To reduce tumour size, particularly in those at risk of optic nerve compression.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
Oral
2 - 20 mg
From 0.5 To 5 mg 4 time(s) per day every day
Paediatric population 7 years and older: 1 mg 2 or 3 times daily, gradually increasing to several tablets daily as required to keep plasma prolactin adequately suppressed. Maximum daily dose recommended in children aged 7 to 12 years is 5 mg. Maximum daily dose recommended in adolescent patients (13-17 years) is 20 mg.
Bromocriptine should always be taken with food.