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Levocarnitine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 23, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 200 mg/mL; 250 mg; 330 mg; 500 mg; 100 mg/mL

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Carnitine Deficiency

METABOLIC DISORDERS:
Primary or secondary carnitine deficiency:
Oral solution:
Initial dose: 1 gram orally daily in evenly spaced divided doses (every 3 to 4 hours)
Maintenance dose: 1 to 3 grams orally daily in evenly spaced divided doses (every 3 to 4 hours)

Oral tablets:
990 mg orally 1 to 3 times a day, depending on clinical response

Intravenous solution:
50 mg/kg as a slow 2 to 3 minute bolus or by infusion, once a day



END STAGE RENAL PATIENTS ON HEMODIALYSIS
Intravenous solution:
Initial dose: 10 to 20 mg/kg as a slow 2 to 3 minute bolus injection into the venous return line after each dialysis session

Comments:

Uses:

Usual Pediatric Dose for Carnitine Deficiency

METABOLIC DISORDERS:
Oral solution or tablets:
Initial dose: 50 mg/kg/day orally in evenly divided doses
Maintenance dose: 50 to 100 mg/kg/day orally in evenly divided doses
Maximum dose: 3 grams per day

Intravenous solution:
50 mg/kg as a slow 2 to 3 minute bolus or by infusion, once a day



END STAGE RENAL PATIENTS ON HEMODIALYSIS
Intravenous solution:
Initial dose: 10 to 20 mg/kg as a slow 2 to 3 minute bolus injection into the venous return line after each dialysis session

Comments:

Uses:

Renal Dose Adjustments

Safety and efficacy have not been evaluated in patients with renal insufficiency.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Dialysis

Hemodialysis: See Usual Adult or Pediatric dosing
Peritoneal dialysis: Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Monitoring:

Further information

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