Generic name: levocarnitine (oral) [ LEE-voe-KAR-ni-teen ]
Brand names: Carnitor, L-Carnitine
Dosage forms: oral capsule (250 mg); oral solution (100 mg/mL); oral tablet (330 mg)
Drug class:Nutraceutical products
What is levocarnitine?
Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring substance that the body needs for energy.
Levocarnitine is used to treat carnitine deficiency.
Levocarnitine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
To make sure levocarnitine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
a history of seizures; or
if you use a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven) and you have routine "INR" or prothrombin time tests.
Levocarnitine is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether levocarnitine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using levocarnitine.
How should I take levocarnitine?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not t...
