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Elkan Tablet 330 Milligrams (L-Carnitine)

Elkan Tablet 330 Milligrams (L-Carnitine)

OTC medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
L-Carnitine›330mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
IlDong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White circular film-coated tablet.
Packaging
60 tablets/box [6 tablets/Alu-Alu*10], 90 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu*9]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 199000361 · Notified 1990.03.10 · Insurance code 642901380

Summary

Main use
Treatment of carnitine deficiency and myocardial metabolic disorders caused by ischemic heart disease
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
(Oral: tablets, solution) Adults: Administer 2-3g of L-carnitine per day orally in 2-3 divided doses. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms. (Injection) Adults: Administer 2-3g of L-carnitine per day by intramuscular or intravenous injection in 2-3 divided doses. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
IlDong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of carnitine deficiency and myocardial metabolic disorders caused by ischemic heart disease

  • Primary carnitine deficiency
  • secondary carnitine deficiency
  • angina pectoris
  • acute myocardial infarction
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This medication is used for the treatment of primary and secondary carnitine deficiency. It is also effectively used for metabolic disorders of the heart caused by ischemic heart disease, such as angina pectoris and acute myocardial infarction. It helps improve heart function and assists in blood circulation, promoting cardiovascular health. Therefore, it aids in addressing metabolic disorders related to the heart and issues arising from carnitine deficiency.

How to take

Adult dose

(Oral: tablets, solution) Adults: Administer 2-3g of L-carnitine per day orally in 2-3 divided doses. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms. (Injection) Adults: Administer 2-3g of L-carnitine per day by intramuscular or intravenous injection in 2-3 divided doses. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to it. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with genetic conditions such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. While taking this medication, temporary nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and changes in body odor may occur. Allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives, or facial swelling may also occur, so caution is necessary. Patients with poor kidney function, particularly those with uremia, should use this medication cautiously as muscle weakness may occur. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been sufficiently confirmed; thus, women who are pregnant or could become pregnant should only take this medication when the benefits outweigh the risks. Nursing mothers should also be cautious in using this medication as it may be transmitted through breast milk.

Side effects

  • Temporary zone
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • body odor
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • facial swelling
  • mild myasthenia

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from light and air contact. This helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevents deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White circular film-coated tablet.

Package unit

60 tablets/box [6 tablets/Alu-Alu*10], 90 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu*9]

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.