Carnitor (Levocarnitine) is a prescription medication used to treat and prevent low levels of carnitine in the blood. Carnitine is a small protein that binds to and transports fatty acids within your body's cells to produce energy. Your body makes carnitine from meat and dairy products. Carnitine deficiency is a condition that prevents your body from using certain fats for energy and causes a variety of symptoms, such as severe brain dysfunction, muscle weakness, and low blood sugar. The active ingredient in Carnitor is Levocarnitine. Levocarnitine belongs to a class of drugs called neutraceutical products. It supplements the body with carnitine to help turn the fats you eat into energy.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand Carnitor from Canada manufactured by Leadiant BioSciences in the strength of 100mg/ml/118ml oral solution and 330 mg tablets. The generic Levocarnitine is also available from Canada by a different manufacturer in the strength of 100mg/ml/118ml oral solution.
Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Carnitor. The most common side effects of Carnitor may include the following:
• Diarrhea;
• Headache;
• Muscle pain;
• Stomach upset;
• Vomiting
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Seizure;
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or throat
These are not all of the side effects of Carnitor. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
You should not use Carnitor if you are allergic to Levocarnitine or any ingredient in Carnitor. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant;
• Have diabetes;
• Have ever had seizures;
• Have kidney disease or are on dialysis;
• Have liver disease
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Carnitor and other medicines, like warfarin, dicumarol, etc. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if this drug will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. It is not known if Levocarnitine passes into breast milk. Use this medicine exactly as your doctor prescribes. Carnitor is an oral solution. Use a medication-measuring device to measure the prescribed dose. Do not use a household spoon. You may take the drug alone or mixed in a drink or other liquid food. Drink your dose slowly or mix with more fluids to prevent stomach upset. Levocarnitine works best when taken with a meal or after a meal. Take this drug regularly to get the most benefit from it. You can take the medicine at the same time each day to help you remember to take it. Store this drug at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Keep out of the reach of children.