Cb-Lin 0.5 mg

Composition of Cb-Lin 0.5 mg

Cb-Lin 0.5 mg contains Cabergoline (0.5mg). It belongs to the Hormone preparation class of medicines.

Uses of Cb-Lin 0.5 mg

Treatment of High levels of prolactin

Key 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. CB-Lin Tablet helps stop breast milk secretion in females who have had a stillbirth
• 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.

How Cb-Lin 0.5 mg works

CB-Lin Tablet is a dopamine agonist that works by decreasing the release of prolactin, a hormone that stimulates breast milk production. This stops the production of breast milk in case of stillbirth, abortion, or miscarriage.

How to take Cb-Lin 0.5 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. CB-Lin Tablet may be taken with or without 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 CB-Lin 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 Cb-Lin 0.5 mg

Most side effects of Cb-Lin 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 Cb-Lin 0.5 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 Cb-Lin 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 Cb-Lin 0.5 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 Cb-Lin 0.5 mg

CB-Lin Tablet is used to treat conditions such as infertility or abnormal production of breast milk (galactorrhea) caused due to excess production of a natural hormone called prolactin. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Consider taking it with or after food if you experience side effects such as nausea or indigestion. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration, as CB-Lin Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Regular monitoring of blood pressure may be advised during treatment with CB-Lin Tablet.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SERUM INTERNATIONAL LTD`

Therapeutic class:

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Drug class:

Hormone preparation

Chemical class:

Lysergic acid derivative