If you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and you smoke, or if you recently quit smoking, beta-carotene-free Vitalux®-S may be appropriate for you. Vitalux®-S is identical to the Vitalux® AREDS formula, but without beta-carotene. Vitalux®-S is specifically formulated for smokers and recent ex-smokers with the AREDS ingredients shown to delay the progression of age-related macular degeneration and maintain healthy vision. Like Vitalux® AREDS, Vitalux®-S contains: Vitamins C and E, plus minerals zinc and copper, and Lutein and zeaxanthin, with 10 mg of lutein per daily dose.
Medicinal Ingredients: Vitamin C 250mg, Vitamin E 134mg AT, Zinc 40mg, Copper 1mg, Lutein 5mg - Yielding Zeaxanthin (250mcg). Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Calcium Silicate, Caramel colour, Carnauba Wax, Diacetylated Monoglyceride, Ethyl Vanillin, Hydroxypropyl cellulose, Hypromellos, Microcrystalline cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Titanium dioxide, Vegetable magnesium stearate, Vegetable stearic acid, Water, Xanthan Gum.
Take 2 caplets per day with a meal or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or a few hours after taking other medications. Do not crush the caplets.
With Lutein, 50 Caplets