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Medicines carbidopa + levodopaQuestion & answer

carbidopa + levodopa · Medicine question

How should Sinemet 12.5 mg/50 mg tablets be stored?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Store Sinemet 12.5 mg/50 mg tablets at no more than 25°C in the original package to protect them from light and moisture.

Sources for this answer

Sinemet 12.5mg/50mg, 10mg/100mg, 25mg/100mg and 25mg/250mg TabletsOrganon Pharma (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §6.4 Special precautions for storage · Version 24Document updated 26 October 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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