Carnitor

Active Ingredient(s): Levocarnitine
FDA Approved: * December 27, 1985
Pharm Company: * SIGMA TAU
Category: Vitamins & Supplements

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".

Carnitor Overview

Carnitine (β-hydroxy-γ-N-trimethylaminobutyric acid, 3-hydroxy-4-N,N,N-trimethylaminobutyrate) is a quaternary ammonium compound[1] involved in metabolism in most mammals, plants, and some bacteria.[2] Carnitine may exist in two isomers, labeled D-carnitine and L-carnitine, which are both biologically active. At room temperature, pure carnitine is a white powder, and a water-soluble zwitterion with low toxicity. Carnitine only exists in animals as the...

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NDC Database Records for Carnitor: (3 results)

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• 54482-144 Carnitor 330 mg Oral Tablet by Sigma-tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• 54482-145 Carnitor 1 g/10ml Oral Solution by Sigma-tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• 54482-147 Carnitor 1 g/5ml Intravenous Injection, Solution by Sigma-tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Other drugs which contain Levocarnitine or a similar ingredient: (3 results)

• LEVOCARNITINE 4 discussions
• PROXEED Levocarnitine
• VITACARN Levocarnitine

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