L-Carnitine HCl Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking L-Carnitine HCl against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
L-Carnitine HCl is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for exercise performance and recovery, heart health, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 19 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Carnitine HCl. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of L-Carnitine HCl by BulkSupplements.com
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains a single active ingredient: L-carnitine HCl, an amino acid compound your body uses to move fatty acids into cells for energy. There are no inactive ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
L-carnitine is effective for treating L-carnitine deficiency. It's rated possibly effective for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), heart failure (CHF), chest pain (angina), and possibly effective for high cholesterol.
The evidence for these other uses is promising but not yet conclusive in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
L-carnitine is generally well tolerated at typical doses. At higher doses, it can cause stomach upset—nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, heartburn—and a fishy-smelling body odor.
Seizures have been reported rarely. Not enough reliable safety data exists; if you're considering this supplement, use it only under medical supervision.
There isn't enough data on safety while breastfeeding, so caution is advised if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're on warfarin (Coumadin), acenocoumarol (Sintrom), or any other blood thinner—L-carnitine may boost their effects. Also clear it first if you're taking thyroid hormone replacement, as L-carnitine might reduce its effectiveness.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
L-carnitine may be worth considering if you have a documented L-carnitine deficiency or want to explore its possible benefits for heart health and cholesterol. If you take a blood thinner (especially warfarin or acenocoumarol) or thyroid hormone replacement, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting—the interactions could change how well your medications work.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 27, 2021.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about L-Carnitine HCl, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X0019EF25P |
| Net contents | 1 KG(s); 35.3 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 27, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 252611 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
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General Statements
Clean & pure bulk supplements
New - Bulksupplements L-Carnitine HCL Powder (1 Kilogram)
Formulation
Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 500 mg (about 1/5 tsp) one to four times daily, or as directed by a physician.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.
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L-Carnitine HCl by BulkSupplements.com label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in L-Carnitine HCl by BulkSupplements.com
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size500 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container2000 Amounts shown are per serving.
L-Carnitine HCl
Interacts with19 drugs
L-carnitine is a compound your body makes naturally and also gets from foods like meat. It helps cells turn fat into energy, and supplements are most...
L-Carnitine HCl monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
L-Carnitine HCl by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
BulkSupplements.com L-Carnitine HCl can interact with blood thinners and thyroid medication.
The main concern is with warfarin (Coumadin) and acenocoumarol (Sintrom), where L-carnitine may increase their blood-thinning effects — a Moderate-severity interaction. There are at least two case reports of elevated INR (a measure of how thin your blood is) when these drugs were used together.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
L-carnitine also interacts with thyroid hormone replacement at Moderate severity. The supplement appears to block thyroid hormone from entering your cells, which could reduce how well your thyroid medication works and might diminish some of your symptoms if you're being treated for an overactive thyroid.
Altogether, these interactions span 19 individual medications. If you take any blood thinner or thyroid hormone, run your exact medications through the checker below before starting this supplement.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in L-Carnitine HCl interact with 19 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in L-Carnitine HCl interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. L-Carnitine HCl
AcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclAcenocoumarol (sintrom) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Acenocoumarol interactionConjugated EstrogensCenestin, Enjuvia, Premarin, Premarin Vaginal Cream
How Conjugated Estrogens interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Conjugated Estrogens interactionDesiccated Thyroid ExtractWesthroid, WP Thyroid
How Desiccated Thyroid Extract interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Desiccated Thyroid Extract interactionDesiccated Thyroid Extract (prescription Drug)Nature-Throid, Thyrar
How Desiccated Thyroid Extract (prescription Drug) interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Desiccated Thyroid Extract (prescription Drug) interactionDextrothyroxineCholoxin
How Dextrothyroxine interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Dextrothyroxine interactionHuman Chorionic Gonadotropin (hcg)Pregnyl
How Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hcg) interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hcg) interactionLevothyroxineEltroxin, Estre, Euthyrox, Levo-T, Levolet, Levothroid +5 more
How Levothyroxine interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Levothyroxine interactionLevothyroxine SodiumErmez, Thyquidity, Tirosint-Sol
How Levothyroxine Sodium interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Levothyroxine Sodium interactionLevothyroxine, LiothyronineArmour Thyroid
How Levothyroxine, Liothyronine interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Levothyroxine, Liothyronine interactionLiothyronineCytomel
How Liothyronine interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Liothyronine interactionLiotrixEuthroid 1, Euthroid 1/2, Euthroid 3
How Liotrix interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Liotrix interactionLiotrix, T4/t3Euthroid 2
How Liotrix, T4/t3 interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Liotrix, T4/t3 interactionMenotropinsMenopur, Repronex
How Menotropins interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Menotropins interactionOspemifeneOsphena
How Ospemifene interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Ospemifene interactionTestosterone UndecanoateAndriol, Aveed, Jatenzo, Kyzatrex
How Testosterone Undecanoate interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Testosterone Undecanoate interactionThyroglobulinProloid
How Thyroglobulin interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Thyroglobulin interactionThyroid HormoneEtwon
How Thyroid Hormone interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclThyroid Hormone Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Thyroid Hormone interactionWarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with L-Carnitine HCl — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
L-carnitine HclWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
Read the full L-carnitine Hcl + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in L-Carnitine HCl with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
L-Carnitine HCl
Acenocoumarol (Sintrom)
Theoretically, L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol.
L-carnitine might enhance the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol, an oral anticoagulant similar to warfarin, but shorter-acting. There are at least two case reports of INR elevation with concomitant use. In one case, a 33-year-old male with a previously stable INR had an elevated INR of 4.65 after L-carnitine was started and continued for 10 weeks. INR normalized after discontinuation of the L-carnitine-containing product.
Thyroid Hormone
Theoretically, L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
L-carnitine appears to act as a peripheral thyroid hormone antagonist by inhibiting entry of thyroid hormone into the nucleus of cells. Taking L-carnitine also seems to diminish some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol, a shorter-acting oral anticoagulant similar to warfarin. There is not enough information to know whether this interaction occurs with L-carnitine and warfarin.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for L-Carnitine HCl, from the product label.
BulkSupplements.com
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- BulkSupplements.com
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- 7511 Eastgate Rd
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- Henderson
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- 89011
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L-Carnitine HCl's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 41 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
L-carnitine 41 references
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