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Cartine (Syrup)

Manufactured by: ACI Limited

Levocarnitine Syrup Similar medicine

Cartine is indicated for

  • Congestive heart failure
  • Diabetic nephropathy
  • Intermittent claudication
  • Kidney disease
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Heart Diseases
  • High Cholesterol
  • Dementia
  • memory impairment
  • Down Syndrome
  • Male infertility

Precautions and warnings

Taking Levocarnitine too quickly can cause stomach and digestive problems. The safety and effectiveness of oral Levocarnitine haven’t been studied in people with kidney problems. If people with severe kidney issues or those on dialysis take high doses of Levocarnitine for a long time, harmful substances called trimethylamine (TMA) and trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) can build up in their bodies, because these are usually removed through urine.

Side-effects

  • Generally Levocarnitine is well tolerated. However
  • few side effects including transient nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal cramps
  • and diarrhoea may occur

Mode of actions

This compound, found in all mammal tissues—especially in striped (striated) muscle—plays a key role in fat breakdown. It is necessary for moving free fatty acids (FFAs) from the cell fluid (cytosol) into the mitochondria, where these fats are used for energy.

Dosage & Administration

Adults: Syrup: 10-30 ml per day. Depending on clinical response
Infants and children: 50 to 100 mg/kg/day in divided doses, with a maximum of 3 g/day. Dosage should begin at 50 mg/kg/day. The exact dosage will depend on clinical response.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect even sometimes unable to demonstrate the risk on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required.

Discuss with your doctors and tell them feedback about this medicine.

There is no specific information about whether this medicine is passed on to the baby through breast milk. Discuss with your doctor before breastfeeding.

Pack Size & Price

100ml bot Price : ৳100

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