Beta-carotene Alternatives Compared
Beta-carotene | Vitamin a | Aquasol A |
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Beta-carotene | Vitamin a | Aquasol A (vitamin a) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Vitamin A Deficiency. beta-carotene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Vitamin A Deficiency. vitamin a may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Vitamin A Deficiency. Aquasol A may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Beta-carotene | More about Vitamin a | More about Aquasol A (vitamin a) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
Beta-carotene has an average rating of 3.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||
See also: beta-carotene side effects in more detail. |
See also: vitamin a side effects in more detail. |
See also: Aquasol A side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Aquasol A prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||
A-Caro-25, B-Caro-T, Caroguard, Centrum Singles-Beta Carotene, Lumitene | Aquasol A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with beta-carotene:
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A total of 23 drugs are known to interact with vitamin a:
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A total of 23 drugs are known to interact with Aquasol A:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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November 17, 1972 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||||||||||
Patient resources | ||||||||||
Professional Resources | ||||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | ||||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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