Dostineks for cessation of lactation - instructions for use

When the baby is 1-1.5 years old, mothers decide to stop breastfeeding. Some women finish it before, in view of insufficient volume of breast milk, transfer the child to an artificial mixture. But what if the baby no longer sucks his breast, and the milk continues to be produced by the gland? It is in such cases, there is a need for a drug for stopping lactation, an example of which can be Dostinex. Consider it in more detail, focusing on the mechanism of action, features of application.

What is Dostinex?

The active ingredient of the drug reduces the synthesis of the pituitary hormone prolactin - it is this substance that is responsible for the production of breast milk in the female body.

Special properties of the drug allow using it at any time of lactation, i.e. regardless of whether it is mature or not. Therefore, often the medicine is prescribed for women who have suffered a miscarriage at a later date.

How correctly to use Dostinex to stop lactation?

First of all it is necessary to say that all appointments are carried out exclusively by a doctor. In this case, the woman herself must strictly follow his instructions and recommendations.

Dosage, the regimen of taking the drug Dostinex to stop lactation are calculated taking into account the instructions for use, depend on the degree of maturity of the process.

In those cases when the drug is prescribed on the first day after the miscarriage, it is enough and a single dose of the drug in a dose of 1 mg (2 tablets).

If, however, Dostinex is used to stop lactation in a year, the instructions for use say that in this case it is necessary to take 0.25 mg twice a day for 2 days.

Do I need to be expressed when receiving Dostinex to stop lactation?

This question is asked by women not by chance. After pumping provokes the synthesis of new milk. Despite the fact that the drug is very effective, it is possible to develop a situation where milk accumulates in the ducts and lactostasis occurs . Therefore, doctors recommend that pumping is performed, but only when the breast is severely injured, there is soreness.

What are the side effects?

According to the instructions, Dostinex for the cessation of lactation can cause the following side effects:

• a sharp decrease in blood pressure, which leads to a fainting condition;
• the appearance of a feeling of nasal congestion;
• dizziness;
• periodic pain in the stomach;
• constipation;
• increased fatigue;
• drowsiness.

When they appear, you should consult with your doctor about reducing the dosage or changing the drug.