BROMO-KIN INHIBITION of LACTATION Bromocriptine tablet to 2.5 mg. Action
Bromocriptine is a member of the family of the dopaminergic (dopamine-containing substances). Dopamine is a substance that is secreted normally by some cells, specifically the cells of the nervous system. It has the ability to brake the secretion of prolactin (hormone responsible for the secretion of milk among others).
Bromocriptine to stop milk secretion after childbirth or the cessation of breastfeeding.
Prolactin is a proteinaceous hormone, produced by the pituitary and more particularly its anterior lobe (pituitary gland “conductor” is of the body: it regulates other hormones of the body).

Dosage
1/2 tablet on the first day, a tablet on the second day, then a Tablet morning and night for 14 days.
In the case of appearance of a secretion milky way discrete two to three days after discontinuation of treatment, it is possible to return it for a week.

Contraindications
• Allergy to bromocriptine
• Allergy rye ergot derivatives
• Important hypertension during pregnancy
• Coronary insufficiency

Precautions
• Patients with severe mental impairment and those with cardiovascular disease should be particularly monitored
• Regular monitoring of blood pressure

Drug interactions
The association with some Neuroleptics is contraindicated

Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding must be stopped at the beginning of the treatment.

Note
Bromocriptine is likely to restore fertility in sterile women (prolactin excess). This means that if a pregnancy is not desired, contraception is useful. However, the pill can be used because it is contraindicated in the case of excess prolactin.