Caffeine Citrate and Carnitor

• Generic Name: caffeine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cafcit, NoDoz, Vivarin

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It works by stimulating the brain. Caffeine is found naturally in foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, colas, energy and chocolate. Botanical sources of caffeine include kola nuts, guarana, and yerba mate. Caffeine is also available in prescription and non-prescription medications.

Caffeine is used to restore mental alertness or wakefulness during fatigue or drowsiness. Caffeine is also found in some headache and migraine medications, in certain dietary supplements used for weight loss, and in many popular energy drinks.

Caffeine citrate (Cafcit) is available by prescription only. It is used for short-term treatment of neonatal apnea (breathing problems).

Caffeine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your health care provider.

• Generic Name: levocarnitine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Carnitor, L-Carnitine, Carnitor SF

Carnitor is a naturally occurring substance that the body needs for energy.

Carnitor is used to treat carnitine deficiency.

Carnitor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.