Brand name: Madopar HBS 100/25 TM
Active ingredients: levodopa + benserazide
What it is used for
Parkinson's disease and parkinsonian symptoms including post-encephalitic and toxic forms, but excluding drug induced parkinsonism. MADOPAR HBS is indicated for patients presenting with all types of fluctuations in response (i.e. "peak dose dyskinesia" and "end of dose deterioration") and for better control of nocturnal symptoms.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Keep Container Tightly Closed/Airtight
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
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Visual appearance
A hard capsule with a powder blue opaque body printed "ROCHE" in red and a dark green opaque cap printed "ROCHE" in red.
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
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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