Adcopas 200mg Tablet

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Adcopas 200mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It helps to treat wearing-off symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control.

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 21 Jul 2026 | 01:05 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Entacapone (200mg)

Marketer

Eris Lifesciences Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Adcopas 200mg Tablet is usually used in combination with carbidopa/levodopa. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at bedtime. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, movement disorder, urine discoloration, and diarrhea. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is common to have diarrhea with this medicine, so drink plenty of fluids and watch for weight loss. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood, an abnormally high sex drive, and hallucinations. It may cause your urine to change in a brownish-orange color but it is not harmful and usually resolves once treatment is completed. Please consult your doctor if these side effects worry you or do not go away.

If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your condition. Your doctor may advise for periodic skin examination as it can cause melanoma.

Uses of Adcopas Tablet

Parkinson's disease

Benefits of Adcopas Tablet

Parkinson's disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement, often causing tremors, stiffness, and slowed body motions. Adcopas 200mg Tablet is used alongside other treatments to help manage the symptoms by improving the levels and effects of dopamine in the brain. This leads to more consistent control of movement, reducing "off" episodes when symptoms worsen, and enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Side effects of Adcopas Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Adcopas

Nausea
Vomiting
Fatigue
Confusion
Constipation
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nightmares
Hallucination
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Muscle coordination impaired
Abdominal pain
Dryness in mouth
Yellow discoloration of urine

How to use Adcopas Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Adcopas 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Adcopas Tablet works

Adcopas 200mg Tablet is a selective reversible inhibitor that is given in combination with levodopa. It works by inhibiting a chemical messenger [catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT)] which in turn helps in increasing the amount of dopamine (chemical messenger) in the brain. Thus, an adequate amount of dopamine in the brain helps to coordinate body movements.

All substitutes for Adcopas 200mg Tablet

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Entacom Tablet

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Adcopas 200mg Tablet to enhance the effectiveness of levodopa for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
It can make you very sleepy. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Inform your doctor if you develop impulsive, unusual behavior and/or an abnormally high sex drive.
Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.
It is common to have diarrhea with this drug. Therefore, drink plenty of fluids and watch for weight loss.
Do not get worried if you notice a reddish-brown discoloration in your urine as it is harmless in nature.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adcopas 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Adcopas 200mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Adcopas 200mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Adcopas 200mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Adcopas 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

UNSAFE

Adcopas 200mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Adcopas with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Adrenaline (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor the effects of Adrenaline when taken concurrently with Entacapone.

Moderate

Dobutamine (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Dopamine (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Norepinephrine (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Levodopa (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Entacapone may raise blood levels of Levodopa.

Frequently asked questions

Can Adcopas 200mg Tablet be crushed or split? If not, then how it should be taken?

No, Adcopas 200mg Tablet should not be crushed or split. Take it as a whole with a full glass of water at the same time as you take a dose of levodopa

Does Adcopas 200mg Tablet have any effect on urine color?

Yes, Adcopas 200mg Tablet may cause your urine to change to a brownish-orange color. This effect is common and is not harmful.

Will Adcopas 200mg Tablet make me sleepy?

The combined use of Adcopas 200mg Tablet and levodopa has been associated with cases of excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep onset episodes. If you experience these symptoms, then you should neither drive nor operate other complex machinery. Consult your doctor if it becomes troublesome.

What is meant by impulse control disorder caused by Adcopas 200mg Tablet?

In impulse control disorders, you may get urges or cravings to behave in ways that are unusual for you. In such disorders, you cannot resist the impulse, drive or temptation to carry out certain activities that could harm yourself or others. Additionally, it may include addictive gambling, excessive eating or spending, an abnormally high sex drive or a preoccupation with an increase in sexual thoughts or feelings. In such a case, your doctor may suggest dose reduction or discontinuation of dose.

What if I accidentally take more than the recommended doses of Adcopas 200mg Tablet?

In case you take more than the recommended doses of Adcopas 200mg Tablet, you may experience confusion, decreased activity, sleepiness, decreased muscle tone, skin discoloration, and urticaria. If any such symptoms occur, you should seek immediate medical attention in a nearby hospital or contact your doctor.

Does Adcopas 200mg Tablet cross the blood-brain barrier?

No, Adcopas 200mg Tablet does not cross the blood-brain barrier. It is useful in prolonging the duration of the benefit obtained from individual doses of levodopa.

Does Adcopas 200mg Tablet affect fertility?

No, Adcopas 200mg Tablet does not affect fertility. However, it should be avoided by pregnant and lactating women because there is no sufficient data to support the safety of this patient group.

Is Adcopas 200mg Tablet a dopamine agonist?

No, it is not a dopamine agonist. Adcopas 200mg Tablet is a selective and reversible inhibitor of COMT (catechol-O-methyltransferase) which works by increasing and maintaining sustained levels of levodopa when levodopa is given along with it.

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Chemical Class

Hydroxycinnamic acid derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT) Inhibitors

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Name: Eris Lifesciences Ltd
Address: 8th Floor, Commerce House IV, Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India \ 7th Floor, Commerce House-4, Prahlad Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380015

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Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Adcopas Tablet

Benefits of Adcopas Tablet

Side effects of Adcopas Tablet

How to use Adcopas Tablet

How Adcopas Tablet works

All substitutes for Adcopas 200mg Tablet

Entacom Tablet

Adcapone Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Adrenaline (Injection Route)

Dobutamine (Injection Route)

Dopamine (Injection Route)

Norepinephrine (Injection Route)

Levodopa (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can Adcopas 200mg Tablet be crushed or split? If not, then how it should be taken?

Does Adcopas 200mg Tablet have any effect on urine color?

Will Adcopas 200mg Tablet make me sleepy?

What is meant by impulse control disorder caused by Adcopas 200mg Tablet?

What if I accidentally take more than the recommended doses of Adcopas 200mg Tablet?

Does Adcopas 200mg Tablet cross the blood-brain barrier?

Does Adcopas 200mg Tablet affect fertility?

Is Adcopas 200mg Tablet a dopamine agonist?

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