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CREXONT (NDA-217186)

(CARBIDOPA; LEVODOPA)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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03/19/2026 (SUPPL-11)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

5 Warnings and Precautions

5.7 Vitamin B6 Deficiency and Seizures

Newly added subsection:

Treatment with carbidopa-levodopa, including CREXONT, maycontribute to reduced vitamin B6 levels. Higher doses of carbidopa/levodopa may increase the risk of vitamin B6 deficiency. Seizures associated with vitamin B6 deficiency have been reported in the postmarketing setting in patients taking carbidopa/levodopa. In these reported cases, seizures were refractory to traditional anti-seizure medications and only resolved after vitamin B6 administration. . Other symptoms of vitamin B6 deficiency may occur, including depression, confusion, cheilosis, glossitis, dermatitis, anemia, and/or neuropathy.

Evaluate vitamin B6 levels prior to initiation of CREXONT and periodically while on treatment or if symptoms associated with vitamin B6 deficiency are identified. Supplement with vitamin B6 as necessary.

6 Adverse Reactions

Addition of the following to the bulleted line listing:

  • Vitamin B6 Deficiency and Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7]

17 PCI/PI/MG (Patient Counseling Information/Patient Information/Medication Guide)

PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

Vitamin B6 Deficiency and Seizures

Inform patients that vitamin B6 deficiency may develop during treatment with carbidopa/levodopa therapies, including CREXONT. Tell patients to inform their healthcare provider if they develop symptoms such as depression, confusion, cheilosis, glossitis, dermatitis, anemia, neuropathy, and/or seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)].