Brand name: Lecigon TM
Active ingredients: levodopa + carbidopa + entacapone
What it is used for
The treatment of advanced idiopathic Parkinson's disease with severe motor fluctuations despite optimised alternative pharmacological treatment
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intraintestinal.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Protect from Light
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 16 Weeks.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Yellow or yellow-reddish opaque viscous gel
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient levodopa + carbidopa + entacapone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems