Syncapone 150 Tablet

Short Description

Syncapone 150 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat Parkinson's disease by slowing down body movements and increasing the amount of chemical messenger that controls abnormal movements.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Syncapone 150 Tablet is taken with or without food, but it is advised to avoid high protein meals and dairy products. It is important to take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor and not to skip any doses. Stopping the medication suddenly can result in harmful effects.

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. Syncapone 150 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Breastfeeding Warning

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Syncapone 150 Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Levodopa, Carbidopa, and Entacapone which treat Parkinsonism. Levodopa is a Carbidopa precursor which gets converted to dopamine, a chemical messenger that controls movement in the brain.

Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down to lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor. Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or notice other changes in your behavior.