Medicine by its Russian trade name
Sinemet (Наком) and alternatives in France
In France levodopa + carbidopa is sold as Sinemet. It has the same active ingredient as Наком; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Levodopa with carbidopa for Parkinson’s disease; sold as Sinemet in France. Prescription only.
- Packages in the catalog
- 4 packages
- Forms
- Tablet, Scored tablet, Extended-release tablet
- Dispensing in France
- Prescription only
- Supply in France
- No shortages reported by ANSM
Forms and strengths in France
According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.
Alternatives to Sinemet: medicines with the same active ingredients
Medicines registered in France with the same active ingredients (levodopa + carbidopa), according to the official BDPM catalog. Strengths, forms and excipients may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Active ingredient
Why Наком may be missing from Russian pharmacies
A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.
Prescription
In France Sinemet is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.
How to get a consultation about Sinemet
- 1. Find a medicine
Search by name, active ingredient or code. Information comes from BDPM, the official French medicines database.
- 2. Build a list
Add the medicines you have questions about to your consultation list and set the quantities.
- 3. Send a request
Choose how to reach you: email, Telegram, WhatsApp or phone. No account needed.
- 4. Get a manager’s reply
A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
Questions and answers
Where can I find Наком if Russian pharmacies have none?
In France Sinemet is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 4 packages. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.
How much does Sinemet cost in France?
Reference guide: ≈ €9 – €18 per package depending on form and strength. This is BDPM reference data excluding delivery, not an offer to sell; a manager confirms the final terms.
What alternatives to Sinemet exist in France?
BDPM lists medicines with the same active ingredients (levodopa + carbidopa): Sinemet, Duodopa, Levodopa Carbidopa Teva and others. Strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
Is a prescription needed for Sinemet?
Yes, in France Sinemet is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.
Is Sinemet the same as Наком?
Sinemet is a French medicine with the same active ingredient (levodopa + carbidopa). Excipients, strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.
This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 2 November 2026.