Dostinex
Dostinex contains cabergoline and is a tablet used in the management of hyperprolactinaemia and prolactinoma. You can choose from several strengths and pack sizes. Each option lists its price per tablet.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25mg | 8 tablets | US$62.80 | US$7.85 |
| 0.25mg | 12 tablets | US$82.92 | US$6.91 |
| 0.25mg | 16 tablets | US$103.84 | US$6.49 |
| 0.25mg | 20 tablets | US$127.40 | US$6.37 |
| 0.5mg | 8 tablets | US$109.04 | US$13.63 |
| 0.5mg | 16 tablets | US$170.40 | US$10.65 |
| 0.5mg | 32 tablets | US$321.60 | US$10.05 |
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredient
- Cabergoline
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.25 · 0.5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Dostinex on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Hyperprolactinaemia · Prolactinoma
- Therapeutic class
- Dopamine Agonist
- Pharmacological class
- Ergot Derivative
- Known off-label uses
- parkinson's disease
- Contraindications
- uncontrolled hypertension; history of valvular heart disease
- Precautions and warnings
- regular cardiovascular monitoring required; avoid alcohol
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- headache; constipation; somnolence
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset time
- 3 hours
- Duration
- 7–14 days
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- antipsychotics; metoclopramide
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
Serious side effects
valvular heart disease, requires immediate medical attention; fibrotic disorders, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cabergoline 0.25mg and 0.5mg tablets, used in the management of hyperprolactinaemia and prolactinoma. An ergot-derived dopamine agonist.
Mechanism of action
This medicine is a dopamine agonist derived from ergot. It acts on dopamine receptors in the pituitary gland to inhibit the secretion of prolactin, effectively reducing high blood levels of this hormone.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Discuss with doctor; generally discontinued upon suspected pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Dostinex tablets contain cabergoline, an ergot-derived dopamine agonist from Pfizer. The tablets come in 0.25 mg and 0.5 mg strengths and are used for hyperprolactinaemia and prolactinoma. Cabergoline acts on dopamine receptors in the pituitary gland, reducing prolactin secretion. Its onset is about 3 hours, with a duration of 7 to 14 days.
It is contraindicated in uncontrolled hypertension and a history of valvular heart disease. Regular cardiovascular monitoring is required, and alcohol should be avoided. Valvular heart disease and fibrotic disorders are serious side effects that need immediate medical attention. Antipsychotics and metoclopramide may interact with it. It is not recommended for children. Pregnancy should be discussed with a doctor, and use is generally stopped if pregnancy is suspected; ask a clinician or pharmacist about breastfeeding.
Ordering Dostinex from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks. Prices are shown in ringgit by default. Choose the 0.25 mg or 0.5 mg pack, and see Women’s Health for related products.
FAQ
Do I get the original Dostinex?
No. Dostinex is the original brand from Pfizer; we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (cabergoline) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
How soon does Dostinex start working?
Cabergoline usually kicks in within 3 hours. Everyone is a little different.
What side effects should I know about with Dostinex?
The ones people notice most with cabergoline are nausea and dizziness. Some people also get headache, constipation and somnolence. Rarer but serious: valvular heart disease and fibrotic disorders. These need urgent medical help.
Which conditions is Dostinex taken for?
Dostinex contains cabergoline and is taken for hyperprolactinaemia and prolactinoma. Cabergoline is a dopamine agonist derived from ergot.
What shouldn't I combine with Dostinex?
Cabergoline can interact with antipsychotics and metoclopramide. Before you start Dostinex, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
How much is Dostinex?
That depends on the strength and pack you pick. Dostinex comes in 0.25 and 0.5mg strengths, in packs of 8 to 32 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Can I order Dostinex online without a prescription?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Dostinex. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Dostinex delivered in Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Dostinex is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Dostinex.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Cabergoline) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.