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Carnicle 500mg Capsule

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta, MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 03 Nov 2024 | 01:01 AM (IST)
Carnicle 500mg Capsule belongs to a class of medications called amino acids. It is used in the treatment of carnitine deficiency. It helps the body produce energy and improve the efficiency of body function.
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General Information

Contains

Levo-carnitine (500mg)

Marketer

Neiss Labs Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Carnicle 500mg Capsule should be taken with food and it should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without a doctor's prescription.

Carnicle 500mg Capsule is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause nausea and vomiting. Your doctor may suggest you to monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while you are taking the medicine.

Before starting the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. Patients with severe kidney disease should not take this medicine unless prescribed by the doctor.

Uses of Carnicle Capsule

  • Carnitine deficiency

Benefits of Carnicle Capsule

Carnitine deficiency
Carnitine deficiency can lead to many problems such as muscle weakness, fatigue, problems with heart (such as heart enlargement), liver or brain (encephalopathy), confusion etc. Carnicle 500mg Capsule contains amino acids that are very important for the normal growth and development of the internal organs, muscles and nerves. It helps to maintain normal functioning of the internal organs and maintains nerve conduction too. It has a major role in the generation of energy in our body, regulation of mood, healing and repair of damaged tissues and keeping our skin, nails and hair healthy. Keep taking it as prescribed by the doctor to get the maximum benefit.

Side effects of Carnicle Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Carnicle
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea

How to use Carnicle Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Carnicle 500mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Carnicle Capsule works

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carnicle 500mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Carnicle 500mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Carnicle 500mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving

Driving

SAFE
Carnicle 500mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Carnicle 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carnicle 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Carnicle 500mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Carnicle 500mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Carnicle 500mg Capsule is not a steroid. It contains Levo-carnitine which is a type of amino acid (made from the amino acids lysine and methionine). It helps in transporting fats to the cells, where fats get metabolized in order to produce energy. It is used to treat primary and secondary Levo-carnitine deficiency.
Carnitine deficiency may be of two types, primary and secondary. Primary is genetic and may show symptoms by five years of age. Whereas, secondary may occur due to certain disorders like kidney problems (chronic kidney failure) and use of antibiotics that reduces its absorption and increases its excretion.
In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Carnicle 500mg Capsule may increase the time required for the formation of blood clot. Hence, before starting Carnicle 500mg Capsule, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.
Carnicle 500mg Capsule should be taken as directed by your doctor. Generally, it is advised to be taken 3-4 times daily, preferably with meals or after meals.
Yes, Carnicle 500mg Capsule can be taken by patients with diabetes. However, it is important to know that it contains sucrose. Some studies have shown that it may improve insulin sensitivity. Along with that, it may also be helpful in relieving nerve pain.
Carnicle 500mg Capsule may very rarely cause diarrhea. This effect of the medicine can be reduced by decreasing the dose of Carnicle 500mg Capsule. But, if you are taking oral solution then take it slowly or dilute it more.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino acids

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Action Class

Amino acids

References

  1. Levocanitine. Gaithersburg: Leadiant Biosciences, Inc; 2018. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. Levocarnitine [Prescribing Information]. Telangana, India: Graviti Pharmaceuticals Private Limited; 2022. [Accessed 08 Jul. 2023]. (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: Neiss Labs Pvt Ltd
Address: 802, DLH Park, S.V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai-400064, INDIA

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Country of origin: India

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