Levopa 110mg Tablet 1 Strip

• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush, chew, or break it.
• It is best taken on an empty stomach.
• Avoid high-protein foods such as meat, poultry, eggs, milk, cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, and protein supplements around the time of dosing, as they may reduce the absorption of the medication.
• Taking the medicine at the same time every day helps maintain consistent drug levels in the body.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip doses or stop treatment without consulting your doctor, even if your symptoms improve.
• The medication may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, especially when standing up quickly. Rise slowly from sitting or lying positions.
• It can cause sudden sleepiness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.
• Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, heart problems, dementia, psychosis, or other medical conditions.
• Regular monitoring of liver and kidney function may be recommended.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking, as several drugs can interact with Levopa 110.
• Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

• Immediate-release tablets: Usually started at 25 mg/100 mg every 8 hours or 10 mg/100 mg every 6–8 hours.
• The levodopa dose may be increased by 100 mg per day every 1–2 days as needed.
• Carbidopa intake should generally be 70–100 mg daily and should not exceed 200 mg per day.
• Levodopa intake should not exceed 800 mg daily.
• Controlled-release tablets: Typically started at 50 mg/200 mg every 12 hours and may be increased up to 1600 mg of levodopa per day, with doses spaced at least 6 hours apart.

Children

• Safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Renal or Hepatic Impairment

• Use cautiously, as safety and efficacy have not been fully established.