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Carnitor

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OVERDOSE

There have been no reports of toxicity from levocarnitine overdosage. Levocarnitine is easily removed from plasma by dialysis. The intravenous LD50 of levocarnitine in rats is 5.4 g/kg and the oral LD50 of levocarnitine in mice is 19.2 g/kg. Large doses of levocarnitine may cause diarrhea.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

None known.

Brand Name: Carnitor
Generic Name: Levocarnitine Tablets, Oral Solution, Sugar-Free

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