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Beta carotene/ ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/ vitamin e/ zinc/ copper/ lutein/ zeaxanthin

Generic name: beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin [ bay-ta-KAR-oh-teen/as-KORE-bik-AS-id/VYE-ta-min-E/ZINK/KOP-er/loo-TEE-in/ZEE-uh-ZAN-thin ]
Brand name: Macutek Smooth Dissolve Tablets

Beta carotene/ ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/ vitamin e/ zinc/ copper/ lutein/ zeaxanthin is used for:

Dietary management of age-related macular degeneration in certain patients. It should only be used under the direction and supervision of a doctor.

Beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin is a medical food. It works by providing vitamins to meet nutritional requirements.

Do NOT use beta carotene/ ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/ vitamin e/ zinc/ copper/ lutein/ zeaxanthin if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using beta carotene/ ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/ vitamin e/ zinc/ copper/ lutein/ zeaxanthin:

Some medical conditions may interact with beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin. However, no specific interactions with beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use beta carotene/ ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/ vitamin e/ zinc/ copper/ lutein/ zeaxanthin:

Use beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin.

Important safety information:

Possible side effects of beta carotene/ ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/ vitamin e/ zinc/ copper/ lutein/ zeaxanthin:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea, nausea, stomach upset, or cramping; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin:

Store beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store in original packaging until just before use. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin or any other medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using beta carotene/ascorbic acid (vitamin c)/vitamin e/zinc/copper/lutein/zeaxanthin.

Issue Date: June 3, 2015

Further information

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