Sinemet 250/25 mg 20 Tablets is used to treat Parkinson’s disease in elderly patients. It contains the active ingredient Levodopa, which helps manage Parkinson’s disease by increasing dopamine levels in the nervous system.

Sinemet Ingredients

Each Sinemet 250/25 tablet contains:

• 250 mg of Levodopa: converted into dopamine in the brain, which helps relieve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

• 25 mg of Carbidopa: enhances the effect of Levodopa by slowing down its breakdown in the body, allowing it to work more efficiently.

Sinemet 250/25 uses

Relieves symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Sinemet 250/25 Dosage

• The doctor determines the appropriate dose depending on the patient’s condition.

• The effect may begin within one day of treatment but may take up to 7 days to appear.

• It is advised to take the medicine at regular times as directed by the doctor.

• Usual dose: 1 tablet three to four times daily.

Sinemet 250/25 side effects

Sinemet may cause some side effects, such as:

• Abnormal movements such as tremors or spasms.

• Nausea.

• Urinary tract infection.

• Loss of appetite.

• High blood pressure.

• Diarrhea.

• Vomiting.

• Drowsiness.

Contraindications

Sinemet 250/25 should not be used in cases of:

• Hypersensitivity to its ingredients.

• Previous skin cancer or presence of unexplained skin lesions not examined by a doctor.

• Use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

• Narrow-angle glaucoma.

• Severe psychiatric disorders.

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Warnings and Precautions

Consult your doctor before taking Sinemet 250/25, especially if you have:

• A history of seizures.

• A history of stomach ulcers or vomiting blood.

• A history of heart attack, heart rhythm problems, circulation or breathing disorders.

• Kidney, liver, or hormonal disorders.

• Mental health problems such as depression.

• Chronic open-angle glaucoma.

• Sudden sleep attacks.

• A scheduled surgery.

Drug Interactions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Sinemet with any other medicines, especially:

• Other Parkinson’s disease medicines.

• Psychiatric medications.

• Iron supplements.

• Anticholinergics.

• Phenytoin.

• Papaverine.

Storage

• Keep out of the reach of children.

• Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.

• Keep in the original packaging, protected from light and moisture.

• Do not use after the expiry date.