Composition
Cap: L- ACETYL L-CARNITINE
Indications & Dosage
Primary carnitine deficiency: Adults: 200 mg/kg daily in 2 - 4 divided doses; higher doses of up to 400 mg/ kg daily occasionally required; max: 3 gm daily. Secondary carnitine deficiency: Adults: 1 gm daily.
Precautions
Diabetes mellitus; monitoring of free and acylcarnitine in blood and urine recommended.
Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, body odour ; side effect may be dose related; monitor tolerance during first week and after any dose increase.