Co-Beneldopa
(Madopar®, Co-beneldopa (levodopa/benserazide))
Available as tablets or capsules.
Capsules, Modified Release Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
Yes - dispersible tablets
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended. Use the dispersible tablets.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Co-beneldopa (levodopa/benserazide)
Usual formulation brand names
Madopar®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
Yes, some
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
50mmg/12.5mg, 100mg/25mg
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Specials
Are specials or imports available?
Specials- oral suspension, oral solution
Liquid strengths
Check with specials manufacturer
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Check with specials manufacturer
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
-
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
Notes
Conversion from modified-release capsules to dispersible tablets will require the patient to be monitored closely because the dispersible tablets have a faster onset of action and shorter duration that modified release capsules.