About levocarnitine
Carnitine replacement agent
Used for
- Treats primary carnitine deficiency.
- Treats carnitine deficiency caused by certain metabolic disorders or medicines.
Usual adult dose
Commonly 990 mg two or three times daily; dose depends on the condition and blood levels.
Usual dose in children
For deficiency, commonly 50–100 mg/kg daily in divided doses; specialist-guided dosing is needed.
Common side effects
- Nausea, vomiting, or stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Fishy body odor
- Seizures, rarely or in people with seizure disorders
Important warnings
- May increase seizure frequency or severity in susceptible people.
- Use caution with kidney disease; long-term high doses may cause trimethylamine buildup.
- Warfarin effects may increase; closer blood clotting monitoring may be needed.
Pregnancy
Use when clearly needed; evidence is limited, and treatment should be guided by a clinician.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; use should be guided by a clinician.
Interactions
- Warfarin: may increase anticoagulant effect and require closer monitoring.
- Medicines that affect seizure control: seizure risk may change.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.