L-CARNITINE 3000®

The package contains 10 single dose oral vials with a patient information leaflet.

Each single dose vial of 10 ml contains:

Active ingredient:l-carnitine 3000 mg.

With sodium saccharine as sweetener and fruit flavour.

• Treating primary or secondary L-carnitine  L-carnitine deficiency
• Low birthweight and preterm infants,strict vegetarians or vegans and dieters
• Improving metabolism and fat oxidation
• Athletes for improving physical performance and endurance during exercise
• Increasing oxygen consumption and energy output during exercise

For therapeutic effects or other indications consult physician or pharmacist

• L-carnitine solution is for oral use and it can be consumed alone or dissolved in drink or other liquid food.
• In case of OTC use an oral dosage of 3 g per day (1 vial) is recommended.
• Take 2-4 hours prior to exercise for workout support and improvement of physical performance.

Carnitine, derived from methionine and lysine amino acids, is found in nearly all cells of the body, and beneficial effects of this component is more related to L isomer of it. L-carnitine plays a critical role in energy production; it transports long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria so they can be oxidized ("burned") to produce energy. It also transports the generated toxic compounds out  of this cellular organelle to prevent their accumulation.

Side effects of this product are rarely seen including gastrointestinal complications such as nausea,vomiting, abdominal pain, heartburn, diarrhea,flatulence. It can also cause the urine, sweat and breath to have fishy odor.some other side effects include:gout, allergic reaction or airway inflammation,exacerbation of athma and seizure.

Digestive complications can be decreased by reducing the dose,dividing the dose to smaller doses or dissolving it in fluids.

Anticoagulant drugs similar to Warfarin ,thyroid hormones,Insulin and oral hypoglycemic drugs.

Consult physician before use if you have:

Severe renal impairment (because of the accumulation of the metabolites trimethylamine and trimethylamine-N-oxide), history of Seizures, Hypothyroidism patients (because of thyroid hormone antagonist effect), Diabete (the risk of hypoglycaemia), and liver disease.

None known.

Adequate and controlled studies during pregnancy and lactation are not available, therefore it can be used only by doctor's discretion or prescription.

•  Store in a dry place, (below 25°C),  away from sources and direct  light and in the package.Dont freeze.
• It is recommended that consume each serving contents of the vial completely and avoid storing the remaining solution in the vial.