Sinemet CR

See also: Generic Sinemet

Sinemet CR is a brand name of carbidopa/levodopa, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

SINEMET CR (carbidopa; levodopa - tablet, extended release; oral)

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  Manufacturer: MERCK SHARP DOHME
  
  Approval date: May 30, 1991
  
  Strength(s): 50MG;200MG ^[RLD][AB]


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  Manufacturer: MERCK SHARP DOHME
  
  Approval date: December 24, 1992
  
  Strength(s): 25MG;100MG ^[AB]

Has a generic version of Sinemet CR been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Sinemet CR:

CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPA (carbidopa; levodopa tablet, extended release; oral)

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  Manufacturer: APOTEX
  
  Approval date: June 16, 2004
  
  Strength(s): 25MG;100MG ^[AB], 50MG;200MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: IMPAX LABS
  
  Approval date: May 14, 2004
  
  Strength(s): 25MG;100MG ^[AB], 50MG;200MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MYLAN
  
  Approval date: September 30, 1999
  
  Strength(s): 50MG;200MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: MYLAN
  
  Approval date: April 21, 2000
  
  Strength(s): 25MG;100MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: SUN PHARM INDS
  
  Approval date: August 23, 2007
  
  Strength(s): 25MG;100MG ^[AB], 50MG;200MG ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Sinemet CR. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Sinemet CR.

See also...

• Sinemet CR Sustained-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Sinemet CR Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Carbidopa/Levodopa Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Carbidopa/Levodopa Orally Disintegrating Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Carbidopa/Levodopa Sustained-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Carbidopa and levodopa Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Levodopa/Carbidopa AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Lodosyn AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)