Parlodel
Parlodel®
SnapTabs®
(bromocriptine mesylate) Tablets, USP
(bromocriptine mesylate) Capsules, USP
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Parlodel® (bromocriptine mesylate) is an ergot derivative with potent dopamine receptor agonist activity. Each Parlodel® (bromocriptine mesylate) SnapTabs® tablet for oral administration contains 2½ mg and each capsule contains 5 mg bromocriptine (as the mesylate). Bromocriptine mesylate is chemically designated as Ergotaman-3′,6′,18-trione, 2-bromo-12′-hydroxy-2′- (1-methylethyl)-5′-(2-methylpropyl)-, (5′α)-monomethanesulfonate (salt).
The structural formula is:
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2½ mg SnapTabs®
Active Ingredient: bromocriptine mesylate, USP
Inactive Ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, lactose, magnesium stearate, povidone, starch, and another ingredient
5 mg Capsules
Active Ingredient: bromocriptine mesylate, USP
Inactive Ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, lactose, magnesium stearate, red iron oxide, silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, starch, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide, and another ingredient
Generic Name: Bromocriptine Mesylate
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