Brand name: Kripton
Kripton is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) bromocriptine. On this page you will find out more about Kripton, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: bromocriptine
Pack size information
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Information for medicine and pack size:
Kripton 2.5 mg uncoated tablet, 30
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
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What this medicine is for
1. Prevention of onset of lactation in the puerperium for clearly defined medical reasons. Therapy should be continued for 14 days to prevent rebound lactation. Kripton should not be used to suppress established lactation. 2.Treatment of hyperprolactinaemia where surgery and/or radiotherapy are not indicated or have already been used with incomplete resolution. Precautions should be taken to ensure that the hyperprolactinaemia is not due to severe primary hypothyroidism. Where the cause of hyperprolactinaemia is a prolactin secreting microadenoma or macroadenoma, bromocriptine is indicated for conservative treatment; prior to surgery in order to reduce tumour size and to facilitate removal; after surgery if prolactin level is still elevated. 3. Adjunctive therapy in the management of acromegaly when: (i) the patient refuses surgery and/or radiotherapy; (ii) surgery and/or radiotherapy has been unsuccessful or full effects are not expected for some months; (iii) a manifestation of the acromegaly needs to be brought under control pending surgery and/or radiotherapy. 4. Idiopathic or post-encephalitic Parkinson's disease. It should be noted that data are not yet sufficient to evaluate the role of bromocriptine in treating early Parkinsonism.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | A white, circular, flat scored tablet with the inscriptions 'BE' and '2.5' above and below the scoreline, respectively on one side and the alpha symbol on the other side. |
| Dosage Form | Tablet, uncoated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
30: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
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There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Protect from Light |
| Life time | 2 Years |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
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