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.
ocular agents
Prevention of vision loss or eye disease.
Lutein is a pigment called carotenoid, and is one of two major carotenoids found in the human eye. It functions as a light filter, protecting the tissue from sun damage.
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:
Derm: carotendermia
* CAPITALS indicate life-threatening.
Underline indicate most frequent.
Natural Drug Interaction
There are no known natural-drug interactions. Advise patients to speak to medical practitioners before starting any new supplement if they are on medication.
Natural-Natural:
Taking with beta-carotene or Vitamin E may reduce the absorptions of these vitamins.
PO (Adults): 10–20 mg/day.
Capules: OTC
Tablets: OTC
Advise patient to take as directed.
Decreased risk of macular degeneration or cataracts.