— Deficiency Debilitates —

Carnitor^® SF

Carnitor® SF (levocarnitine) is now available in a
sugar-free oral solution as Carnitor® SF

Patients who are diabetic or those who are on a ketogenic diet and develop carnitine deficiency, could benefit from the availability of the sugar-free solution.

Safety¹

Adverse events reported with Carnitor® use include nausea, vomiting, body odor, gastritis, and seizures. There were no contraindications or warnings. See precautions in the attached labeling.

References
1. Carnitor® (levocarnitine) Tablets, Oral solution and Carnitor® SF Sugar-Free Oral Solution package insert.
2. http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
answerplace/Medical/treatment/diet/ketofaq.cfm. Accessed January 5, 2007.
3. Tallian KB, et al: Role of the Ketogenic Diet in Children with Intractable Seizures. Pediatrics 1998:32:349-361.
4. http://home.iprimus.com.au/
kuekids/home/jhkdfs.html. Accessed January 5, 2007.