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How to Take Benserazide and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- Per cap contains levodopa 100 mg and benserazide 25 mg: Initial: 1 cap 1-2 times/day. May increase if needed. Max: 12 caps/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Benserazide

This medication is a peripherally-acting aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) or DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor, prescribed for Parkinson's syndrome.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Benserazide

India :

Madopar | Manopar (200+50) | Benspar (100+28.5) | Madopar F (200+50) | Madopar (200+50) | Benspar (100mg/28.5mg)

International :

Prolopa- Levodopa+Benserazide

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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