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Dostinex Tablets 0.5 mg

NAFDAC Reg. No. B4-5542 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Dostinex Tablets 0.5 mg
NAFDAC number
B4-5542
Active ingredient
Cabergoline
Strength
0.5 mg
Form
Tablet
Pack size
1 x 8's (in HDPE bottle)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Pfizer Specialties Ltd
Approved
30 Nov 2020
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
29 Nov 2025
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • Dostinex Tablets 0.5 mg is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (B4-5542). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Dostinex Tablets 0.5 mg is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for cabergoline, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

Cabergoline Tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorders, either idiopathic or due to pituitary adenomas.

Possible side effects

The safety of Cabergoline Tablets has been evaluated in more than 900 patients with hyperprolactinemic disorders. Most adverse events were mild or moderate in severity. In a 4-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, treatment consisted of placebo or cabergoline at fixed doses of 0.125, 0.5, 0.75, or 1 mg twice weekly. Doses were halved during the first week. Since a possible dose-related effect was observed for nausea only, the four cabergoline treatment groups have been combined. The incidence of the most common adverse events during the placebo-controlled study is presented in the following table. …

Do not use if

Cabergoline Tablets, USP are contraindicated in patients with Uncontrolled hypertension or known hypersensitivity to ergot derivatives. History of cardiac valvular disorders, as suggested by anatomical evidence of valvulopathy of any valve, determined by pre-treatment evaluation including echocardiographic demonstration of valve leaflet thickening, valve restriction, or mixed valve restriction-stenosis (See WARNINGS ). …

Warnings

1. Pregnancy: Dopamine agonists in general should not be used in patients with pregnancy-induced hypertension, for example, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and postpartum hypertension, unless the potential benefit is judged to outweigh the possible risk. 2. Fibrotic Complications: a. Cardiac Valvulopathy: All patients should undergo a cardiovascular evaluation, including echocardiogram to assess the potential presence of valvular disease. If valvular disease is detected, the patient should not be treated with Cabergoline (See CONTRAINDICATIONS ) . Post-marketing cases of cardiac valvulopathy have been reported in patients receiving Cabergoline. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects: Category B. Reproduction studies have been performed with cabergoline in mice, rats, and rabbits administered by gavage. (Multiples of the maximum recommended human dose in this section are calculated on a body surface area basis using total mg/m 2 /week for animals and mg/m 2 /week for a 50 kg human.) There were maternotoxic effects but no teratogenic effects in mice given cabergoline at doses up to 8 mg/kg/day (a …

Storage

STORAGE Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in original container. Distributed by: SOLA Pharmaceuticals Baton Rouge, LA 70810

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Dostinex Tablets 0.5 mg

What is in Dostinex Tablets 0.5 mg?

Dostinex Tablets 0.5 mg contains Cabergoline (0.5 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Dostinex Tablets 0.5 mg registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Dostinex Tablets 0.5 mg is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number B4-5542, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.

Has Dostinex Tablets 0.5 mg been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Dostinex Tablets 0.5 mg in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Dostinex Tablets 0.5 mg is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number B4-5542, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Dostinex Tablets 0.5 mg used for?

Cabergoline Tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorders, either idiopathic or due to pituitary adenomas. (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for cabergoline. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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