Parlodel

Parlodel® Leaflet bromocriptine mesilate What is in this leaflet This leaflet answers some common questions about Parlodel. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. The information in this leaflet was last updated on the date listed on the final page. More recent information on the medicine may be available. You should ensure that you speak to your pharmacist or doctor to obtain the most up to date information on the medicine. Those updates may contain important information about the medicine and its use of which you should be aware. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking Parlodel against the benefits they expect it will provide. If you have any concerns about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Keep this leaflet with the medicine. You may need to read it again. What Parlodel is used for Parlodel has several uses. It can be used for the following medical conditions: 1. Prevention/suppression of breast milk production (lactation) in women who cannot/do not breast-feed for medical reasons. If breast milk production has already begun, your doctor can advise you about other methods of stopping lactation. 2. Treatment of people who have high blood levels of a hormone called prolactin. This condition is sometimes caused by a type of tumour called a prolactinoma. 3. Treatment of acromegaly, a disease in which the body produces too much growth hormone. Parlodel treats this disease by reducing the level of growth hormone in the blood. 4. To relieve symptoms, such as shaking of the limbs, stiffness and slowness of movement, in people with Parkinson's disease. Parlodel is often used in combination with other medicines such as levodopa. Parlodel contains the active ingredient, bromocriptine. It belongs to a group of medicines known as the ergot alkaloids, derived from a type of fungus. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason. This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription. It is not addictive. Parlodel may be used with caution in older people. There is not enough information to recommend this medicine for children. Before you take Parlodel When you must not take it Do not take Parlodel if you have an allergy to: • bromocriptine (the active ingredient) or any of the other ingredients of Parlodel listed at the end of this leaflet • any other medicines containing ergot alkaloids. Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include shortness of breath, wheezing. How to take Parlodel All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on: your age the condition being treated the severity of your condition other medical conditions you have how you react to the first dose Dosage for hyperprolactinemia-associated disorders Generic: Bromocriptine Form: oral tablet Strength: 2.5 mg Brand: Parlodel Form: oral tablet Strength: 2.5 mg Adult dosage (ages 16 years and older) Typical starting dosage: One-half to 1 tablet (1.25–2.5 mg) once per day. Increasing dosage: Your doctor may increase your dosage by 1 tablet every 2 to 7 days until your condition is controlled. Typical daily dosage: 2.5–15 mg once per day (in 2.5 or 5 mg tablets). Child dosage (ages 11–15 years) Prolactin-secreting pituitary tumor is the only condition that bromocriptine has been studied to treat in children younger than 16 years. Clinical trials in adults support the use of bromocriptine in children ages 11–15 years to treat this condition. Typical starting dosage: One-half to 1 tablet (1.25–2.5 mg) once per day. Increasing dosage: Your doctor may increase your child’s dosage as needed. Typical daily dosage: 2.5–10 mg once per day. Child dosage (ages 0–10 years) It hasn’t been confirmed that bromocriptine is safe and effective for people younger than 11 years in the treatment of hyperprolactinemia-associated disorders. Dosage for acromegaly Generic: Bromocriptine Form: oral tablet Strength: 2.5 mg Brand: Parlodel Form: oral tablet Strength: 2.5 mg Adult dosage (ages 16 years and older) Typical starting dosage: One-half to 1 tablet (1.25–2.5 mg) once per day at bedtime for the first three days. Increasing dosage: Your doctor may increase your dosage as needed every 3 to 7 days. Typical daily dosage: 20–30 mg once per day. Maximum daily dosage: 100 mg once per day. Child dosage (ages 0–15 years) It hasn’t been confirmed that bromocriptine is safe and effective for people younger than 16 years in the treatment of acromegaly. Dosage for Parkinson’s disease Generic: Bromocriptine Form: oral tablet Strength: 2.5 mg Brand: Parlodel Form: oral tablet Strength: 2.5 mg Adult dosage (ages 16 years and older) Typical starting dosage: One-half tablet (1.25 mg) twice daily with meals. Increasing dosage: Your doctor may increase your dosage by 1 tablet every 14 to 28 days as needed. Maximum daily dosage: 100 mg once per day. Child dosage (ages 0–15 years) It hasn’t been established that bromocriptine is safe or effective for people younger than 16 years in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Dosage for type 2 diabetes Brand: Cycloset Form: oral tablet Strength: 0.8 mg Adult dosage (ages 16 years and older) Typical starting dosage: One 0.8-mg tablet taken once daily, with food, within 2 hours of waking in the morning. Increasing dosage: Your doctor may increase your dosage by 1 tablet once per week until you reach the appropriate dosage for you. Typical maintenance dosage: 1.6–4.8 mg taken once daily, with food, within 2 hours of waking in the morning. Maximum daily dosage: 6 tablets (4.8 mg) taken once daily, with food, within 2 hours of waking in the morning.