Description

Carbidopa i levodopa (carbidopa) tablets 25 mg/250 mg. №100

Ingredients

Each tablet of Carbidopa i levodopa contains 25 mg of Carbidopa and 250 mg of Levodopa.

Dosage

The recommended dosage is one tablet, three to four times daily. Dosage may be adjusted according to the patient’s response and tolerance.

Indications

Carbidopa i levodopa is indicated for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and syndrome. It may also be used to manage post-encephalitic parkinsonism and symptomatic parkinsonism that may follow carbon monoxide intoxication or manganese intoxication.

Contraindications

Carbidopa i levodopa is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this drug. It is also contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, and in patients with a history of melanoma or any undiagnosed skin lesions.

Directions

Carbidopa i levodopa tablets should be taken orally with food. If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible. However, if it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.