Ocarnix 500 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levocarnitine |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Heart Diseases
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Kidney Disease
- High Cholesterol
- Intermittent Claudication
- Dementia and memory impairment
- Down Syndrome
- Male infertility
- Hyperthyroidism
Pharmacology
Levocarnitine facilitates long-chain fatty acid entry into cellular mitochondria for energy production.
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: 330 mg two or three times daily. Depending on clinical response.
- Infants and children: 50 to 100 mg/kg/day in divided doses, with a maximum of 3 g/day.
- Levocarnitine solution dosage for adults and infants/children
Side Effects
Transient nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Limited studies in pregnant women, caution in nursing mothers.
Precautions & Warnings
- Gastrointestinal reactions from rapid consumption
- Not evaluated in patients with renal insufficiency
- Chronic administration in patients with severely compromised renal function may result in accumulation of toxic metabolites
Overdose Effects
No reports of toxicity from overdosage.
Therapeutic Class
Muscular energy metabolism drugs
Storage Conditions
Do not store above 30°C, keep away from light, and out of the reach of children.