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Elocan Tablets (L-Carnitine)

Elocan Tablets (L-Carnitine)

OTC medication
Ingredient · strength
L-Carnitine›Strength being verified
Manufacturer / importer
Seongyi Bio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round film-coated tablet
Packaging
Box - 60 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP X 6)], Box - 90 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP X 9)]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202601216 · Notified 2026.04.24

Summary

Main use
Improvement of metabolic disorders related to carnitine deficiency and ischemic heart disease (angina, acute myocardial infarction)
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
L-Carnitine is taken orally in divided doses of 2 to 3g per day, 2 to 3 times a day. Adjustments may be made according to age and symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Seongyi Bio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of metabolic disorders related to carnitine deficiency and ischemic heart disease (angina, acute myocardial infarction)

  • Primary carnitine deficiency
  • secondary carnitine deficiency
  • angina
  • acute myocardial infarction
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This medication is used to treat primary and secondary carnitine deficiency. It also helps in metabolic disorders of the myocardium due to ischemic heart disease, such as angina and acute myocardial infarction. Therefore, this drug is beneficial for improving heart muscle function and normalizing energy metabolism, and is used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

L-Carnitine is taken orally in divided doses of 2 to 3g per day, 2 to 3 times a day. Adjustments may be made according to age and symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by individuals who are allergic to it. Temporary symptoms of nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and changes in body odor may occur during administration. Additionally, skin rashes or hives and swelling of the face may appear, so caution is required. In some patients with reduced kidney function, mild symptoms of muscle weakness may occur. The safety of this medication during pregnancy has not been fully established, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only take it when the benefits outweigh the risks. If breastfeeding, this medication may pass into breast milk, so it should be used cautiously considering its effects on the baby.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

Box - 60 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP X 6)], Box - 90 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP 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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