Polodyl 2.5 mg Tablet

Polodyl 2.5 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains 2.5 mg of bromocriptine in each tablet. Bromocriptine is a dopamine agonist used in infertility therapy, especially when high prolactin levels are interfering with ovulation or menstrual cycles. Polodyl 2.5 mg Tablet may be prescribed to help restore normal reproductive hormone balance and support fertility treatment plans. It should only be used under a doctor’s guidance because the dose and schedule are individualized.

How it works: Bromocriptine in Polodyl 2.5 mg Tablet works by stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain. This helps lower prolactin levels, which can allow normal ovulation and menstrual function to return in people whose fertility is affected by excess prolactin.

Polodyl 2.5 mg Tablet is a standard oral tablet strength, and it is not a starter dose for everyone. For many patients, bromocriptine is introduced gradually to improve tolerability, so a doctor may choose this 2.5 mg tablet once they have assessed your needs and how you respond to treatment. Because it is a full-strength tablet, the exact timing and frequency matter more than with lower-dose adjustments.

• High prolactin levels affecting fertility
• Irregular or absent periods due to prolactin excess
• Ovulation problems linked to hyperprolactinemia
• Support in infertility treatment when prescribed by a specialist

• Swallow Polodyl 2.5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not chew or crush it unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the time and frequency prescribed, because bromocriptine dosing is often adjusted slowly.
• Taking the tablet with food or shortly after a meal may help reduce nausea and stomach upset.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially the first few doses, because dizziness can happen.
• If your doctor changes the dose, follow the new schedule carefully and do not increase the amount on your own.

Each Polodyl 2.5 mg Tablet provides 2.5 mg of bromocriptine per tablet. The number of tablets taken and how often they are taken can vary widely; some people may take it once daily, while others may need divided doses, and the doctor decides the exact schedule based on the condition being treated and how you tolerate it. Do not take more than your prescribed daily amount, because higher doses can increase side effects such as nausea, dizziness, and low blood pressure.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Bromocriptine may include:

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Tiredness or drowsiness
• Stomach pain or upset stomach
• Constipation
• Lightheadedness, which may be more noticeable with the 2.5 mg tablet if it is started too quickly

• Use caution if you have low blood pressure or a history of fainting.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, circulation problems, or a history of stroke.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how Polodyl 2.5 mg Tablet affects you.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness and sleepiness.
• Tell your doctor about pregnancy plans or if you become pregnant during treatment.
• Inform your prescriber about liver disease or any serious kidney problems.
• Do not combine it with medicines that can lower blood pressure without medical advice.

• Other medicines that lower blood pressure
• Antipsychotics and some psychiatric medicines
• Metoclopramide and similar anti-nausea medicines
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as certain antibiotics or antifungals
• Alcohol, which can worsen side effects

Store Polodyl 2.5 mg Tablet in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.