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Dicatin Tablets (L-Carnitine)

Dicatin Tablets (L-Carnitine)

OTC medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
L-Carnitine›330mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Daehan New Pharm Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round film-coated tablets
Packaging
90 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP×9)]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200809786 · Notified 2008.09.24

Summary

Main use
Improvement of carnitine deficiency and myocardial metabolic disorders due to ischemic heart disease
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 2~3g of L-carnitine orally per day in 2~3 divided doses. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daehan New Pharm Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Primary carnitine deficiency
  • secondary carnitine deficiency
  • angina
  • acute myocardial infarction
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This medication is used to improve metabolic disorders such as primary and secondary carnitine deficiency. Moreover, it is effective in treating myocardial metabolic disorders due to ischemic heart disease, particularly angina and acute myocardial infarction. This drug normalizes the heart's energy metabolism, improving cardiac function and helping alleviate symptoms. Therefore, it is used in the treatment of carnitine deficiency and ischemic heart disease.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 2~3g of L-carnitine orally per day in 2~3 divided doses. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This drug should not be used by patients who have allergic reactions to it. While taking this medication, temporary symptoms such as nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and changes in body odor may occur. Additionally, symptoms such as rash or hives on the skin or facial swelling may appear, so if these symptoms occur, it is essential to consult a doctor immediately. Patients with uremia should be cautious as symptoms of muscle weakness may appear mildly when taking this drug. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been clearly established. Breastfeeding women should carefully decide whether to take this medication, as it is unclear how much of the drug is 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 is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature, which will safely preserve the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

90 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP×9)]

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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