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Beta carotene

How to take it, side effects, brands around the world and safety alerts.

Sold without prescription in some countries Oral

How to use Beta carotene

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

How to take it and how often

Direction Take 2 capsules per day with or after a meal, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Warnings

If you are pregnant, may become pregnant or are breast feeding, consult your healthcare professional before using this product. Do not use if tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.

How to store it

Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2025-03-31.

Brands around the world

Products with Beta carotene as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Prenate EliteVITAMIN A 780 ug/1, ASCORBIC ACID 75 mg/1, CHOLECALCIFEROL 15 ug/1 · Tablet, Coated · Avion Pharmaceuticals, LLC
NDC 75854-314Label
Se-natal 19.BETA.-CAROTENE 1000 [iU]/1, ASCORBIC ACID 100 mg/1, CHOLECALCIFEROL 400 [iU]/1 · Tablet · Seton Pharmaceuticals
NDC 13925-116Label
Select-ob Plus Dha Prenatal Supplement Plus Dha Prenatal Supplement Plus DhaKit · Exeltis USA, Inc.
NDC 0642-0075Label
Vitafol Ultra UltraDOCONEXENT 200 mg/1, NIACINAMIDE 15 mg/1, .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, DL- 9 mg/1 · Capsule, Liquid Filled · Exeltis USA, Inc.
NDC 0642-0093Label
Progena Immugen ImmugenAMERICAN GINSENG 3 [hp_X]/mL, ASCORBIC ACID 14 [hp_X]/mL, ECHINACEA, UNSPECIFIED 3 [hp_X]/mL · Liquid · Meditrend, Inc. DBA Progena Professional Formulations
NDC 62713-104Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACHovid-Betaton Capsule## (strength format) 04-0811

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

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Questions about Beta carotene

How do I take Beta carotene?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Direction Take 2 capsules per day with or after a meal, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.…

Do I need a prescription for Beta carotene?

In many countries Beta carotene is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Beta carotene?

Beta carotene is sold under names such as Macuvite With Lutein, B-caro-t, Ocuvite, Preservision, St. Paul Brands Verestor. Brand names differ between countries.

How can I check that my Beta carotene is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.