Carnitor
Generic name:levocarnitine (oral) [ LEE-voe-KAR-ni-teen ]
Brand names: Carnitor, L-Carnitine
Drug class:Nutraceutical products
What is Carnitor?
Carnitor is a naturally occurring substance that the body needs for energy.
Carnitor is used to treat carnitine deficiency.
Carnitor 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 Carnitor 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.
Carnitor 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 Carnitor.
How should I take Carnitor?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
The liquid medicine can be taken alone or mixed with a beverage or soft food. Sip or eat the mixture slowly.
Carnitor should be taken at evenly spaced intervals every 3 or 4 hours. This medicine works best if you take it with a meal or within 30 minutes after a meal.
While using Carnitor, you may need frequent blood tests.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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