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Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets is a combination of carbidopa, levodopa, and entacapone for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.3. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-(α-hydrazino-(α-methyl-β-(3,4dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its empirical formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa, which has a molecular weight of 226.3. Levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its empirical formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 , and its structural formula is: Entacapone, a COMT inhibitor, is a nitro-catechol-structured compound with a molecular weight of 305.3. The chemical name of entacapone is (E)-2-cyano-3-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)-N,N-diethyl-2-propenamide. Its empirical formula is C 14 H 15 N 3 O 5 and its structural formula is: Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone film coated tablets is supplied as tablets in 6 strengths: 12.5 mg of carbidopa, USP; 50 mg of levodopa, USP and 200 mg of entacapone USP 18.75 mg of carbidopa, USP; 75 mg of levodopa, USP and 200 mg of entacapone USP 25 mg of carbidopa, USP; 100 mg of levodopa, USP and 200 mg of entacapone USP 31.25 mg of carbidopa, USP; 125 mg of levodopa, USP and 200 mg of entacapone USP 37.5 mg of carbidopa, USP; 150 mg of levodopa, USP and 200 mg of entacapone USP 50 mg of carbidopa, USP; 200 mg of levodopa, USP and 200 mg of entacapone USP Inactive Ingredients: Colloidal silicon dioxide, Croscarmellose sodium, Crospovidone, Magnesium stearate, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline cellulose, Povidone. The coating material Instacoat Brown HIS consists of Hypromellose, Polysorbate 80, Red Iron Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Yellow Iron Oxide cle-str-carb.jpg cle-str-levo.jpg cle-str-enta.jpg

Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets is a combination of carbidopa, levodopa, and entacapone for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.3. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-(α-hydrazino-(α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its empirical formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa, which has a molecular weight of 226.3. Levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its empirical formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 , and its structural formula is: Entacapone, a COMT inhibitor, is a nitro-catechol-structured compound with a molecular weight of 305.3. The chemical name of entacapone is (E)-2-cyano-3-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)-N,N-diethyl-2-propenamide. Its empirical formula is C 14 H 15 N 3 O 5 and its structural formula is: Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets are supplied as tablets in 6 strengths: Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets: 12.5 mg of carbidopa, 50 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets: 18.75 mg of carbidopa, 75 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets: 25 mg of carbidopa, 100 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets: 31.25 mg of carbidopa, 125 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets: 37.5 mg of carbidopa, 150 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone Carbidopa, levodopa and entacapone tablets: 50 mg of carbidopa, 200 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone Inactive Ingredients: corn starch, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, glycerol 85%, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, polysorbate 80, povidone, sucrose, red iron oxide, and titanium dioxide. Tablets containing 12.5 mg of carbidopa, 50 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone, tablets containing 25 mg of carbidopa, 100 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone and tablets containing 37.5 mg of carbidopa, 150 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone also contain yellow iron oxide. carbidopa.struct.jpg levodopa.struct.jpg entacapone.struct.jpg

Stalevo is a combination of carbidopa, levodopa, and entacapone for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.3. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-(α-hydrazino-(α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its empirical formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 ∙H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa, which has a molecular weight of 226.3. Levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its empirical formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 , and its structural formula is: Entacapone, a COMT inhibitor, is a nitro-catechol-structured compound with a molecular weight of 305.3. The chemical name of entacapone is (E)-2-cyano-3-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)-N,N-diethyl-2-propenamide. Its empirical formula is C 14 H 15 N 3 O 5 and its structural formula is: Stalevo is supplied as tablets in 6 strengths: Stalevo 50:12.5 mg of carbidopa, 50 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone Stalevo 75: 18.75 mg of carbidopa, 75 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone Stalevo 100: 25 mg of carbidopa, 100 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone Stalevo125: 31.25 mg of carbidopa, 125 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone Stalevo 150: 37.5 mg of carbidopa, 150 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone Stalevo 200: 50 mg of carbidopa, 200 mg of levodopa and 200 mg of entacapone Inactive Ingredients: corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, glycerol 85%, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, polysorbate 80, povidone, sucrose, red iron oxide, and titanium dioxide. Stalevo 50, Stalevo 100, and Stalevo 150 also contain yellow iron oxide. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure Chemical Structure

USES: • For the temporary relief of symptoms including: • neurological support • pain • joint pain • swelling These statements are based upon homeopathic principles. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.

Carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white to creamy white powder, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.3. It is designated chemically as (–)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its empirical formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Carbidopa tablets contain 25 mg of carbidopa. Inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, FD&C Yellow 6, magnesium stearate and pregelatinized starch. Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.3. Image

Carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white to creamy white powder, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.3. It is designated chemically as (–)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its empirical formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Carbidopa tablets contain 25 mg of carbidopa. Inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, FD&C Yellow 6, magnesium stearate and pregelatinized starch. Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.3. Image

Carbidopa, USP is an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation. It is white to creamy white powder, freely soluble in 3N hydrochloric acid, slightly soluble in water and methanol, practically insoluble in alcohol, in acetone, in chloroform and in ether, with a molecular weight of 244.24. It is designated chemically as (–)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O and its structural formula is: Carbidopa tablets contain 25 mg of carbidopa, USP. Inactive ingredients are crospovidone type B, ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, mannitol and microcrystalline cellulose. Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.3. Carbidopa Tablets, USP

Carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.3. It is designated chemically as (–)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 ∙H 2 O and its structural formula is: Carbidopa tablets contain 25 mg of carbidopa. Inactive ingredients are colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C Red 40, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate and pregelatinized starch. Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.3. Chemical Structure

Carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white to yellowish white powder, slightly soluble in water, very slightly soluble in ethanol (96%), practically insoluble in methylene chloride, with a molecular weight of 244.3. It is designated chemically as (–)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O and its structural formula is: Each tablet contains 25 mg of carbidopa USP (anhydrous equivalent). Inactive ingredients are magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and pregelatinized starch (maize). Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.3. chemical structure

Carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white to yellowish white powder, slightly soluble in water, very slightly soluble in ethanol (96%), practically insoluble in methylene chloride, with a molecular weight of 244.3. It is designated chemically as (–)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O and its structural formula is: Each tablet contains 25 mg of carbidopa USP (anhydrous equivalent). Inactive ingredients are magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and pregelatinized starch (maize). Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.3. chemical structure

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Carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.3. It is designated chemically as (–)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its empirical formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Carbidopa tablets contain 25 mg of carbidopa. Inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, FD&C Yellow No. 6, magnesium stearate and pregelatinized starch. Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.3. Chemical Structure

Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets, USP are an extended-release combination of carbidopa and levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, USP an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.24. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa, which has a molecular weight of 226.23. Levodopa, USP an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.19. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its molecular formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 , and its structural formula is: Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets, USP are supplied as extended-release tablets containing either 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa, or 50 mg of carbidopa and 200 mg of levodopa. Inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, hypromellose and also contain FD&C Blue #2. The 25 mg/100 mg tablet is supplied as a light blue, mottled, oval, uncoated tablets debossed with 'SG' on one side and '460' on the other side. The 50 mg/200 mg tablet is supplied as a light blue, mottled, oval, uncoated tablets debossed with 'SG' on one side and '461' on the other side. Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets, USP are polymeric-based drug delivery system that controls the release of carbidopa and levodopa as it slowly erodes. Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablet 25 mg/100 mg is available to facilitate titration when 100 mg steps are required. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. Carbidopa Chemical Structure Levodopa Chemical Structure

Carbidopa and levodopa tablets are a combination product for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, USP an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.3.. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its empirical formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 .H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.23. Levodopa, USP an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water with a molecular weight of 197.19. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its empirical formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 , and its structural formula is: Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP for oral administration, are supplied in three strengths: 10 mg/100 mg, containing 10 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. 25 mg/100 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. 25 mg/250 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 250 mg of levodopa. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: 10 mg/100 mg — Corn starch, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch (maize). 25 mg/100 mg — Corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake (sunset yellow lake), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch (maize). 25 mg/250 mg — Corn starch, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch (maize).

Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets are extended-release combination of carbidopa and levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.3. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 ·H 2 O and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa, which has a molecular weight of 226.3. Levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its molecular formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 and its structural formula is: Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets are supplied as extended-release tablets containing either 50 mg of carbidopa USP and 200 mg of levodopa USP, or 25 mg of carbidopa USP and 100 mg of levodopa USP. Inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, red ferric oxide and D&C Yellow 10 Aluminum lake. The 50 mg/200 mg tablet is supplied as an oval, scored, biconvex, compressed tablet debossed “457” on one side and scored on other side that is buff colored with mottled appearance. The 25 mg/100 mg tablet is supplied as an oval, biconvex, compressed tablet debossed “461” on one side and plain on other side that is buff colored with mottled appearance. Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablet is a polymeric-based drug delivery system that controls the release of carbidopa and levodopa as it slowly erodes. Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablet 25 mg/100 mg is available to facilitate titration when 100 mg steps are required. carbidopa-structure levodopa-structure

Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets USP are for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.3. It is designated chemically as (—)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its empirical formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa, which has a molecular weight of 226.3. Levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. It is designated chemically as (—)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its empirical formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 and its structural formula is: Each extended-release tablet, for oral administration, contains either 50 mg of carbidopa USP and 200 mg of levodopa USP, or 25 mg of carbidopa USP and 100 mg of levodopa USP. Inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hypromellose, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, ferric oxide red and ferric oxide yellow. The 50 mg/200 mg tablet is supplied as an oval, scored, biconvex, compressed tablet that is peach to light peach colored. The 25 mg/100 mg tablet is supplied as an oval, biconvex, compressed tablet that is peach to light peach colored. Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets USP are designed in a drug delivery system that controls the release of carbidopa and levodopa as it slowly erodes. The 25 mg/100 mg carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets USP is available to facilitate titration and as an alternative to the half-tablet of 50 mg/200 mg carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets USP. Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets USP meet USP Dissolution Test 5. Carbidopa Chemical Structure Levodopa Chemical Structure

Carbidopa and Levodopa tablet, USP is a combination of carbidopa and levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, USP an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.24. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 ∙H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.23. Levodopa, USP an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.19. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its molecular formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 , and its structural formula is: Carbidopa and Levodopa is supplied as tablets in three strengths: Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP 10 mg/100 mg, containing 10 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/100 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 100 mg of levodopa. Carbidopa and Levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/250 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa and 250 mg of levodopa. Inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl cellulose, pregelatinized starch, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg also contain FD&C Blue #2. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/100 mg also contain D&C Yellow #10. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure

Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets, USP are extended-release combination of carbidopa and levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.3. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 ·H 2 O and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa, which has a molecular weight of 226.3. Levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its molecular formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 and its structural formula is: Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablets, USP are supplied as extended-release tablets containing either 50 mg of carbidopa USP and 200 mg of levodopa USP, or 25 mg of carbidopa USP and 100 mg of levodopa USP. Inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, hypromellose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, red ferric oxide and D&C Yellow 10 Aluminum lake. The 50 mg/200 mg tablet is supplied as an oval, scored, biconvex, compressed tablet debossed “457” on one side and scored on other side that is buff colored with mottled appearance. The 25 mg/100 mg tablet is supplied as an oval, biconvex, compressed tablet debossed “461” on one side and plain on other side that is buff colored with mottled appearance. Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablet is a polymeric-based drug delivery system that controls the release of carbidopa and levodopa as it slowly erodes. Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release tablet 25 mg/100 mg is available to facilitate titration when 100 mg steps are required. Meets USP dissolution test 6. carbidopa-structure levodopa-structure

Carbidopa and levodopa extended-release capsule is a combination of carbidopa, an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, and levodopa, an aromatic amino acid, in extended-release capsules for oral use. Carbidopa is a white to creamy white powder, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.2. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-hydrazino-3, 4-dihydroxy-α-methylhydrocinnamic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 • H 2 O and its structural formula is: Capsule content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa, which has a molecular weight of 226.2. Levodopa is a white to off-white, crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.2. It is designated chemically as (−)-3-(3, 4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine. Its molecular formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 and its structural formula is: Each extended-release capsule contains 23.75 mg carbidopa, USP and 95 mg levodopa USP, 36.25 mg carbidopa, USP and 145 mg levodopa USP, 48.75 mg carbidopa, USP and 195 mg levodopa USP, or 61.25 mg carbidopa, USP and 245 mg levodopa USP. The inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, mannitol, tartaric acid, ethyl cellulose, hypromellose, sodium starch glycolate, sodium lauryl sulfate, povidone, talc, methacrylic acid copolymers, triethyl citrate, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate. All capsule shells contain gelatin and titanium dioxide. In addition, all blue capsule shells contain FD&C Blue #2 and yellow iron oxide. All yellow capsule shells contain yellow iron oxide. All capsules imprinted with blue pharmaceutical ink contain FD&C Blue #2, butyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, shellac and strong ammonia solution. Image Image

Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP are a combination product for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, USP an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.24. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.23. Levodopa, USP an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.19. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its molecular formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 , and its structural formula is: Carbidopa and Levodopa Tablets, USP for oral administration, are supplied in three strengths: 10 mg/100 mg, containing 10 mg of carbidopa, USP and 100 mg of levodopa, USP. 25 mg/100 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa, USP and 100 mg of levodopa, USP. 25 mg/250 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa, USP and 250 mg of levodopa, USP. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: corn starch, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch (maize). In addition, the 25 mg/100 mg strength contain D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake and FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake (sunset yellow lake). The 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg strengths contain FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake. 67944b5f-figure-01 67944b5f-figure-02

Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP are a combination product for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, USP an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.24. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.23. Levodopa, USP an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.19. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its molecular formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 , and its structural formula is: Carbidopa and Levodopa Tablets, USP for oral administration, are supplied in three strengths: 10 mg/100 mg, containing 10 mg of carbidopa, USP and 100 mg of levodopa, USP. 25 mg/100 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa, USP and 100 mg of levodopa, USP. 25 mg/250 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa, USP and 250 mg of levodopa, USP. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: corn starch, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch (maize). In addition, the 25 mg/100 mg strength contain D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake and FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake (sunset yellow lake). The 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg strengths contain FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake. 67944b5f-figure-01 67944b5f-figure-02

Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP are a combination of carbidopa and levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, USP an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white to creamy-white powder, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.24. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-hydrazino-3, 4-dihydroxy-α-methylhydrocinnamic acid monohydrate. Its empirical formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.24. Levodopa, USP an aromatic amino acid, is a white to off-white, crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.19. It is designated chemically as (2S)-2-Amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl) propanoic acid. Its empirical formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 , and its structural formula is: Carbidopa and levodopa is supplied as tablets in three strengths: Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 10 mg/100 mg containing 10 mg of carbidopa USP and 100 mg of levodopa USP. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/100 mg containing 25 mg of carbidopa USP and 100 mg of levodopa USP. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/250 mg containing 25 mg of carbidopa USP and 250 mg of levodopa USP. Inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch (maize), crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose and magnesium stearate. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg also contain FD&C Blue No.2. Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP 25 mg/100 mg also contain D&C Yellow No.10. FDA approved dissolution test specifications differ from USP. Carbidopa Structure Levodopa Structure

Carbidopa and levodopa tablets, USP are a combination product for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and syndrome. Carbidopa, USP an inhibitor of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 244.24. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-hydrazino-α-methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C 10 H 14 N 2 O 4 •H 2 O, and its structural formula is: Tablet content is expressed in terms of anhydrous carbidopa which has a molecular weight of 226.23. Levodopa, USP an aromatic amino acid, is a white, crystalline compound, slightly soluble in water, with a molecular weight of 197.19. It is designated chemically as (-)-L-α-amino-β-(3,4-dihydroxybenzene) propanoic acid. Its molecular formula is C 9 H 11 NO 4 , and its structural formula is: Carbidopa and Levodopa Tablets, USP for oral administration, are supplied in three strengths: 10 mg/100 mg, containing 10 mg of carbidopa, USP and 100 mg of levodopa, USP. 25 mg/100 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa, USP and 100 mg of levodopa, USP. 25 mg/250 mg, containing 25 mg of carbidopa, USP and 250 mg of levodopa, USP. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: corn starch, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch (maize). In addition, the 25 mg/100 mg strength contain D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake and FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake (sunset yellow lake). The 10 mg/100 mg and 25 mg/250 mg strengths contain FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake. 67944b5f-figure-01 67944b5f-figure-02