Dostinex 0.5 mg - 8 tablets

Cabergoline 0.5 mg tablets Why is Cabergoline used • Cabergoline is used to stop milk production • Cabergoline can also be used to treat other conditions caused by hormonal disorders Do not use Cabergoline • If you are allergic to Cabergoline, or to other drugs called ergot alkaloids, (such as Pergolide, Bromocriptine, Lisuride, Ergotamine, or Ergometrine) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. • If you have severe liver disease • If you have high blood pressure during pregnancy accompanied by swelling and protein in the urine (preeclampsia). • If you are being treated with antipsychotics or have a psychiatric history related to childbirth (puerperal psychosis) • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding • If you will be treated with Cabergoline for a long period and have stiff and inflamed heart valves (valvular heart disease) • If you have fibrotic reactions (scar tissue) affecting the abdomen, heart, or lungs. Precautions and warnings • Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Cabergoline if you have or have had any of the following conditions: • Cardiovascular disease (heart and blood vessel diseases) • Cold hands and feet (Raynaud's syndrome) • Stomach pain when hungry (peptic ulcer) or bleeding from the stomach or intestines (gastrointestinal bleeding) • A history of serious mental illness, especially psychotic disorders • Liver function impairment • Kidney function disorder or kidney disease • Postpartum high blood pressure • Fibrotic reactions affecting your heart, lungs, or abdomen. If you are treated with Cabergoline for a long period, your doctor will check before starting treatment whether your heart, lungs, and kidneys are in good condition. They will also perform an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) before starting treatment and at regular intervals during treatment. In case of fibrotic reactions, treatment should be stopped • Low blood pressure (hypotension) or taking any blood pressure-lowering medications Possible side effects Stop using the product and seek medical care immediately if you experience throat tightness or swelling of the eyes, face, lips, or tongue, or if you feel faint or have difficulty breathing. Stop using the product if you experience hives or itching in the face or body. Other medicines Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including over-the-counter medicines. Some medicines can reduce the effectiveness of Cabergoline, including: • Medicines used to treat mental illnesses (such as antipsychotics like Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol) • Nausea and vomiting medicines (such as Domperidone and Metoclopramide) Some medicines can increase the amount of Cabergoline in the blood and thus increase side effects, including: • Medicines for Parkinson's disease • Medicines for acute migraines (such as Pergolide, Bromocriptine, Lisuride, Ergotamine, Dihydroergotamine, Ergometrine, or Methysergide) How to use Cabergoline • It is recommended to take Cabergoline with food or after to help reduce nausea or vomiting. • To prevent milk production (lactation): 1 mg (two 0.5 mg tablets) should be taken on the first day after delivery. • To stop breastfeeding once breastfeeding has started: 0.25 mg (half a 0.5 mg tablet) should be taken every 12 hours for two days. • To reduce prolactin levels in other cases: you should initially take one 0.5 mg tablet (taken in two doses) spread over a week (for example, half a tablet on Monday and the other half on Thursday). Your dose will be increased until reaching a maximum of 4.5 mg per week or until you respond fully to the treatment. The maximum dose should not exceed 3 mg per day. How to store Cabergoline • Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. • Do not store above 25°C. Keep the container tightly closed. Do not use if you notice any damage to the outer packaging • Do not dispose of any medicines via wastewater or household waste