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Medicines carbidopa monohydrateQuestion & answer

carbidopa monohydrate · Medicine question

Is Co-Careldopa recommended during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Co-Careldopa is not recommended during pregnancy unless the benefits for the mother outweigh the possible risk to the fetus.

Sources for this answer

Co-Careldopa 12.5mg/50 mgStrides Pharma UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 1Document updated 20 May 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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