On Sept. 23, 2024, Amneal Pharmaceuticals announced that it had launched CREXONT^® (carbidopa and levodopa) extended-release capsules for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. CREXONT^® is a novel, oral formulation of carbidopa/levodopa (CD/LD) that combines both immediate-release granules and extended-release pellets. CREXONT is now broadly available at U.S. pharmacies.

CREXONT is an innovative formulation consisting of immediate-release granules with carbidopa and levodopa for rapid onset of action, and extended-release pellets with levodopa for long-lasting efficacy. CREXONT formulation and dosage strengths are different from RYTARY^® (carbidopa and levodopa) extended-release capsules approved by the U.S. FDA in 2015.

CREXONT (carbidopa and levodopa) extended-release capsules is a prescription medication for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s disease caused by infection or inflammation of the brain, or Parkinson’s disease-like symptoms that may result from carbon monoxide or manganese poisoning in adults.