Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone
About
Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone belongs to the class of 'Nutritional supplement’ primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term disease. It is used to improve and prevent heart attack symptoms, hypertension (high blood pressure), congestive heart failure, muscular dystrophy, macular degeneration (age-related vision loss), migraine headache, fertility problems, and slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease. Nutritional deficiencies occur when the body does not absorb or get enough vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from the food.
Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone is a combination of three supplements: Levocarnitine, Tocopherol (vitamin E), and Ubiquinone (CoQ10). Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps your body turn fat into energy. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Tocopherol is a fat-soluble vitamin. When there are too many free radicals accumulated in our body, it leads to various complications and diseases. Tocopherol (vitamin E) acts as an antioxidant that helps nourish and protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Thus it lowers the chances of heart diseases, cancers, vision problems, and brain disorders. Ubiquinone is an antioxidant that protects the body from damage by chemicals (free radicals).
You are advised to take Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone for as long as your doctor has recommended it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience necrotizing enterocolitis (affects the premature new-born baby), bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency, diarrhea, blurred vision, flatulence (gas), fatigue, increased creatinine level in the blood, headache, nausea, and vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea and stroke. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor if you are pregnant or a nursing mother. It is advised to consult a doctor before using Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone. Please tell your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) so that a doctor may change the dosage form. Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone is safe to use in children, yet the doctor's consultation is advised. If you have a history of seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, heart problems, please inform your doctor before using Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone. Let your doctor know if you are using any other drugs, and herbal products before starting Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone.
Uses of Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone
Medicinal Benefits
Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone consists of three nutritional supplements: Levocarnitine, Tocopherol (vitamin E), and Ubiquinone (CoQ10) used to treat nutritional deficiencies and liver, heart, and muscle problems. Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that helps your body turn fat into energy. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Tocopherol (vitamin E), a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. When there are too many free radicals accumulated in our body, it leads to various complications and diseases. Tocopherol (vitamin E) helps to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals. Thus it lowers the chances of heart diseases, cancers, vision problems, and brain disorders. Ubiquinone is a naturally occurring quinone that is found in most aerobic organisms, from bacteria to mammals. CoQ10 is an antioxidant that protects the body from damage by chemicals (free radicals). Collectively, Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone improves symptoms and increases exercise ability in people with heart problems. It improves symptoms such as rapid or pounding heartbeat, nervousness, and weakness in people with high thyroid hormone levels. It is also used for weight loss and may have an impact on brain function. Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone increases sperm count and sperm movement in men with fertility problems.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal cramps
- Diarrhea
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Headaches
- Weakness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not use Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone if you are allergic to Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone or any of its contents. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone. Do not give Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone or any other herbal/ health supplements to a child unless advised by the doctor. Let your doctor know if you have a history of seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes vitamin K disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, and cancer history, before using Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone. Please inform your doctor if you are using any other medications you are taking, including vitamins, herbal supplements. Talk to your before taking Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone if you have had any bleeding problems in the past or using steroid hormones like hormonal oral contraceptives. If you need surgery, stop taking Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone at least 2 weeks ahead of time. A regular blood test and urine test is recommended to monitor the carnitine levels in the body if you are on long-term treatment with Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone interacts with a blood thinner (warfarin, dicumarol, heparin), cholesterol-lowering medications (cholestyramine).
Drug- Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have a bleeding disorder, Vitamin K insufficiency, heart problems low blood pressure, severe kidney, liver disease, diabetes, and seizures (fits), inform your doctor before taking Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone.
Pregnancy
cautionTell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before recommending it to you.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere are limited studies of Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone on breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before using Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
not applicableLevocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone is generally safe to use before driving.
Liver
cautionLevocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
cautionLevocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
consult your doctorLevocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone is safely recommended for children. Dose adjustment is needed. Please consult a doctor before using Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.
- Animal products like meat, fish, poultry, and milk are the best sources.
- Increase the intake of calcium and magnesium-rich foods, including prunes, raisins, and orange juice, in your diet.
- Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yogurt, fat-free milk, and cheese, etc.).
- Include more vegetables, fruits, and low-fat dairy, whole grains, foods, and nuts products in your diet.
- Make a habit of regular exercising for at least 1-2 hours a day, or at least one should walk about half an hour for good health.
- Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega 3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. You can use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil for frying.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
Special Advise
- Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while taking Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone.
- If you are allergic to Vitamin E (tocopherol) or have Vitamin K insufficiency (bleeding problem), avoid taking Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional deficiencies: It occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Many nutrients are essential for a healthy life. Sometimes your body is unable to absorb many nutrients even if you are consuming them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like the immune system become weak, indigestion, skin problems, heart problem, eye problems and defective bone growth, pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy), intrauterine growth restriction (during pregnancy, the baby does not grow normally), nutritional deficiency symptoms like pale skin, fatigue, weakness, trouble breathing, feeling faint, poor concentration.
FAQs
Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone contains Levocarnitine, Tocopherol (vitamin E), and Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10). Levocarnitine works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body. Ubiquinone is an antioxidant that protects the body from damage by chemicals (free radicals). Tocopherol (vitamin E) is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It may decrease your heart disease risk, certain cancers, vision problems, skin problems, and brain disorders.
You are recommended to take Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone for as long as your doctor has recommended it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting using Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone, please consult your doctor.
In some patients, warfarin, when taken along with Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone may increase the time required to form blood clots. Hence, before starting Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.
Unless suggested by the doctor, to take Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone in morning or night, one should fix a time slot, and they should take it regularly at the same time.
There are limited studies of Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone on breastfeeding women. Please consult your doctor before using Levocarnitine+tocopherol+ubiquinone if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before recommending it to you.
