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Medicines carbidopa + entacapone + levodopaQuestion & answer

carbidopa + entacapone + levodopa · Medicine question

Can the tablets be split or crushed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

The tablets are unscored and should be swallowed whole. Ask a specialist or pharmacist if swallowing is difficult.

Sources for this answer

Stalevo Film-Coated Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5
NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceNHS Specialist Pharmacy Service · NHS medicine guidance

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