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Elain Tablet (L-Carnitine)

Elain Tablet (L-Carnitine)

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

MFDS item code 202009184 · Notified 2020.12.24

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Optus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Carnitine deficiency
  • angina
  • acute myocardial infarction
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This medication is used to treat primary and secondary carnitine deficiency as well as cardiac metabolic disorders caused by ischemic heart disease, specifically angina and acute myocardial infarction.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used by patients who have had allergic reactions to it. When taking this medication, gastrointestinal symptoms such as temporary nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea may occur. It is also advisable to note that body odor may change. Some patients may experience symptoms such as skin rash or hives, or facial swelling, and if these symptoms occur, they should consult a doctor immediately. There have been reports of mild symptoms of muscle weakness in patients with impaired kidney function who took this medication, so caution is needed. Since the safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been fully confirmed, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a doctor and only take it if the benefits outweigh the risks. Additionally, it is unclear how much of this medication is transmitted through breast milk, but since many drugs can be passed to a baby through breast milk, breastfeeding women should take this medication cautiously.

Side effects

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

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a temperature in the range of 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to ensure the medication remains effective and safe for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

90 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTP packaging × 9]

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Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

Even with the same ingredient, the dose and directions can differ by strength and dosage form. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching from a medication you are already taking.

Questions about this medicine

  • QIt seems like I have an odor coming from my body after taking it.

    Body odor is one of the adverse reactions listed in the product information. If you experience symptoms such as this, nausea, diarrhea, or rashes, you are advised to stop taking the medication immediately and consult with your doctor or pharmacist. If you are taking it for treatment purposes, please inform your primary physician as well.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.