KARNITINE 500MG TABLET Benefits & Uses

KARNITINE 500MG TABLET is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1A Deficiency

KARNITINE 500MG TABLET 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

KARNITINE 500MG TABLET Related Warnings

Is the use of KARNITINE 500MG TABLET safe for pregnant women?

Karnitine has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of KARNITINE 500MG TABLET safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Karnitine . If you see any side effects, stop taking Karnitine immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Karnitine again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of KARNITINE 500MG TABLET on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Karnitine on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of KARNITINE 500MG TABLET on the Liver?

Side effects of Karnitine rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of KARNITINE 500MG TABLET on the Heart?

Karnitine is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of KARNITINE 500MG TABLET with Other Drugs

KARNITINE 500MG TABLET should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Acarbose

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Glipizide

Warfarin

KARNITINE 500MG TABLET Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take KARNITINE 500MG TABLET unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy

Frequently asked Questions about KARNITINE 500MG TABLET

Is this KARNITINE 500MG TABLET habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of KARNITINE 500MG TABLET has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking KARNITINE 500MG TABLET since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, KARNITINE 500MG TABLET is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking KARNITINE 500MG TABLET for mental disorders.

No

KARNITINE 500MG TABLET Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and KARNITINE 500MG TABLET

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking KARNITINE 500MG TABLET with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and KARNITINE 500MG TABLET

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of KARNITINE 500MG TABLET and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown