Brom 1.25 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Brom Information

Brom, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Female Infertility, Diabetes Type 2, Prolactinoma. The alternative uses of Brom have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Brom depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Brom can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Brom go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Brom's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Brom's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) must refrain from the use of Brom since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Brom contraindications section.

Besides this, Brom may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Brom is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Brom Benefits & Uses
Brom Dosage & How to Take
Brom Side Effects
Brom Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Brom with Other Drugs
Brom Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Brom
Brom Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Brom Benefits & Uses

Brom is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Female Infertility
Diabetes Type 2
Prolactinoma

Other Benefits

Brom Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Parkinson's Disease Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1.25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Parkinson's Disease Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1.25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Female Infertility Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Male Hypogonadism Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Brom Related Warnings

Is the use of Brom safe for pregnant women?

Brom rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Brom safe during breastfeeding?

Brom should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Brom on the Kidneys?

Brom has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Brom on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Brom on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Brom on the Heart?

There may be severe side effects of Brom on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Brom with Other Drugs

Brom should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Chloramphenicol

Almotriptan

Ergotamine

Chlorpheniramine

Moderate

Codeine

Mild

Aspirin

Paracetamol

Brom Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Brom unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angina
Arrhythmia
High Blood Pressure
Heart Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Brom

Is this Brom habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Brom is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Brom as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Brom only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Brom cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Brom Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Brom

There is no information on the effects of taking Brom with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Brom

Information about the interaction of Brom and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Brom

Question about 5 years ago

Does Brom cause hair loss?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Brom may cause hair loss (alopecia). It is an infrequent and rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of hair loss is unknown. This effect is unharmful and reversible in nature. The normal hair growth is restored after discontinuation of this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Brom?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Take Brom once daily in the morning or as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper kidney or liver function. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart disease, and improper liver or kidney function.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Brom cause weight gain?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Brom does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Brom work?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Brom contains bromocriptine which works in acromegaly by lowering the levels of excessive growth hormone in the blood. In hyperprolactinemia-associated dysfunctions Brom prevents the synthesis and release of prolactin by prolactin-secreting cells in the pituitary gland.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Brom cause breast pain?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Brom does not cause breast pain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, clinical studies have found Brom to be helpful in preventing the breast pain which occurs when the breast tissues are overfilled with milk and other fluids (this is known as breast engorgement) due to hyperprolactinemia.