CompositionSyncapone 100 Tablet is used to treat Parkinson's disease in adults, especially when symptoms return before the next dose is due ('wearing-off'). It is a combination medicine containing levodopa 100mg, carbidopa and entacapone.
Levodopa is converted into dopamine in the brain, carbidopa helps more levodopa reach the brain, and entacapone makes each dose last longer. This helps smooth out the ups and downs in movement control through the day. Take it at regular times as prescribed; high-protein meals can reduce how well it works, so ask your doctor how to space them. Your urine may turn reddish-brown, which is harmless.
Regular exercise, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and a consistent daily routine help maintain mobility. Getting up slowly can reduce dizziness on standing.
Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly, as this can cause a serious reaction with high fever and severe stiffness; your doctor will change the dose gradually. Before starting, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, heart or lung disease, liver disease, a stomach ulcer, a history of melanoma, or mental health problems, and about other medicines you take, especially antidepressants and iron supplements. It can cause sudden sleepiness, so do not drive if affected. Tell your doctor if you notice hallucinations, confusion, uncontrolled movements, severe diarrhoea, or urges such as gambling, shopping or eating that are hard to control. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor advises you to do so.
