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Beta Carotene

Beta Carotene is used for:

Treating vitamin A deficiency. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Beta Carotene is a precursor to vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin.

Do NOT use Beta Carotene if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Beta Carotene
• you are taking vitamin A supplements or any multivitamins that contain vitamin A
• you are taking acitretin

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

Before using Beta Carotene :

Some medical conditions may interact with Beta Carotene . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or multivitamin therapy)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Beta Carotene . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Acitretin because the risk of serious side effects may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Beta Carotene 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 :

Use Beta Carotene as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Beta Carotene with food or milk.
• Take Beta Carotene regularly to receive the most benefit from it. Taking Beta Carotene at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
• If you miss a dose of Beta Carotene , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Beta Carotene .

Important safety information:

• Beta Carotene may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Beta Carotene . Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
• Your skin may turn slightly yellow while you are taking Beta Carotene . This is harmless and not a cause for concern.
• Do not take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or megavitamin therapy) while taking Beta Carotene unless directed by your doctor.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Beta Carotene during pregnancy. If you are or will be breast feeding while you are using Beta Carotene , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Beta Carotene :

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.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; 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 or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Beta Carotene at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Beta Carotene out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Beta Carotene , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Beta Carotene is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Beta Carotene . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.