Drug reference
lutein
Carotenoid · Nutritional supplement
CarotenoidNutritional supplement
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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not curated
Mechanism
Not yet extracted
Indications
age-related macular degeneration (as substitute for beta-carotene)
Related guidelines
Other Carotenoid drugs
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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team