L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone
About L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone
L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements' that is used in nutritional deficiency and various disease conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, neuromuscular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, gum infections, hyperthyroidism, AIDS, and male infertility. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food.
L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone is a combination of L-Carnitine, Ubiquinone, and Lycopene. L-Carnitine or Levo-carnitine is a naturally occurring derivative of the amino acids, lysine and methionine. It helps the body produce energy from fat. Ubiquinone (also known as Coenzyme Q10/CoQ10/Ubidecarenone) is a nutrient and an antioxidant that generates energy in the cells. Lycopene belongs to the class of carotenoids (plant pigments). It is an antioxidant that protects cells from damage by fighting against free radicals (unstable atoms that damage cells).
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone. Common side effects of L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone include stomach pain, headache, rash, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), dizziness, tiredness, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you use any other medications before starting L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone. Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone or other medicines. Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of liver, heart or kidney diseases. Limited information is available on how L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone affects pregnancy and breastfeeding; therefore, it is advised to seek medical advice before starting the medicine. L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone may cause dizziness, hence drive only when you are mentally alert. It is not recommended to consume alcohol while being treated with L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone.
Uses of L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone
Medicinal Benefits
L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone contains L-Carnitine, Ubiquinone, and Lycopene. L-Carnitine helps the body produce energy from fat. Ubiquinone is a nutrient and an antioxidant that generates energy in your cells and improves sperm functioning. Lycopene is an antioxidant that protects cells from damage by fighting against free radicals (unstable atoms that damage cells). It also prevents the risk of breast and prostate cancer and is used in high blood pressure and high cholesterol. L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone is also used as an adjuvant therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic heart failure conditions. It further lowers the inflammation in patients with coronary heart diseases during statins (cholesterol-lowering medications) therapy.
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Side Effects of L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone
- Headache
- Rash
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Tiredness
Drug Warnings
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases before starting L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone. If you are allergic to lycopene or its food sources like tomatoes, let your doctor know about it. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before starting L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone. L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone may make you feel dizzy, affecting your mental ability, hence please drive and operate large machinery with caution. There is limited data on how L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone affects alcohol intake; hence it is advised to consult your doctor before starting. Please consult your doctor before giving L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone to children.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone may interact with anticancer drugs (cisplatin), anticoagulants (warfarin), and blood pressure medicines (captopril, losartan, diltiazem, amlodipine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol intake during the treatment to get the maximum benefits of L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone, let your doctor know if you have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), liver or kidney disease, diabetes, fits, and undergoing dialysis treatment.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is advised to limit alcohol consumption since it may further increase the severity of side effects like dizziness.
Pregnancy
cautionL Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone should be used during pregnancy only when recommended by the doctor. Please consult your doctor before taking L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere is limited information on how L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before taking L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
cautionL Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone may make you feel dizzy, affecting your mental ability. Please drive and operate machinery only when you are mentally alert and focused.
Liver
cautionPlease consult your doctor before using L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone if you suffer from liver diseases.
Kidney
cautionPlease consult your doctor before using L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone if you suffer from any kidney impairment/kidney disease.
Children
cautionPlease consult your doctor before giving L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone to children. Your doctor will decide if L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone can be given to your child or not.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Maintain proper weight by following a healthy and well-balanced diet.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Exercise regularly and try to avoid stress by practising meditation or yoga.
- Include more fruits and vegetables in your diet as they contain antioxidants.
- Tomato-based products have high amounts of Lycopene. You can also have apricots, cranberries, grapes, pink grapefruits, guavas, papayas, peaches, and watermelons.
- Limit foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats.
- Cut down on sugar, salt and processed foods.
- Drink plenty of water.
Special Advise
Inform your doctor that you are taking L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone if you are undergoing any medical tests.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when a person's nutrient intake is lesser than the body's recommended requirement. It can lead to various health problems like a weak immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.
FAQs
L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements' that is used in nutritional deficiency and various disease conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, neuromuscular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, gum infections, hyperthyroidism, AIDS, and male infertility.
L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone contains L-Carnitine, Ubiquinone, and Lycopene. L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone treats nutritional deficiency and prevents various diseases by protecting the cells against free radicals or toxins in the body due to pollution, smoking, ultra-violet rays, etc. It also lowers inflammatory conditions and reduces the risk of cancer and heart diseases.
It is advised to take L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone with food to avoid any stomach upset. Please consult your doctor for more information.
It is important to tell your doctor if you have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), liver or kidney disease, diabetes, fits and undergoing dialysis treatment. Let your doctor know if you have any other medical concerns before starting L Carnitine+lycopene+ubiquinone.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.
