beta Carotene FDA Link

A carotenoid that is a precursor of VITAMIN A. Beta carotene is administered to reduce the severity of photosensitivity reactions in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria (PORPHYRIA, ERYTHROPOIETIC).

Also Known As:

Betacarotene; Carotene, beta; BellaCarotin; Carotaben; Max-Caro; Provatene; Solatene; Vetoron; beta-Carotene; Max Caro; MaxCaro

Organic Chemicals: 140
- Hydrocarbons: 1726
  - Terpenes: 1531
    - Carotenoids: 4191
      - beta Carotene: 2547
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 96
    - Alicyclic Hydrocarbons: 1
      - Cycloparaffins: 6
        Cyclohexanes: 3
        Cyclohexenes: 5
        Carotenoids: 4191
        beta Carotene: 2547
  - Acyclic Hydrocarbons
    - Alkenes: 270
      - Polyenes: 167
        Carotenoids: 4191
        beta Carotene: 2547
Biological Factors: 2560
- Biological Pigments: 1
  - Carotenoids: 4191
    - beta Carotene: 2547

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