B-Crip 1.25 mg

Composition of B-Crip 1.25 mg

B-Crip 1.25 mg contains Bromocriptine (1.25mg). It belongs to the Hormone preparation class of medicines.

Uses of B-Crip 1.25 mg

Treatment of Female infertility Treatment of Acromegaly Treatment of High levels of prolactin

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Female infertility B Crip 1.25mg Tablet helps in the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. It is used to cause menstrual periods in women who have not reached menopause but are not having periods due to too much prolactin hormone in the body. Use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective. In Treatment of Acromegaly Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that occurs due to excessive secretion of growth hormone in adults. When this happens
• the bones increase in size
• including those of your hands
• feet
• and face. B Crip 1.25mg Tablet helps decrease the growth hormone levels
• and therefore
• helps in treating acromegaly and its associated effects. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the most benefits. In Treatment of High levels of prolactin Prolactin is a hormone that helps in the growth and development of breasts and also causes milk secretion in females. B Crip 1.25mg Tablet helps to stop breast milk secretion in females that have had a still birth
• miscarriage or abortion. It acts on a chemical in the brain
• dopamine
• that is responsible for these high levels of prolactin and stops milk secretion. Show More

How B-Crip 1.25 mg works

B Crip 1.25mg Tablet is a dopamine receptor agonist. It decreases the release of prolactin (milk hormone) in the body. Overproduction of this hormone is associated with abnormal production of breast milk as well as suppression of the sexual glands, which can cause infertility. Reducing prolactin levels with B Crip 1.25mg Tablet can therefore improve these conditions. In acromegaly, it works by lowering the amount of growth hormone in the body.

How to take B-Crip 1.25 mg

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. B Crip 1.25mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of B Crip 1.25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause nausea, vomiting and withdrawal bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of B-Crip 1.25 mg

Most side effects of B-Crip are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for B-Crip 1.25 mg

Warnings and precautions

Take a hormonal medicine at the same time every day; the effect depends on a steady level. Seek urgent care for sudden chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache, weakness on one side, or pain and swelling in a calf — hormone preparations can raise the risk of clots. Tell your doctor if you smoke, have migraine with aura, high blood pressure, or a family history of clots or breast cancer, before starting. Report any unusual or heavy vaginal bleeding to your doctor.

Do not take B-Crip if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a history of blood clots, certain hormone-sensitive cancers, or active liver disease. Several are contraindicated in pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Rifampicin, several anti-epileptics and St John's wort make hormonal contraception unreliable. Tell your doctor about every medicine, supplement and herbal product you take.

How to store B-Crip 1.25 mg

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for B-Crip 1.25 mg

B Crip 1.25mg Tablet is used to treat conditions caused by excess production of a natural hormone called prolactin such as infertility, or abnormal production of breast milk (galactorrhoea). It should be taken with or after food to avoid side effects such as nausea or indigestion. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as B Crip 1.25mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not take B Crip 1.25mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Monitoring of blood pressure may be advised regularly during treatment with B Crip 1.25mg Tablet.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT INDIA LTD

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Drug class:

Hormone preparation

Chemical class:

Lysergamides