Medication info

Elquin Tablet (L-Carnitine)

OTC medicationTabletExpired
Ingredient · strength
L-Carnitine›330mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
HLB Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round film-coated tablet
Packaging
90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP packaging × 9)
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 200808924 · Notified 2008.08.22

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.10.01. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Improvement of carnitine deficiency and myocardial metabolic disorders due to ischemic heart disease
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Adults: The usual oral dose of L-carnitine is 2-3g daily in 2-3 divided doses (take orally). Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
HLB Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of carnitine deficiency and myocardial metabolic disorders due to ischemic heart disease

  • Carnitine deficiency
  • angina
  • acute myocardial infarction
View approved original text

This medication is used for primary and secondary carnitine deficiency and myocardial metabolic disorders due to ischemic heart disease, such as angina and acute myocardial infarction.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Adults: The usual oral dose of L-carnitine is 2-3g daily in 2-3 divided doses (take orally). Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This drug may cause allergic reactions; therefore, it should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to this drug or those allergic to soybean oil, soy, peanuts, etc. Caution should be exercised when administering this drug to patients with lipid metabolism issues or conditions such as hyperlipoproteinemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, or pancreatitis, and if it is used in conjunction with other medications containing lipid components. While taking this medication, side effects such as temporary nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and changes in body odor may occur, and allergic symptoms such as skin rashes, hives, and facial swelling have also been reported. In patients with poor kidney function, mild muscle weakness may occur, so caution is necessary. For patients at risk of lipid overload, regular checks of blood lipid levels are required to monitor fat excretion status, and drug dosage should be adjusted as needed. Pregnant women or women of childbearing potential should only use this medication when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks, as its safety during pregnancy is not certain. Additionally, nursing mothers should use this medication with caution, as it may be transmitted through breast milk.

Side effects

  • temporary area
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • body odor
  • rash
  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • myasthenia

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is safe to store the medicine at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, away from very hot or very cold places.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP packaging × 9)

Same-ingredient medicines

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

Even with the same ingredient, the dose and directions can differ by strength and dosage form. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching from a medication you are already taking.

Questions about this medicine

No questions yet.

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Related searches

Search tags

Suggested searches

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.