The risk of an ear piercing becoming infected is highest during warm weather and shortly after the piercing has taken place. The risk of infection can be reduced by stringent after-care of a new piercing, including daily cleaning and applying saline to the pierced area.
Back to Top. Carbidopa/levodopa is a prescription medication used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It is also used to treat Parkinson's-like symptoms that may develop after encephalitis (swelling of the brain) or injury to the nervous system caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese poisoning.
However, the dose is usually not more than 200 mg per day. For patients taking carbidopa and levodopa already: 25 milligrams (mg) of LodosynÂ® per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 200 mg per day. ChildrenâUse and dose must be determined by your doctor.