Elkan Liquid (L-Carnitine)

Adult dosage

(Oral: tablets, solution) Adults: Administer 2-3g of L-carnitine per day orally in 2-3 divided doses. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms. (Injection) Adults: Administer 2-3g of L-carnitine per day intramuscularly or intravenously in 2-3 divided doses. Adjust the dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients with an allergy to this drug. While taking it, temporary symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and changes in body odor may occur. Additionally, allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives, and facial swelling may occur, so caution is necessary. There have been reports of muscle weakness in patients with impaired kidney function, so care should be taken. Pregnant women or women of childbearing age should only take this medication when the therapeutic benefits outweigh the risks since its safety has not been fully established. Moreover, it is uncertain whether this medication is excreted in breast milk, so lactating women should take it cautiously. For the oral liquid form, it should always be diluted before use.

• Temporary nausea and vomiting
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• body odor
• rash
• urticaria
• facial swelling
• mild myasthenia
• gastritis

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to pass through. Additionally, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius while storing the medication. Proper storage will help preserve the effectiveness and safety of the medication for an extended period.

Appearance

A colorless or very pale red liquid with a cherry scent

Package unit

100mL/bottle