Carnil Tablets (L-Carnitine)

Adult dosage

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

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients who show allergic reactions to this medication or have hypersensitivity to soybean oil, soy, peanuts, etc., should not take this medication. In addition, it should be used cautiously in patients with lipid metabolism issues such as hyperlipoproteinemia or diabetic dyslipidemia, and pancreatitis, as these patients may have symptoms worsened by the fat content of this medication. When taking this medication, temporary symptoms of nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and changes in body odor may occur. Rarely, skin rash or hives, facial swelling may also be reported; if these symptoms occur, consult a physician immediately. Particularly in patients with poor kidney function, muscle weakness symptoms may manifest, so caution is necessary. Generally, for patients expected to have fat overload, it is advisable to regularly monitor blood lipid levels when using this medication. If lipid levels are high, the dosage of this medication must be adjusted; and if other lipid-containing intravenous preparations are used together, the dose should be reduced considering the fat content. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks, as the safety of this medication is not established. Additionally, nursing women should take this medication cautiously, as it may be transmitted through breast milk.

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

Drug interactions

This medication should be discussed with a doctor or pharmacist if used in conjunction with intravenous lipid preparations.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White, round film-coated tablet

Package unit

90 tablets/PTP (10 tablets/PTP * 9)