Get Informed: Beta-Carotene Gisand
Active Ingredient(s)
Betacarotene
What does it do?
This product is a dietary supplement that converts to Vitamin A in the body. It is thought to prevent cancer and heart disease, boost immunity, and support good vision.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Mar-13 1:18 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Mar-15 9:01 PM
Other Names
- Betacarotene
- Beta-Carotene Gisand
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- N/A
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 16 Mar 2010
- Est US Patients*
- 43,940
- Generic Available
- No
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Beta-Carotene Gisand or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Other Resources
Recent alerts for Beta-Carotene Gisand
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Beta-Carotene Gisand Safety Report
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What is Beta-Carotene Gisand used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 290 patients that use Beta-Carotene Gisand (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary Supplement | 100% | 
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How well does Beta-Carotene Gisand work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 290 users taking Beta-Carotene Gisand (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 66%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Beta-Carotene Gisand outweigh the bad things.
- 22%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Beta-Carotene Gisand.
Common Side Effects of Beta-Carotene Gisand
iGuard regularly polls our more than 290 users taking Beta-Carotene Gisand (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
6% of patients experience side-effects on Beta-Carotene Gisand
< 1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Beta-Carotene Gisand
Most Common Side Effects...
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Diarrhea
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Beta-Carotene Gisand (Betacarotene) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I was advised by two Drs. to stop taking it. NO reason given..
I read in other sources to use it. \
AMEN..
88 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2009-03-27 12:35:28
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