Parkinson's disease
Adult: As an adjunct to levodopa therapy: As HCl: Initially, 125 mcg tid on the 1st wk, increased to 250 mcg tid on the 2nd wk and 500 mcg tid on the 3rd wk according to response. Daily dose may be increased by 750 mcg at wkly intervals. Max: 4.5 mg/day.
Elderly: No dosage adjustment needed.
Elderly: No dosage adjustment needed.
Oral
Restless leg syndrome
Adult: As HCl: 125 mcg once daily 2-3 hr before bedtime. May increase, if necessary by 250 mcg every 4-7 days. Max: 750 mcg/day.
Elderly: No dosage adjustment needed.
Elderly: No dosage adjustment needed.