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entacapone · Medicine question

Why is entacapone prescribed with levodopa?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

It slows levodopa breakdown and prolongs its effect, helping reduce end-of-dose wearing off.

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Entacapone Mylan 200 mg film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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