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Patient Education Sheet:
L-Carnitine


NOTE: This sheet is a summary. it may not cover all possible Information. If you hove questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist. or health care provider.

If you are visually impaired and need help reading your label we can help. At your request, a prescription reader is available to patients in need. If you need help, please contact the pharmacy at 407-420-8222 and speak to a technician or pharmacist who will be able to advise you on your options and the cost. Additional charges do apply


What is this medicine?

Product Dispensed: L- Carnitine (kaar nuh teen)

Description: 500 mg/mL, 30 mL Amber vial, Clear to Light Yellow solution


What are the Ingredients

Active ingredients: L-Carnitine

Inactive ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol NF, Sterile Water for Injection USP

If you have any questions on your product based on the information provided above, please contact the pharmacy: 888-323-7788 or askthepharmacist@olympiapharmacy.com


Manufactured By: Olympia Pharmaceuticals 6700 Conroy Rd Ste 155 Orlando, FL 32835


If you have any further questions or concerns about the ingredients used in your customized, compounded formulation, please contactone of our pharmacists at

407-420-8222


Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following before taking this medication

Bleeding disorder
Anticoagulants
Thyroid Disease

Please give a complete list to your doctor or healthcare provider and pharmacist of all your allergies, prescription medications, nonprescription medications, supplements, herbals over the counter drugs that you take. Also tell your doctor or healthcare provider and pharmacist if you are a smoker, drink alcohol or use "street drugs". Any of the listed items may possibly interact with your customized, compounded formulation


How should I use this medicine?

To be administered intravenous, or intramuscular as prescribed

Always use your customized, compound medication as your doctor or healthcare provider

or pharmacist has told you based on the label on your medication. You should speak with your doctor or healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure how to take or use

your medication


What if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose when you remember, unless it is near the time to take next scheduled dose. If it is near the time to take the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take only the scheduled dose. Do not double up on doses


What may interact with this medicine?

Alcohol
Smoking
Caffeine
Medication: Acenocoumarol/Warfarin


Do not take L- Carnitine if you are/have:
Allergic to L-Carnitine, or any of the other ingredients of this medication
Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
Pregnant or breastfeeding


What side effects may I noticed from receiving the medicine?

Headache
Tingling
Nausea/vomiting
Muscle pain/weakness
Bloating
Body odor (fishy smell)
Diarrhea

These are not all the potential side effects. Side effects may or may not occur in patients. For more information, ask a health care provider or contact Olympia pharmacists at 888-323-7788 or askthepharmacist@olympiapharmacy.com

Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication such as a severe allergic reaction as swelling of the face, tongue or lips. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program, online (www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088)


What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Tell your doctor or healthcare provider if your symptoms do not improve (in a timely manner) and/or you develop new symptoms. It may take some time for this medication to begin working and for your body to feel changes in your condition.


Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep this medication out of the reach of children and pets
Keep medication away from extreme heat
Store at room temperatures (20 to 25 C)
Wash hands after use to avoid contamination

General information about the safe and effective use of L- Carnitine. Do not give or take L-Carnitine to/from other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them or you. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for more information about L-Carnitine that is written for health professionals. This is a compounded drug. Compounded drugs are permitted to be prescribed but are not FDA approved for safety and efficacy. If you have questions about your product, or the condition of your product upon delivery, contact Olympia pharmacists at 888-323-7788, M-F 9am to 6pm EST or askthepharmacist@olympiapharmacy.com California patients – contact your local health department for questions regarding HIV or Hepatitis C testing and treatment options. For information on proper disposal of medications please visit https://safe.pharmacy/drug-disposal/

DO NOT DISCARD UNUSED MEDICATION VIA WASTEWATER. REFER TO LOCAL OR STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICATION DISPOSAL