Description
This medicine stimulates dopamine D2 receptors in the brain to improve symptoms of Parkinson's disease (shaking of hands, muscle stiffness, slow movement and inability to maintain posture).
It is usually used to treat Parkinson's disease.

Ingredients and dosage form
white tablet, major axis: approx. 9.0 mm, minor axis: approx. 9.0 mm, thickness: approx. 4.1 mm, weight: approx. 0.25 g

Dosing schedule/Directions
Your dosing schedule must be prescribed by your doctor or a healthcare professional.
In general, for adults, start with 1 tablet (0.375 mg of the active ingredient) after the meal once daily for the first week, and increase to 2 tablets (0.75 mg) daily for the second week. Thereafter increase the daily dose by an increment of 2 tablets (0.75 mg) at weekly intervals by checking your condition and your maintenance dose is determined [standard daily dose: 4 to 12 tablets (1.5 to 4.5 mg)]. The dosage may be adjusted according to the age or symptoms, but the maximum daily dose should not exceed 12 tablets (4.5 mg). Strictly follow the instructions.
Swallow the tablet without chewing. Adverse reactions may occur when you break or crunch the tablets.
If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible. You should never take two doses at one time.
If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so. Adverse reactions may occur especially if you rapidly decrease the amount of dosage or stop your medication.

Warnings
Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods.
If you have renal disorder requiring dialysis.
If you are pregnant, possibly pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)

Precautions while taking this medicine
Car accidents have been reported caused by somnolence or sudden onset of sleep without warning signs. Do not engage in hazardous activities such as driving a car, operating machinery or working at heights.
Avoid drinking alcohol since it may increase the effects of this medicine.

Possible adverse reactions to this medicine
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include somnolence (state close to sleep with impaired consciousness), nausea, peripheral edema, dizziness, fatigue, constipation, visual hallucination, dyskinesia (involuntary movements of mouth and tongue and uncontrollable movements of hands), postural hypotension and hallucination. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.

sudden onset of sleep without warning signs [sudden onset of sleep]
seeing or hearing things that are not really there, groundless subjective belief, impaired mind[hallucination, delusion, delirium, confusion, agitation]
convulsion, consciousness disorder[syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)]
fever, strong muscle stiffness, decreased consciousness[neuroleptic malignant syndrome]
lassitude, muscle pain, brown urine[rhabdomyolysis]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.

Storing Conditions
Keep out of reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
Discard the remainder. Do not store them. Seek advice of your pharmacy or medical institution about proper disposal of the unused medicines.