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levodopa - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SINEMET CR levodopa/carbidopa 200 mg/50 mg modified release tablet bottle
AUST R: 171694
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
ORGANON PHARMA PTY LTD

Phone:
1800023135

Deletion from market:
04 Jan 2021

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Other

Management action:
This product is being replaced by SINEMET CR 200/50 levodopa/carbidopa 200 mg/50 mg modified release tablet bottle (AUST R 326195).