Complementary/Alternative Medicine: This monograph describes a natural or herbal product that is not subject to FDA guidelines for medicines. Patients and clinicians are advised to read package labels carefully to ensure safe and efficacious use.
Pronunciation:
loo-tee-in
Trade Name(s)
Ther. Class.
antioxidants
ocular agents
Lutein is a carotenoid with antioxidant properties that protect underlying ocular tissues from photodamage.
Therapeutic Effect(s):
Decreased risk of development of AMD and cataracts.
Absorption: Unknown.
Distribution: Unknown.
Metabolism and Excretion: Unknown.
Half-life: Unknown.
TIME/ACTION PROFILE
ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
---|---|---|---|
PO | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
Cystic fibrosis (decreased lutein absorption).
CV: DISEASE
Endo: carotendermia
* CAPITALS indicate life-threatening.
Underline indicate most frequent.
Natural Drug Interaction
Natural-Natural:
Concomitant administration with beta-carotene may reduce bioavailability of lutein.
PO (Adults): 6–20 mg/day.
Softgels: 6 mg, 20 mg
Decrease in risk or cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
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