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Carnitor 1 g/10mL

levocarnitine · SOLUTION · Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.

4 Recalls on Record
Plain English

Carnitor is a prescription carnitine supplement used to treat carnitine deficiency, a condition where the body lacks sufficient carnitine needed for energy production in cells. It comes as an oral solution and works by replacing the carnitine that the body cannot produce or absorb adequately on its own.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Carnitor
Generic Name
levocarnitine
NDC Code (Product)
54482-145
Manufacturer
Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
Strength
1 g/10mL
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA019257
Drug Class
Carnitine Analog [EPC]
Marketing Start
04/10/1986

Recall History

4 Recalls on Record
Class II05/28/2015

Lincare, Inc.

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Sterility of product is not assured.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II05/28/2015

Lincare, Inc.

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Sterility of product is not assured.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II05/28/2015

Lincare, Inc.

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Sterility of product is not assured.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Class II05/28/2015

Lincare, Inc.

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Sterility of product is not assured.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

seizure375 reports
off label use274 reports
vomiting221 reports
diarrhoea200 reports
drug ineffective190 reports
fatigue177 reports
pneumonia177 reports
pyrexia167 reports
product dose omission issue131 reports
nausea129 reports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carnitor used for?

Carnitor is a prescription carnitine supplement used to treat carnitine deficiency, a condition where the body lacks sufficient carnitine needed for energy production in cells. It comes as an oral solution and works by replacing the carnitine that the body cannot produce or absorb adequately on its own.

Is Carnitor a controlled substance?

Carnitor is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Carnitor?

The generic name for Carnitor is levocarnitine. There are 10 other brand versions of levocarnitine.

What is the NDC code for Carnitor 1 g/10mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Carnitor 1 g/10mL is 54482-145, listed by Leadiant Biosciences, Inc..