Source: FDA, National Drug Code (US) Revision Year: 2021
CARNITOR (levocarnitine) is a carrier molecule in the transport of long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membrane.
The chemical name of levocarnitine is 3-carboxy-2(R)-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium, inner salt. Levocarnitine is a white crystalline, hygroscopic powder. It is readily soluble in water, hot alcohol, and insoluble in acetone. The specific rotation of levocarnitine is between -29° and -32°.
Its chemical structure is:
Empirical Formula: C7H15NO3
Molecular Weight: 161.20
Each CARNITOR (levocarnitine) Tablet contains 330 mg of levocarnitine and the inactive ingredients magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and povidone.
Each 118 mL container of CARNITOR (levocarnitine) Oral Solution contains 1 g of levocarnitine/10 mL. Also contains: Artificial Cherry Flavor, D,L,-Malic Acid, Purified Water, Sucrose Syrup. Methylparaben NF and Propylparaben NF are added as preservatives. The pH is approximately 5.
Each 118 mL container of CARNITOR SF (levocarnitine) Sugar-Free Oral Solution contains 1 g of levocarnitine/10 mL. Also contains: Natural Cherry Flavor, D,L,-Malic Acid, Purified Water, Sodium Saccharin USP. Methylparaben NF and Propylparaben NF are added as preservatives. The pH is approximately 5.
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CARNITOR (levocarnitine) Tablets are supplied as 330 mg tablets embossed with “CARNITOR ST” in individual blisters, packaged in boxes of 90 (NDC 54482-144-07). CARNITOR (levocarnitine) Tablets are distributed by Leadiant Biosciences, Inc. CARNITOR (levocarnitine) Oral Solution is supplied in 118 mL (4 FL. OZ.) plastic containers (NDC 54482-145-08). CARNITOR (levocarnitine) Oral Solution is distributed by Leadiant Biosciences Inc. CARNITOR SF (levocarnitine) Sugar-Free Oral Solution is supplied in 118 mL (4 FL. OZ.) plastic containers (NDC 54482-148-01). CARNITOR SF (levocarnitine) Sugar-Free Oral Solution is distributed by Leadiant Biosciences Inc. Rx only. Distributed by: Leadiant Biosciences, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD 20878 |
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| CARNITOR | Canada, Estonia, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States |
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