beta Carotene
Synonyms
BellaCarotin
Betacarotene
Carotaben
Carotene, beta
Max Caro
Max-Caro
MaxCaro
Provatene
Solatene
Vetoron
beta-Carotene
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).