Benserazide (MADOPAR HBS 125 levodopa 100 mg and benserazide 25 mg capsule bottle)
What to know about Benserazide — also sold as MADOPAR HBS 125 levodopa 100 mg and benserazide 25 mg capsule bottle, MADOPAR 250 levodopa 200 mg and benserazide 50 mg tablet bottle, MADOPAR RAPID 62.5 levodopa 50 mg and benserazide 12.5 mg dispersible tablet bottle: uses, side effects, interactions, and safety considerations for people taking it or caring for someone who is.
Benserazide (brand names: MADOPAR HBS 125 levodopa 100 mg and benserazide 25 mg capsule bottle, MADOPAR 250 levodopa 200 mg and benserazide 50 mg tablet bottle, MADOPAR RAPID 62.5 levodopa 50 mg and benserazide 12.5 mg dispersible tablet bottle) is classified as Low risk (1 risk points) by AllMeds. It is a S4 medication under the TGA in Australia. Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor used with levodopa for Parkinson's disease, minimal workplace risk.
Key Takeaways
- TGA Schedule: S4 in Australia
- Risk level: Low (1 points)
Scheduling and Classification
| Jurisdiction | Classification | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (TGA) | S4 | Not PBS listed |
Risk Profile
Aromatic amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor used with levodopa for Parkinson's disease, minimal workplace risk.
How Benserazide is regulated
Benserazide is overseen by medicines regulators in each country. The rules below explain how it's scheduled, what oversight applies, and what to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, changing, or stopping this medication.
Australia TGA / PBS / State Schemes
Classified as S4 under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
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