TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
Important: Therapy notes
Patient information leaflet: Treatment of Prolactinoma
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Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Tablets 500 micrograms
Dosage:
For the treatment of hyperprolactinaemia following investigation, initially 250 micrograms twice weekly taken with food before retiring to bed, increasing to a maintenance dose of 500 micrograms twice weekly after 2 to 3 weeks; refer to BNF for cautions.
For use in suppression of lactation see Obstetrics.