Levo-carnitine (500mg)
Carnitor 500 Tablet should be taken with food and it should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without a doctor's prescription.Carnitor 500 Tablet is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause nausea and vomiting. Your doctor may suggest you to monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while you are taking the medicine.Before starting the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. Patients with severe kidney disease should not take this medicine unless prescribed by the doctor.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Carnitor
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carnitor 500 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Levocarnitine belongs to the class of medications called as amino acid derivative. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carnitor 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Carnitor 500 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Carnitor 500 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Carnitor 500 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Carnitor 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carnitor 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Carnitor 500 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Carnitor 500 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Carnitor 500 Tablet is not a steroid. It contains Levo-carnitine which is a type of amino acid (made from the amino acids lysine and methionine). It helps in transporting fats to the cells, where fats get metabolized in order to produce energy. It is used to treat primary and secondary Levo-carnitine deficiency.
Carnitine deficiency may be of two types, primary and secondary. Primary is genetic and may show symptoms by five years of age. Whereas, secondary may occur due to certain disorders like kidney problems (chronic kidney failure) and use of antibiotics that reduces its absorption and increases its excretion.
In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Carnitor 500 Tablet may increase the time required for the formation of blood clot. Hence, before starting Carnitor 500 Tablet, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.
Carnitor 500 Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Generally, it is advised to be taken 3-4 times daily, preferably with meals or after meals.
Yes, Carnitor 500 Tablet can be taken by patients with diabetes. However, it is important to know that it contains sucrose. Some studies have shown that it may improve insulin sensitivity. Along with that, it may also be helpful in relieving nerve pain.
Carnitor 500 Tablet may very rarely cause diarrhea. This effect of the medicine can be reduced by decreasing the dose of Carnitor 500 Tablet. But, if you are taking oral solution then take it slowly or dilute it more.
