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Comtan® is a prescription medicine for the treatment of symptoms of
Parkinson’s Disease in people already taking a medicine called levodopa.
The tablet contains 200mg of entacapone. Check with your doctor if
Comtan is right for you. Comtan is funded under special criteria and
doctor’s charges will apply. Do not take Comtan if you are pregnant,
breastfeeding, have liver disease, a tumour on the adrenal gland (phaeochrom-ocytoma), severe muscle weakness or a serious condition called neuroleptic
malignant syndrome. Tell your doctor if you have severe kidney disease
or are on dialysis or you are on certain medicines for depression like
MAO inhibitors, warfarin or iron. Common side effects are nausea or
vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, pain in the stomach, dry mouth,
dizziness, vertigo, shakiness, headache, increased sweating, difficulty
sleeping, unusual dreams, feeling depressed, reddish-brown urine. Rarely
sudden onset sleepiness. If symptoms persist or you have side effects
see your doctor. Always read the label and use strictly as directed.
Comtan is the registered trademark of Novartis AG. Novartis New Zealand
Limited, Auckland.
For further information check the
Consumer Medicine Information [CMI]
The contents and
information given in this website are not intended to replace the
consultation and advice on your individual situation from your own
doctor.
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Comtan®
is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in people
who are already taking a medicine called levodopa. 
