Female infertility 1.25 mg for 1st few days then increase to 2.5 mg bid to tid. Male infertility 5-10 mg/day. Galactorrhea &/or amenorrhea 1.25-2.5 mg once daily for 2-3 days then increase to 2.5 mg bid. Prevention & suppression of lactation 2.5 mg daily for 2-3 days then increase to 2.5 mg bid for 14 days.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Special Precautions
Hyperprolactinemia (possible pituitary tumour); peptic ulcer or Gl bleeding; CV & liver disease, history of psychotic disorders; affects ability to drive or operate machinery; mastalgia & nodular cystic breast alterations (exclude malignancy). Pregnancy, lactation.
Phenothiazines, butyrophenones, thioxanthenes & metoclopramide may reduce the prolactin-lowering effect of bromocriptine. Erythromycin may increase bromocriptine plasma conc. Tolerance may be reduced by alcohol.
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