CB-Lin Tablet

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Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:04 AM (IST)

CB-Lin Tablet is a dopamine agonist. It is used for the treatment of a high level of prolactin. It is also helpful in stopping breast milk production in cases of stillbirth, abortion, or miscarriage.

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General Information

Contains

Cabergoline (0.5mg)

Marketer

Serum Institute Of India Ltd

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Product introduction

CB-Lin Tablet should be taken with food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, dizziness, and low blood pressure. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. To overcome dizziness, you must avoid driving or rise slowly from sitting or lying position.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had high blood pressure after birth, or had heart disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor may check blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine.

Uses of CB-Lin Tablet

Treatment of High levels of prolactin

Benefits of CB-Lin Tablet

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.

Side effects of CB-Lin Tablet

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

Common side effects of CB-Lin

Nausea
Constipation
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Vomiting
Vertigo
Abdominal pain
Breast pain
Sleepiness
Valvulopathy and related disorders
Dyspepsia
Gastritis
Weakness
Depression
Postural hypotension (low blood pressure)
Hot flushes

How to use CB-Lin Tablet

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 is to be taken with food.

How CB-Lin Tablet works

CB-Lin Tablet 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.

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Quick tips

CB-Lin Tablet is used to treat conditions such as infertility or abnormal production of breast milk (galactorrhoea) 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.
Do not take CB-Lin Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
Take it with or after food to avoid 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with CB-Lin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CB-Lin Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CB-Lin Tablet should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CB-Lin Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CB-Lin Tablet is usually not used during breastfeeding because it suppresses lactation.

Driving

UNSAFE

CB-Lin Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CB-Lin Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of CB-Lin Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

CB-Lin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CB-Lin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CB-Lin Tablet and what is it used for?

CB-Lin Tablet contains Cabergoline, which belongs to a group of medicines that reduces the level of prolactin. It is used to treat medical problems such as galactorrhoea due to abnormally high level of prolactin. It is also used to stops breast milk production (lactation) in case of stillbirth, abortion or miscarriage.

How and in what dose should I take CB-Lin Tablet?

Take this medicine, as per the advice of your doctor. The advised dose and duration depend on your medical condition. It is recommended to take this medicine with food or after food, to reduce the chances of nausea or vomiting.

What are the possible side effects of using CB-Lin Tablet?

During the first few days of treatment, this medicine may decrease your blood pressure which could make you feel dizzy. So, it is recommended that you change your position slowly when trying to sit, stand or lie down during the initial days of the treatment. Your doctor may suggest you to monitor your blood pressure regularly during these days. The other common side effects are drowsiness, nausea, headache, dizziness, vertigo, stomach pain, indigestion, fatigue, and weakness. If any of these side effects bother you, consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Ergolines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Dopamine agonists-Hyperprolactinemia

Related lab tests

Prolactin

Thyroid Function Test

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

References

Parker KL, Schimmer BP. Introduction To Endocrinology: The Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1114-15.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 176-709.
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Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Cabergoline [Prescribing Information]. Libertyville, IL: A-S Medication Solutions; 2023. [Accessed 12 Jun, 2023] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking CB-Lin Tablet

Once A Week

57%

Twice A Week

20%

Once A Day

14%

Twice A Day

Twice A Month

Alternate Day

Thrice A week

What are you using CB-Lin Tablet for?

Increased prolactin levels

87%

Others

13%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Poor

33%

What were the side-effects while using CB-Lin Tablet?

No Side Effect

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How do you take CB-Lin Tablet?

With food

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Please rate CB-Lin Tablet on price

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Patient concerns

Medical Treatment for breast pain and Gynecomastia in male. Already started the intake of CB-lin 0.25 mg from last 15 days but still pain is remaining in swollen left side breast my age is 33 .male

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

kindly consult a breast surgeon

Should i required to take cb count for the platelets to increase even if the fever is not there

Dr. Priyanka Shekhar

General Practitioner

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Marketer details

Name: Serum Institute Of India Ltd
Address: 212/2, Hadapsar, Off Soli Poonawalla Road, Pune 411028 India

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CB-Lin Tablet

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of CB-Lin Tablet

Benefits of CB-Lin Tablet

Side effects of CB-Lin Tablet

How to use CB-Lin Tablet

How CB-Lin Tablet works

All substitutes for CB-Lin Tablet

Cabernol 0.5mg Tablet

Cabgolin 0.5 Tablet

TTCab Tablet

Caberlact 0.5mg Tablet

Cabernorm 0.5mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is CB-Lin Tablet and what is it used for?

How and in what dose should I take CB-Lin Tablet?

What are the possible side effects of using CB-Lin Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Prolactin

Thyroid Function Test

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

References

User feedback

Patients taking CB-Lin Tablet

What are you using CB-Lin Tablet for?

How much was the improvement?

What were the side-effects while using CB-Lin Tablet?

How do you take CB-Lin Tablet?

Please rate CB-Lin Tablet on price

Patient concerns

Medical Treatment for breast pain and Gynecomastia in male. Already started the intake of CB-lin 0.25 mg from last 15 days but still pain is remaining in swollen left side breast my age is 33 .male

Should i required to take cb count for the platelets to increase even if the fever is not there

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