ICAPS Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is ICaps taken for?
  2. What is lutein and how can it help eye health?
  3. What vitamins/minerals does ICaps contain?
  4. Does ICaps contain the recommended amount of vitamins?
  5. Is ICaps available on prescription?
  6. What is the recommended dose of ICaps?
  7. Can ICaps tablets be crushed or broken in half prior to taking?
  8. Is ICaps suitable for vegetarians/vegans?
  9. Is ICaps suitable if you are not allowed to eat pork (pig extracts)?
  10. Is ICaps suitable if you are not allowed to eat beef (cow extracts)?
  11. Does this product contain gluten or iodine?
  12. Can ICaps be taken at the same time as other vitamin supplements?
  13. Can ICaps be taken with other medication such as warfarin?
  14. I am a smoker/I used to smoke, can I take ICaps?
  15. Can ICaps be taken when pregnant/breast-feeding?
  16. Can ICaps be taken by diabetics?
  17. Can ICaps be taken by children?
Q: What is ICaps taken for?
It is a dietary supplement formulated with lutein and zeaxanthin for the maintenance of healthy eyes and general eye health. Click here for more infomation.
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Q: What is lutein and how can it help eye health?
The Why Lutein? page has more information.
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Q: What vitamins/minerals does ICaps contain?
The ICaps Contents page has more information.
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Q: Does ICaps contain the recommended amount of vitamins?
The ICaps Contents page has more information.
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Q: Is ICaps available on prescription?
ICaps is widely available from pharmacies and opticians and does not need a prescription. Click here to find your nearest optical stockist.
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Q: What is the recommended dose of ICaps?
2 tablets daily swallowed whole, with food. Tablets can be taken separately at different times of the day if necessary. It is advisable to take the tablets with food to prevent possible stomach irritation.
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Q: Can ICaps tablets be crushed or broken in half prior to taking?
It is not recommended that the tablets are broken or crushed. ICaps tablets are slow release coated tablets and have been specifically designed to be swallowed whole. This helps to reduce any side effects (e.g. stomach irritation), avoids any unpleasant taste, and provides improved bioavailability of the vitamins, minerals and other anti-oxidants.
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Q: Is ICaps suitable for vegetarians/vegans?
NO. ICaps contains gelatin and other extracts of animal origin (e.g. magnesium stearate). This makes ICaps unsuitable for vegetarians and vegans.
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Q: Is ICaps suitable if you are not allowed to eat pork (pig extracts)?
NO. ICaps contains porcine (pork) gelatin in the beta-carotene and vitamin E acetate powder. ICaps is therefore not suitable for diets (religious or otherwise) that restrict the consumption of pork or pork derivatives.
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Q: Is ICaps suitable if you are not allowed to eat beef (cow extracts)?
NO, bovine (cow) gelatin is contained within both lutein and magnesium stearate components of ICaps tablets, and they are not suitable for diets (religious or otherwise) that restrict the consumption of beef or beef extracts.
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Q: Does this product contain gluten or iodine?
NO. It does not contain either.
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Q: Can ICaps be taken at the same time as other vitamin supplements?
It is not advisable to take more than one multi-vitamin at a time, we would advise that you consult your medical practitioner before taking another vitamin supplement with ICaps.
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Q: Can ICaps be taken with other medication such as warfarin?
It is recommended that you consult your GP/consultant prior to starting to take ICaps if you are currently taking medication for an existing medical condition.
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Q: I am a smoker/I used to smoke, can I take ICaps?
Recent studies that looked at beta-carotene intake (20-30mg) concluded a potential link between beta-carotene and increased risk of developing cancer. For this reason smokers and other individuals at risk from cancer, are not encouraged to take high levels of beta-carotene. Levels of beta-carotene present in the daily dose of ICaps, are much lower than those studied, and are, therefore, considered to be within safe limits. If in any doubt, consult a medical practitioner before starting to take ICaps.
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Q: Can ICaps be taken when pregnant/breast-feeding?
During pregnancy/breast feeding, it is not advisable to take ICaps.
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Q: Can ICaps be taken by diabetics?
ICaps contains a small amount of sucrose (sugar). It is therefore not recommended for diabetics to take ICaps until advice has been sought from a medical practitioner.
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Q: Can ICaps be taken by children?
ICaps is not recommended for children.
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