Syndopa Plus Tablet

• If you are allergic to levodopa, carbidopa or any ingredients of Syndopa Plus tablet.
• If you have a history of skin cancer called melanoma or the presence of moles on the skin, which a doctor has not clinically checked.
• If you are taking medicines for psychiatric health disorders belonging to a class, MOAIs like Rasagiline should be stopped at least 14 days before you start taking this medicine.
• If you have raised pressure in the eyes, it is a condition called narrow-angle Glaucoma.
• If you are diagnosed with any serious psychiatric illness.
• If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, or if you are a breastfeeding mother.

• Uncontrolled movements
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Diarrhoea
• Reduced appetite
• Drowsiness

Other General Warnings

• You experience mood changes, sleep attacks or excessive sleepiness.
• You have a history of fits.
• You have or had an ulcer in your stomach or intestine.
• You have had a heart attack, heart disorder, or breathing problems.
• You have had kidney, liver or hormonal problems.
• You have a due surgery or operation.
• If you have an eye condition called 'glaucoma’, you will need to have regular checks on the pressure in your eye.

• Take Syndopa Plus tablet as a whole with a sufficient amount of water.
• Try to take it at a fixed time every day as advised by your doctor.
• Do not skip the doses even if you feel better.

• Store Syndopa Plus tablet at a temperature below 30°C.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

• Follow your doctor's prescribed dose and duration, and do not take a double dose if you miss one.
• Lifestyle changes such as daily exercise (20-30 minutes), avoiding smoking, and limiting alcohol are also recommended.
• Inform your doctor if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while using this medication, stop immediately and consult your doctor.
• Report any side effects like dry mouth, headache, reduced appetite, diarrhea, uncontrolled movements, or nausea/vomiting.

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Missed a Dose

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way the Syndopa Plus tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking any other medicine especially to treat Parkinson’s disease.
• If you are taking any iron preparations, it may decrease the effectiveness of the Syndopa Plus tablet when used concomitantly.
• Medicine for any psychiatric illness may cause worsening of side effects; the dose needs to be adjusted.
• The patient’s response should be monitored when taking Syndopa Plus tablet with anticholinergic preparations like Benzatropine and Procyclidine.
• You may experience low blood pressure on standing suddenly from lying posture if you are on any antihypertensives.
• Medicine for tuberculosis and epilepsy may require a change in dosage.

Interactions with food items