Levocat 500 Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: March 31st, 2026

Levocat 500 Tablet is a product of Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Composition: Levo-carnitine (500mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Levocat 500 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Levocat 500 Tablet

Description:

Levocat 500 Tablet belongs to a class of medications called amino acids. It is used in the treatment of carnitine deficiency. It helps the body produce energy and improve the efficiency of body function.

Levocat 500 Tablet should be taken with food and it should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without a doctor's prescription.

Levocat 500 Tablet is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause nausea and vomiting. Your doctor may suggest you to monitor your blood glucose levels regularly while you are taking the medicine.

Earlier starting the medicine, inform your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. Tolerants with severe kidney disease should not take this medicine unless prescribed by the doctor.

Uses:

Carnitine deficiency

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Levocat 500 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Levocat

Vomiting
Nausea

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Levocat 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Levocat 500 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Levocat 500 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Levocat 500 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Levocat 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Levocat 500 Tablet in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Levocat 500 Tablet a steroid?

Levocat 500 Tablet is not a steroid. It contains Levo-carnitine which is a type of amino acid (made from the amino acids lysine and methionine). It helps in transporting fats to the cells, where fats get metabolized in order to produce energy. It is used to treat primary and secondary Levo-carnitine deficiency.

When can a carnitine deficiency occur?

Carnitine deficiency may be of two types, primary and secondary. Primary is genetic and may show symptoms by five years of age. Whereas, secondary may occur due to certain disorders like kidney problems (chronic kidney failure) and use of antibiotics that reduces its absorption and increases its excretion.

Does warfarin have any effect on Levocat 500 Tablet?

In some patients, warfarin when taken along with Levocat 500 Tablet may increase the time required for the formation of blood clot. Hence, before starting Levocat 500 Tablet, inform your doctor if you are taking warfarin.

What is the best time to take Levocat 500 Tablet?

Levocat 500 Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Generally, it is advised to be taken 3-4 times daily, preferably with meals or after meals.

Can Levocat 500 Tablet be taken by diabetics?

Affirmative, Levocat 500 Tablet can be taken by patients with diabetes. However, it is important to know that it contains sucrose. Some studies have shown that it may improve insulin sensitivity. Along with that, it may also be helpful in relieving nerve pain.

Does Levocat 500 Tablet cause diarrhea?

Levocat 500 Tablet may very rarely cause diarrhea. This effect of the medicine can be reduced by decreasing the dose of Levocat 500 Tablet. But, if you are taking oral solution then take it slowly or dilute it more.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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