lutein

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Indications ⬇

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.

REMS

Prevention of vision loss or eye disease.

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Hypersensitivity.

Use Cautiously in:

Cystic fibrosis;
Pregnancy and lactation.

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

Derm: carotendermia

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Natural-Drug Products:

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 Products:

Taking with beta-carotene or Vitamin E may reduce the absorptions of these vitamins.

Availability ⬆ ⬇

Capules: ^OTC
Tablets: ^OTC

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

PO (Adults ): 10–20 mg/day.

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

carotenoid, epsilon-carotene-3, e-lutein, luteina, xanthophyll, zeaxanthin

Action ⬆ ⬇

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 effects:

Decreased risk of development of AMD and cataracts.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: ocular agents

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: Unknown.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.

Half-Life: Unknown.

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

ROUTE	ONSET	PEAK	DURATION
PO	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Advise patient to take as directed.

Pronunciation ⬆

LOO-tee-in