Lecigon TM
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Active ingredients: levodopa + carbidopa + entacapone
Pack: Lecigon intestinal gel, 7 x 47 mL cartridges
Brand name
(ARTG)
: LECIGON levodopa 20 mg/mL / carbidopa monohydrate 5 mg/mL / entacapone 20 mg/mL intestinal gel cartridgeDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
The treatment of advanced idiopathic Parkinson's disease with severe motor fluctuations despite optimised alternative pharmacological treatment
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Gel
- Intraintestinal
- Yellow or yellow-reddish opaque viscous gel
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 16 Weeks.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 7 x 47 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient levodopa + carbidopa + entacapone
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
