Carbidopa, Levodopa and Entacapone Tablets and OptiFlex Complete

• Generic Name: carbidopa / entacapone / levodopa
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Stalevo 100, Stalevo 125, Stalevo 150, Stalevo 200, Stalevo 50, Stalevo 75, Stalevo

Carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa (Stalevo) is a combination medicine used to treat Parkinson symptoms such as muscle stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control.

Stalevo may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: chondroitin / glucosamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Artificial Tears, Celluvisc, Clear Eyes CLR, GenTeal, Hypotears, Isopto Tears, Lacri-Lube SOP, Liquitears, Moisture Drops, Oasis Tears, Opti-Free Rewetting Drops, Optive, Refresh, Soothe, Systane, TheraTears, Ultra Fresh, Visine Tears, Chondroitin-Glucosamine, Schiff Move Free Caplets, Osteo Bi-Flex Double Strength, Osteo Bi-Flex Triple Strength, Osteo Bi-Flex Edge Joint & Energy, OptiFlex Sport

Chondroitin is a naturally occurring substance formed of sugar chains. Chondroitin is believed to help the body maintain fluid and flexibility in the joints.

Glucosamine is sugar protein that helps your body build cartilage (the hard connective tissue located mainly on the bones near your joints). Glucosamine is a naturally occurring substance found in bones, bone marrow, shellfish and fungus.

OptiFlex Complete is a combination product that has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating osteoarthritis pain.

Other uses not proven with research have included treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, cataracts, glaucoma, bladder problems, heart disease, high cholesterol, or TMJ (temporomandibular joint disease).

It is not certain whether OptiFlex Complete is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. This medicine should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

OptiFlex Complete is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

OptiFlex Complete may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.