Levo-carnitine + Vitamin E
INFORMATION ABOUT LEVO-CARNITINE + VITAMIN E
Levo-carnitine + Vitamin E Uses
Levo-carnitine+Vitamin E is used in the treatment of muscle cramps. It may also be used to improve skeletal muscle function.
How Levo-carnitine + Vitamin E works
Levo-carnitine + Vitamin E is a combination of two antioxidants: Levo-carnitine and Vitamin E. It works by preventing the formation of harmful free radicals in the muscles. This helps maintain the skeletal muscle function and relieves muscle cramps and pain.
Common side effects of Levo-carnitine + Vitamin E
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
No common side effects seen
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23 Sep 2021 | 07:00 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Levo-carnitine + Vitamin E
- Levo-carnitine + Vitamin E helps relieve muscle cramps and improve skeletal muscle function.
- It may take 3-4 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep taking your medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not take it in doses higher than that prescribed by your doctor as that may cause increased side-effects.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Levo-carnitine + Vitamin E
No, do not stop taking Levo-carnitine+Vitamin E even if you feel your symptoms have improved. Take Levo-carnitine+Vitamin E for the full course of treatment, as advised by your doctor as you may feel an improvement in your symptoms before the deficiency is corrected.
Yes, Levo-carnitine+Vitamin E can interact with other medicines. They are most likely to interact with medicines that slow the clotting process (eg: Warfarin), medicines used for lowering cholesterol (eg: Simvastatin, Niacin) and some medicines that are used for cancer treatment. Patients taking these medicines on a regular basis should inform their doctor about the same.
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Levo-carnitine+Vitamin E can increase the risks of side effects like nausea and vomiting. If you experience an increased severity of your symptoms, while taking this medicine, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.