask your eye care professional about Alcon Laboratories and our commitment to eye health.

Keep tightly closed in a dry place at controlled room temperature.

Lot number & expiration date are printed on bottle inside of this package.

ICAPS(R) Eye Vitamin & Mineral Supplement AREDS Formula is developed by Alcon Laboratories, the world-wide leader in eye care.

HELPS PRESERVE HEALTHY VISION**

Age - Related Eye Disease Study

EASY TO SWALLOW

AREDS is a ground-breaking, 10-year clinical study that proved the benefit of these high-potency antioxidant and zinc ingredients in certain patients at high-risk.1

These unique delayed-release tablets dissolve gradually, thereby contributing to greater absorption by the body and less stomach upset (which is common when taking high-potency vitamins and minerals, such as zinc.

1 Age-Related Eye Disease Study Research Group. Archives of Ophthalmology, 2001:199:1417-1436.

4T976 HW C2 9006598-0611

4T976 HW F2 H11958-0611

HPDE 2

Product Details

UPC / SKU 3 00658 04010 7

DSLD Entry Date 2013-05-24

Product Type Multi-Vitamin and Mineral (MVM)

Form Tablet or Pill

Brand Alcon

DSLD ID 17019

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

337 Research Sources

54 Avg Quality Score

161 Meta Analysis

68 Systematic Review

51 Rct

48 Clinical Trial

2 Other

2 Regulatory Source

1 Narrative Review

1 Cochrane Review

1 Guideline

1 Openfda Safety

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Meta Analysis BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 2011

PubMed DOI

A Fortification of staple foods with vitamin A for vitamin A deficiency

Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants one to six months of age

Narrative Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2016

PubMed DOI Cochrane

A Vitamin A and fish oils for preventing the progression of retinitis pigmentosa

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2020

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A Exercise training-induced changes in exerkine concentrations may be relevant to the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Meta Analysis Journal of sport and health science 2023

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A Food fortification with multiple micronutrients: impact on health outcomes in general population

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019

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A Oral vitamin A supplements to prevent acute upper respiratory tract infections in children up to seven years of age

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2024

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