Description:
Dostinex 0.5 mg Tablets are used to treat conditions related to excess production of the hormone prolactin, such as hyperprolactinemia and prolactin-secreting tumors. The active ingredient, cabergoline, is a dopamine agonist that helps to normalize prolactin levels and manage associated symptoms.
Ingredients:
- Active Ingredient: Cabergoline 0.5 mg
- Inactive Ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and other excipients.
Usage Instructions:
- The usual dosage is 0.5 mg twice weekly, but follow your healthcare provider's instructions for your specific dosage.
- Take the tablet orally, with or without food.
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
- Do not exceed the prescribed dosage.
- If a dose is missed, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not double up on doses.
Benefits:
- Reduces elevated prolactin levels, which can help alleviate symptoms such as irregular menstruation and infertility.
- Helps to shrink prolactin-secreting tumors and relieve associated symptoms.
- Improves overall hormonal balance and reproductive health.
- May also help reduce symptoms related to excessive milk production.
Precautions:
- Do not use if allergic to cabergoline or any of the ingredients in the product.
- Inform your doctor if you have any history of heart disease, lung disease, or mental health disorders.
- Common side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, and fatigue.
- Regular monitoring by your healthcare provider is recommended to assess effectiveness and manage any potential side effects.
- Consult your healthcare provider before using if pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Storage Instructions:
- Store at a temperature below 30°C (86°F).
- Keep in the original package to protect from moisture and light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use after the expiration date.
Manufacturer: Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
