Gigantism

Active Ingredient: Bromocriptine

Indication for Bromocriptine

Population group: only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old)

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

1-20 mg in 1-4 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

1 - 20 mg

Dosage regimen

From 0.25 To 5 mg 4 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

Paediatric population 7 years and older: The starting dose should be titrated in response to Growth Hormone levels. Maximum daily dose recommended in children ages 7 to 12 years is 10 mg. Maximum daily dose recommended in adolescent patients (13-17 years) is 20 mg.

Dosage considerations

Bromocriptine should always be taken with food.

Active ingredient

Bromocriptine

Bromocriptine is an inhibitor of prolactin secretion and a stimulator of dopamine receptors. The areas of application of bromocriptine are divided into endocrinological and neurological indications.

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