Levocarnitine (also known as L-Carnitine) is a compounded medication that is prescribed under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Levocarnitine is an important amino acid in fat metabolism. It is also critical for supplying energy to muscles, including the heart.
Active - Levocarnitine / Inactive - Benzyl alcohol, Sterile water
Levocarnitine increases the rate at which the liver burns fats and creates energy. It achieves this by carrying long-chain fatty acids across mitochondrial membranes for energy production. It also plays a role in converting branched-chain amino acids into usable energy. For its role in fat metabolism and increasing energy levels, Levocarnitine is important in cardiovascular health, weight loss, and endurance.
Use of Levocarnitine intravenous solution has been shown to improve: energy depletion and fatigue / cardiovascular disease / metabolic disorders / end-stage renal disease / *For information on Levocarnitine and GLP-1 therapy, see Tirzepatide/NAD+/L-Carnitine here.
Levocarnitine benefits include: increased fat metabolism / increased energy and physical performance
Injection site reaction: mild, temporary pain, itching, or redness at the injection site. To mitigate these effects, ensure to follow the administration instructions provided with your prescription. You may experience mild fatigue following an infusion of levocarnitine. / Less common side effects: mild nausea, upset stomach, or other gastrointestinal effects can happen. / Rare side effects: severe itching, skin rash, and other effects associated with an allergic reaction can occur.
Before each use, ensure to read and follow the medication information provided with your prescription. Levocarnitine can be administered as an intravenous solution. Intravenous solutions are prescribed to you by a healthcare professional and administered in a healthcare setting.
Levocarnitine should be stored at refrigerated temperatures of 36F to 46F (or 2C to 8C). Store this medication away from light. Keep medications out of reach of children and pets. Discard this medication after 28 days of first use or according to the beyond-use date, whichever date comes first. Before each use, ensure to read and follow the medication information provided with your prescription.
When disposing of unused medication or expired vials, do not flush or pour down the drain. Follow local guidelines on medication disposal. If the Levocarnitine vial is empty, discard with regular glass waste. For broken vials and needles, discard into a puncture-proof, red FDA-cleared sharps container to prevent needle-stick injuries.
If you choose to have your prescription delivered to your door by either our local delivery agent or one of our shipping partners, your medication will be monitored throughout the shipping process. In many cases, our refrigerated medication packages include a safety monitoring device and monitoring notification. See here for information regarding shipped medication safety monitoring.
Levocarnitine is dispensed as 30 mL volume. Your vial contains the amount of medication stated on the label. The glass container is designed to hold different fill volumes, which may make your vial appear less full. This helps ensure proper storage, handling, and safe withdrawal of your dose. Your medication vial has undergone rigorous testing to ensure the safety, accuracy, and potency of the medication it contains. The exact amount of medication inside has been carefully measured and formulated to meet your specific needs.
Levocarnitine is a compounded medication that is prescribed under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Patients and their prescribers should work together to determine whether prescription Levocarnitine is appropriate for them prior to initiating Levocarnitine therapy. Medication regimens should be evaluated as Levocarnitine may interact with or alter the efficacy of certain medications.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. This compounded product has not been reviewed, approved, or evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration for safety and effectiveness. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. No claims are made regarding treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease or condition. This information is a summary. It may not cover all possible drug information about this product. For complete product information, refer to the manufacturer’s prescribing information and labeling. Call your doctor for medical advice and/or about side effects.
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