Comparison
Systane I-Caps AREDS 2 and PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula
Systane I-Caps AREDS 2 (Alcon) lists 9 distinct ingredients and PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula (Bausch & Lomb) 7 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 7 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 0.82.
| Ingredient | Systane I-Caps AREDS 2 | PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 250 mg (278%) | 250 mg (278%) |
| Fat (unspecified) | 0.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Zinc | 12.5 mg (114%) | 40 mg (364%) |
| Vitamin E | 90 mg (600%) | 400 IU |
| Copper | 1 mg (111%) | 1 mg (111%) |
| Lutein | 5 mg | 5 mg |
| Zeaxanthin | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 1.8 g | |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Systane I-Caps AREDS 2, 1 softgel; PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula, 1 softgel. Current labels entered June 2022 and October 2020. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Systane I-Caps AREDS 2Alcon: every row against all products listing it
- PreserVision AREDS 2 FormulaBausch & Lomb: every row against all products listing it