What it is used for
Parkinson 's disease and parkinsonian symptoms including post-encephalitic and toxic forms, but excluding drug induced parkinsonism.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
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
hard capsule, body caramel-coloured opaque, cap powder blue opaque. marked "ROCHE" on both body and cap.
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
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Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient levodopa + benserazide
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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What it is used for
Parkinson 's disease and parkinsonian symptoms including post-encephalitic and toxic forms, but excluding drug induced parkinsonism.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Keep Container Tightly Closed/Airtight
Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
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
Cylindrical, biconvex, pale red tablet, imprinted with 'ROCHE' and a hexagon on one side, cross-scored on both sides
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We are currently experiencing issues with Medicines Information data. Images displayed may not be current, please refer to the CMI.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
open tool tip to find out more
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient levodopa + benserazide
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.
Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Print the CMI .
Listen to the CMI .
Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio.
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