Medicine Overview

Indication

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Adult Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Prevent milk production (lactation)
Age: Adult
Dose: Oral Tablet – 1 mg (two 0.5 mg tablets)
Frequency: single dose
Duration: 1st day postpartum
Indication: Suppression of lactation
Age: Adult
Dose: Oral Tablet – 250 mcg (one half of 0.5 mg tablet)
Frequency: every 12 hours
Duration: 2 days

Child Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: Child
Condition: No approved pediatric dosage available
Dose: Not applicable – Not applicable
Note: No approved pediatric dosage available
Administration
  • Take with food
  • Take at bedtime to minimize dizziness
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
Antihypertensive (Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Benazepril, Fosinopril, Quinapril, Perindopril, Losartan, Valsartan, Candesartan, Irbesartan, Telmisartan, Olmesartan, Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol, Carvedilol, Bisoprolol, Nadolol, Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil, Nifedipine, Nicardipine, Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Furosemide, Bumetanide, Torsemide, Spironolactone, Amiloride, Triamterene, Prazosin, Doxazosin, Terazosin, Clonidine, Methyldopa, Hydralazine, Minoxidil)
Increased risk of orthostatic hypotension
Dopamine
May increase vasoconstriction effect

Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Uncontrolled Hypertension
Can worsen blood pressure

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store below 25° C. Keep away from light, moisture & out of reach of children.

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