levodopa - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CARLEVENT levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 100/25/200 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 195747
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Medis Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9251 1088

From
02 Jun 2025
to
19 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

CARLEVENT levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 125/31.25/200 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 195748
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Medis Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9251 1088

From
31 Mar 2025
to
19 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is closely controlling the supply.

CARLEVENT levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 150/37.5/200 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 195749
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Medis Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9251 1088

From
30 May 2025
to
30 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An alternative generic brand is available.

CARLEVENT levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone 200/50/200 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 195192
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
entacapone
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Medis Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 9251 1088

From
30 May 2025
to
01 Oct 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

KINSON levodopa 100 mg with carbidopa (as monohydrate) 25 mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 49481
Active ingredients:
carbidopa monohydrate
levodopa

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
08 Apr 2025
to
27 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.