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Beta carotene- is an organic, strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits.

?-Carotene is an organic, strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. It is a member of the carotenes, which are terpenoids, synthesized biochemically from eight isoprene units and thus having 40 carbons. More

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Description

?-Carotene is an organic, strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits. It is a member of the carotenes, which are terpenoids, synthesized biochemically from eight isoprene units and thus having 40 carbons.

Generic Name

Beta carotene- is an organic, strongly colored red-orange pigment abundant in plants and fruits.

Chemical names

Beta-carotene; Beta Carotene; Provitamin A; Solatene; Beta

Brand names

A To Z Gold NS, Acarot, Acdc, Alfex-BT, Alpha B-Cal, Alpha Cad, Alpha-C, Alpine, Antoxid, Antoxid-HC, Antoxyl Forte, Axtox, B-29 Gold, B-Carot, B-Fact, Bc-300, Betagan Forte Cap, Betared, Betamep, Betasel, Bm-Vita, Carodin

IUPAC name

(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol

Pharmacokinetics

Actions

Vitamin A is effective for the treatment of Vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A plays vital roles in vision, growth, epithelial differentiation, reproduction, and bone development, pattern formation during embryogenesis, hematopoiesis and brain development. It is also important for the maintenance of the proper functioning of the immune system.

Dosage/Dosage form

6-15 mg/day

Therapeutic uses

For the treatment of vitamin A deficiency.

Adverse effects/Side effects

Interaction

Contraindications

Storage

Information

Molecular weight

286.4516

Molecular formula

C20H30O

CAS number

68-26-8

Precautions

Do not take overdose. It can cause jaundice-like reactions.