Levocarnitine

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  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Levocarnitine
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Levocarnitine Information

Levocarnitine is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency.

The correct dosage of Levocarnitine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Levocarnitine side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Levocarnitine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Levocarnitine's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Levocarnitine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Levocarnitine related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Levocarnitine contraindications section.

Besides this, Levocarnitine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levocarnitine is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.


Levocarnitine Benefits & Uses

Levocarnitine is used to treat the following -

Levocarnitine 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: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency
  • 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: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency
  • 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: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency
  • 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: Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency
  • 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

Levocarnitine Side Effects

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

Moderate

Mild

Levocarnitine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Levocarnitine safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Levocarnitine.

    Mild
  • Is the use of Levocarnitine safe during breastfeeding?


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

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Levocarnitine on the Kidneys?


    Levocarnitine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Levocarnitine on the Liver?


    Levocarnitine has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Levocarnitine on the Heart?


    Levocarnitine is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Levocarnitine with Other Drugs

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

Moderate


Levocarnitine Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Levocarnitine

  • Is this Levocarnitine habit forming or addictive?


    Levocarnitine is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Levocarnitine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Levocarnitine should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Levocarnitine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Levocarnitine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Levocarnitine


    Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Levocarnitine together with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Levocarnitine


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Levocarnitine with alcohol.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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