n-acetylcarnosine

Information about n-acetylcarnosine

N-acetylcarnosine uses

n-acetylcarnosine is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How n-acetylcarnosine works

N-Acetylcarnosine belongs to a class of medications called anti-oxidants and is similar to naturally occurring substance called L-carnosine in the eye. It prevents and reverses the hardening and clouding or discoloration of the eye lens thereby preventing and treating age-related cataracts.

Common side effects of n-acetylcarnosine

Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)

Available Medicine for n-acetylcarnosine

    Expert advice for n-acetylcarnosine

    • You may experience mild stinging upon instillation of the eye drops. Seek immediate medical attention if the stinging sensation becomes too uncomfortable.
    • If you wear contact lenses, remove them and wash your eyes with water before instilling the eye drops. Insert you contact lenses back after 15 mins.
    • Tell your doctor if you taking any prescription or non-prescription eye-drop medications
    • Inform your doctor about any prior or planned eye surgery.
    • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding
    • Do not take if allergic to N-acetylcarnosine or any of its ingredients.


    Content on this page was last updated on 13 June, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)