Carnitor Injection 5 ml

Composition of Carnitor Injection 5 ml

Carnitor Injection 5 ml contains Levo-carnitine (1gm). It belongs to the Carnitine derivative (fatty acid oxidation enhancer) class of medicines.

Uses of Carnitor Injection 5 ml

• Carnitine deficiency (primary or secondary)
• carnitine deficiency in patients on hemodialysis/renal disease
• adjunct in metabolic disorders where carnitine supplementation is indicated (as prescribed).

Key benefits

• Replenishes carnitine levels
• Supports energy production from fats
• Helps manage symptoms of carnitine deficiency
• Useful in dialysis-associated carnitine depletion

How Carnitor Injection 5 ml works

Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring compound that transports long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for energy production. Supplementation restores low carnitine levels, improving fatty acid oxidation and reducing toxic acyl compounds in deficiency states.

How to take Carnitor Injection 5 ml

For intravenous or intramuscular use only, administered by a healthcare professional. Dose and schedule depend on the indication (e.g., deficiency/hemodialysis) and patient weight; follow the physician’s prescription. Do not self-inject.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause stomach upset and, with prolonged excess, puts avoidable load on the kidneys. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Carnitor Injection 5 ml

Most side effects of Carnitor are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal cramps
• fishy body odor
• injection site pain/irritation
• headache
• dizziness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Carnitor Injection 5 ml

Warnings and precautions

Use only under medical supervision. Use with caution in patients with seizure disorders (may precipitate seizures in susceptible individuals), renal impairment, or those on dialysis as dosing may need adjustment. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Inform doctor if you have diabetes (may affect glucose control) or are on anticoagulants.

Do not take Carnitor if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with inherited disorders of amino-acid metabolism, or with a known allergy to the protein source.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin (may increase INR/bleeding risk), acenocoumarol (increased anticoagulant effect); no major interactions known with most medicines but review all current drugs with the prescriber.

How to store Carnitor Injection 5 ml

Store below 25°C, protect from light. Do not freeze. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Carnitor Injection 5 ml

Mix it as directed on the pack; a thicker mix is not a stronger one. Use it alongside meals, not instead of them, unless your dietitian has said otherwise.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

WIN-MEDICARE PVT LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Nutritional supplement / Metabolic agent

Drug class:

Carnitine derivative (fatty acid oxidation enhancer)