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Cariel Tablet (L-Carnitine)

Cariel Tablet (L-Carnitine)

OTC medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
L-Carnitine›330mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
PhaMgen Science Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round film-coated tablets
Packaging
90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP packaging x 9)
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201309887 · Notified 2013.10.25

Summary

Main use
Treatment 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 in 2-3 divided doses daily. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
PhaMgen Science Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment 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 treat conditions where there is a deficiency of carnitine in the body, such as primary and secondary carnitine deficiency. It also helps improve myocardial metabolic disorders due to ischemic heart disease, including angina and acute myocardial infarction. Therefore, this drug is effective in enhancing heart function and normalizing energy metabolism. In summary, this medication is used to treat metabolic disorders of the myocardium due to carnitine deficiency and ischemic heart disease.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to this drug. Patients with allergies or hypersensitivity to soybean oil, soy, or peanuts should also refrain from taking this medication. It should be administered with caution to patients with lipid metabolism issues, such as hyperlipoproteinemia, diabetic dyslipidemia, and pancreatitis. Regular monitoring of blood lipid levels during the course of treatment is crucial. After administration, transient side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and changes in body odor may occur. Allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives, and facial swelling may also occur, so caution is advised. In patients with uremia, symptoms such as muscle weakness may present. While using this medication, check blood lipid levels in patients at risk of lipid overload and adjust the dosage as needed. If administered with other lipid medications, the amount of lipid contained in this drug should be taken into account to reduce the dosage of other lipid medications. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should only use this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety during pregnancy has not been fully established. Nursing women should also be cautious as this medication may pass into breast milk.

Side effects

  • Temporary area
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • body odor
  • rash
  • hives
  • facial edema
  • myasthenia

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

Interactions

Drug interactions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist when taking this medication with injectable lipid agents.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a closed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevents deterioration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP packaging x 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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