Levodopa (200mg) + Benserazide (50mg)
Madopar 250 Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson"s disease.
10.0 tablets in 1 strip
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Madopar 250 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Avoid Madopar 250 Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.
Madopar 250 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levodopa and Benserazide which treats Parkinsonism. Levodopa is a dopamine precursor which gets converted to dopamine, a chemical messenger that controls movement in the brain. Benserazide is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor which prevents breakdown of levodopa allowing it to enter the brain and increase dopamine levels.
Related Warnings
Madopar 250 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Madopar 250 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
No information is available on the use of Madopar 250 Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Madopar 250 Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Madopar 250 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Madopar 250 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Madopar 250 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Madopar 250 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
