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Medicines l-carnitineQuestion & answer

l-carnitine · Medicine question

Is l-carnitine the same as levocarnitine?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. Levocarnitine is the biologically active L-form of carnitine.

Sources for this answer

Levocarnitine Paediatric 30% Oral Solution alcohol free & sugar freeemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6

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