Elcarina Tablet (L-Carnitine)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 2-3g of L-carnitine orally per day in 2-3 divided doses. The dose may be adjusted according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used by patients with an allergy to this drug or those with a history of hypersensitivity or allergy to soybean oil, soy, peanuts, etc. Patients with conditions such as disturbed fat metabolism, hyperlipoproteinemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, or pancreatitis should use this drug with caution. Temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and changes in body odor may occur upon taking this medication. Allergic symptoms such as skin rash, hives, and facial swelling may also occur. Some patients with impaired renal function have reported symptoms of muscle weakness, so caution is needed. For patients at risk of fat overload, blood lipid levels should be checked before and during treatment with this medication, and if fat excretion is inadequate, the dosage of the drug should be adjusted. Additionally, when using intravenous medications that contain other lipid components, the dosage of those medications must be reduced considering the lipid components in this medication. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should only use this medication when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks, as the safety of this drug has not been fully confirmed during pregnancy. Women who are breastfeeding should also exercise caution as this medication may be passed into breast milk.

• temporary dizziness
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• body odor
• rash
• hives
• facial edema
• myasthenia

Drug interactions

Consult a doctor or pharmacist when using this medication in conjunction with intravenous lipid preparations.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is recommended to keep it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White, round, film-coated tablet

Package unit

90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 9)