Active Ingredient:
information from selected non-manufacturer sources
| Name |
Carotene |
| Description |
A carotenoid that is a precursor of VITAMIN A. It is administered to reduce the severity of photosensitivity reactions in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria (PORPHYRIA, ERYTHROPOIETIC). (From Reynolds JEF(Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex, Inc, Engewood, CO, 1995.) [MeSH]
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| Related Names/Sources |
Carotenoids; Provitamin A Carotenoids; Antioxidants; Carrot Juice; beta-Carotene |
| Related products |
Products that contain Carotene |
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General Information |
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Carotene [MedlinePlus] |
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Carotene [NCI-Fact Sheet] |
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Carotene [NCI-Clinical Trial Report] |
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Last updated: 8 April 2013
