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CARLEVENT levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 100/25/200 mg tablet bottle AUST R: 195747Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Medis Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone: 02 9251 1088
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From 02 Jun 2025 to 19 Sep 2025
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
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CARLEVENT levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 125/31.25/200 mg tablet bottle AUST R: 195748Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Medis Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone: 02 9251 1088
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From 31 Mar 2025 to 19 Sep 2025
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: Sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
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CARLEVENT levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 150/37.5/200 mg tablet bottle AUST R: 195749Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Medis Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone: 02 9251 1088
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From 30 May 2025 to 30 Sep 2025
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: An alternative generic brand is available.
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CARLEVENT levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 200/50/200 mg tablet bottle AUST R: 195192Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa
Dosage form: Tablet, film coated
Sponsor: Medis Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone: 02 9251 1088
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From 30 May 2025 to 01 Oct 2025
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
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KINSON levodopa 100 mg with carbidopa (as monohydrate) 25 mg tablet bottle AUST R: 49481Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
levodopa
Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated
Sponsor: Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800274276
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From 08 Apr 2025 to 27 Jun 2025
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Shortage status: Current
Availability: Limited Availability
Reason: Manufacturing
Management action: Alternative brands are available.
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