Comparison
RespiClear and Quick Defense
RespiClear (Karuna) lists 7 distinct ingredients and Quick Defense (Gaia Herbs RapidRelief) 6 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 4 are on both labels. On the site's similarity measure, which compares ingredient lists (1 for the same list, rarer ingredients counting for more; amounts are not part of it), the two formulas score 0.47.
| Ingredient | RespiClear | Quick Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Ginger | 200 mg | not disclosed |
| European Elder | 200 mg | not disclosed |
| Echinacea | 300 mg | 100 mg |
| Andrographis | 500 mg | not disclosed |
| Vitamin C | 500 mg (556%) | |
| Vitamin A | 500 IU | |
| Echinacea purpurea | not disclosed | |
| Echinacea angustifolia | not disclosed | |
| Linden | 200 mg |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: RespiClear, 1 tsp; Quick Defense, 2 capsules. Current labels entered August 2013 and May 2015. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- RespiClearKaruna: every row against all products listing it
- Quick DefenseGaia Herbs RapidRelief: every row against all products listing it