Preparations containing L-carnitine
AssigneeLonza Ltd.
InventorsWillibald E. Kohl, Thomas Scholl
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Abstract
Tablets, capsules and other preparation forms for oral administration are produced which contain L-carnitine-L-tartrate. In comparison to preparations made with free L-carnitine, the invention preparations exhibit less hygroscopicity, longer stability and better capacity for being stored.
Claims10
A preparation for enteral application comprising at least one tablet composed of the salt of L-carnitine with L-tartaric acid in the molar ratio of 2:1, powder composed of the salt of L-carnitine with L-tartaric acid in the molar ratio of 2:1 or at least one capsule containing the salt of L-carnitine with L-tartaric acid in the molar ratio of 2:1.
A process comprising preparing a preparation for oral administration, the preparation being composed of L-carnitine-L-tartrate, the L-carnitine-L-tartrate being the salt of L-carnitine with L-tartaric acid in the molar ratio of 2:1.
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