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Carnitor Information

Carnitor is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection,Syrup,Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency.

The optimal dosage of Carnitor is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Carnitor side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Carnitor are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Carnitor's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Carnitor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Carnitor have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Carnitor with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Carnitor is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

  1. Carnitor Benefits & Uses
  2. Carnitor Dosage & How to Take
  3. Carnitor Side Effects
  4. Carnitor Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Carnitor with Other Drugs
  6. Carnitor Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Carnitor
  8. Carnitor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Carnitor Benefits & Uses

Carnitor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Carnitor Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 990 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 990 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: With meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Carnitor Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carnitor is used -

Moderate

Mild

Carnitor Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Carnitor safe for pregnant women?


    Carnitor has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

    Mild

  • Is the use of Carnitor safe during breastfeeding?


    Carnitor may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Carnitor, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Carnitor.

    Moderate

  • What is the effect of Carnitor on the Kidneys?


    Carnitor rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Carnitor on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Carnitor on the liver have been reported.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Carnitor on the Heart?


    Carnitor is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Carnitor with Other Drugs

Carnitor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

AcarboseAlogliptinMetforminGlipizideWarfarin

Carnitor Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carnitor unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Frequently asked Questions about Carnitor

  • Is this Carnitor habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Carnitor is addictive.

    No

  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Carnitor as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe

  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Carnitor only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Carnitor is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Carnitor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Carnitor


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Carnitor, due to a lack of research on this.

    Unknown

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Carnitor


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Carnitor with alcohol will be.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carnitor® (levocarnitine)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carnitor® (levocarnitine)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Carnitor® (levocarnitine)

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