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Canthaxanthin
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Definition
: A trans-carotenoid pigment widely distributed in nature. The compound is used as an oral suntanning agent and as a food and drug coloring agent. Oral ingestion of the compound causes canthaxanthin retinopathy.
Pharmacological Action
Antioxidants
Other names
Roxanthin Red 10; Orobronze; Food Orange 8; Carophyll Red; Canthaxanthine; C.I. 40850
Substance
CAS Registry & name
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Drugs
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phenoro
54650-04-3
*Canthaxanthin
*beta Carotene
Drug Combinations.
Ann Dermatol Venereol 1984;111(1):65