Racovel
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Parcopa?;Sinemet?;Sinemet? CR
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Levocarb?;Apo-Levocarb? CR;Dom-Levo-Carbidopa;DuodopaT;Levocarb CR;Nu-Levocarb;PRO-Levocarb;Sinemet?;Sinemet? CR;Teva-Levocarbidopa
Uses
- It is used to treat Parkinson's disease.
- It is used to treat restless leg syndrome.
- Levodopa and carbidopa helps keep chemical balance in the brain.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Avoid a high protein diet.
- Oral-disintegrating tablet: Place on your tongue and let it melt. Do not swallow it whole.
- Long-acting products: Swallow whole or as a half. Do not chew or crush.
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