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Elcarek Tablet (L-Carnitine)

Elcarek Tablet (L-Carnitine)

OTC medicationTablet
Ingredient · strength
L-Carnitine›330mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Baskan Bio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round film-coated tablets
Packaging
For domestic use - 90 tablets/PTP [90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP packaging × 9)]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201904337 · Notified 2019.06.25

Summary

Main use
Carnitine deficiency; improvement of myocardial metabolic disorders caused by ischemic heart disease
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Adults: Administer 2-3 g of L-carnitine orally in 2-3 divided doses daily (take by mouth). Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Baskan Bio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Carnitine deficiency; improvement of myocardial metabolic disorders caused by ischemic heart disease

  • Carnitine deficiency
  • angina
  • acute myocardial infarction
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This medication is used for primary and secondary carnitine deficiency, and myocardial metabolic disorders caused by ischemic heart disease, such as angina or acute myocardial infarction.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used by patients with hypersensitivity to this drug. While taking this medication, temporary symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and changes in body odor. Additionally, skin rashes or hives and facial swelling may occur, so caution is advised. In patients with very poor kidney function, mild muscle weakness may occur when taking this medication. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been adequately confirmed, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use it only when the benefits of treatment are deemed to outweigh the risks. It is not known how much of this medication passes into breast milk, but since many drugs can be transferred through breast milk, nursing women should take it cautiously.

Side effects

  • temporary nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • body odor
  • rash
  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • muscle weakness

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

For domestic use - 90 tablets/PTP [90 tablets (10 tablets/PTP packaging × 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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