dosage
Last reviewed 01/2018
Preparations are named Sinemet a/b where 'a' is the dose in milligrams of carbidopa and 'b' the dose in milligrams of levodopa.
The initial dose is 100-125 mg levodopa 3-4 times daily
Maintenance usually 0.75-1.5 g total daily
The dose may need to be increased if a slow release preparation (Sinumet CR) is introduced.