Levocarnitine is used to treat carnitine deficiency.

Levocarnitine belongs to the class of medications called as amino acid derivative. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body.

Major & minor side effects for Levocarnitine

• Hypersensitivity
• Increased blood pressure
• Increased heartbeat
• Fever
• Seizures

This medicine is considered safe for consumption by pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Caution is advised while administering Levocarnitine to patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects.

The oral form of this medicine may cause body odor. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done to decrease or stop the body odor.

The oral form of this medicine may cause adverse gastrointestinal symptoms.