They are considered prescription-only medicines or declared substances, by way of the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2008 (ACT)
This risk is dose-dependent and more significant with intravenous administration at higher doses
It has been proposed that increased urinary carnitine may be a result of impaired renal tubule function contributing to decrease carnitine reabsorption (Kpka et al., 2016) as alcohol abuse can impair renal reabsorption (Labib et al., 1989)
Formulations may include IV fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, and other nutrients selected based on your consultation and provider assessment
Catching and correcting a confirmed deficiency early is generally simpler and less costly than treating the complications that a long-standing deficiency can cause
They are not produced under the same stringent quality control standards required for medications intended for human use