Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class:Nutraceutical products
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 1, 2022.
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For Oral Use Only. Not for Parenteral Use.
Rx only
DESCRIPTION
Levocarnitine is a carrier molecule in the transport of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane.
The chemical name of levocarnitine is 3-carboxy-2(R)-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium, inner salt. Levocarnitine, USP is a white crystalline, hygroscopic powder. It is freely soluble in water, soluble in warm alcohol, and practically insoluble in acetone. The specific rotation of levocarnitine is between -29° and -32°.
Its chemical structure is:
Molecular formula: C7H15NO3
Molecular weight: 161.20
Each 118 mL container of Levocarnitine Oral Solution, USP contains 1 g of levocarnitine, USP/10 mL. Also contains: artificial cherry flavor, ethyl alcohol (0.0094%), malic acid, purified water, sucrose. Methylparaben and propylparaben are added as preservatives. The pH is between 4.0 to 6.0.
