Proctinal 2.5 mg Tablet

Proctinal 2.5 mg Tablet is a bromocriptine medicine used in fertility care and other hormone-related conditions when prescribed by a doctor. Each tablet contains 2.5 mg of bromocriptine, and a strip/box of 10 packs provides the exact tablets your clinician may need for a treatment plan. Bromocriptine belongs to the dopamine agonist class and helps treat conditions linked to high prolactin levels, which can interfere with ovulation and fertility. Proctinal 2.5 mg Tablet should be used only when a healthcare professional has decided it is appropriate for you.

How it works: Bromocriptine works by activating dopamine receptors in the brain, which helps lower prolactin production from the pituitary gland. In this tablet form, Proctinal 2.5 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed to help restore hormone balance that may support ovulation and fertility.

Proctinal 2.5 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this brand line compared with Proctinal 1.25 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a full 2.5 mg dose instead of splitting treatment into smaller tablet strengths. This strength is not necessarily a starting dose for everyone; it is often suited to patients who have already been assessed and need a dose that matches their treatment plan more directly. Because it is a stronger tablet, side effects such as nausea or dizziness may feel more noticeable in some people.

• Hyperprolactinemia
• Infertility linked to high prolactin
• Menstrual irregularity caused by hormone imbalance
• Ovulation support when prescribed
• Other prolactin-related disorders as directed by a doctor

• Swallow Proctinal 2.5 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it with food or immediately after a meal if it upsets your stomach.
• Follow the exact timing and dose your doctor gives you; do not self-adjust.
• If your prescriber starts you on this 2.5 mg strength, they may still tell you to take it at a specific time of day to reduce nausea or dizziness.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when beginning treatment, because this tablet can cause lightheadedness.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist has told you to do so.

Each Proctinal 2.5 mg Tablet provides 2.5 mg of bromocriptine per tablet. The dosing schedule can vary widely depending on the condition being treated, and your doctor may direct it to be taken once daily or in divided doses; the amount and frequency are individualized. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose your prescriber sets for you, because this higher-strength tablet is meant to be used under medical supervision.

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

Common side effects of Bromocriptine may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Lightheadedness, especially when standing up

• Use caution if you have low blood pressure, because Proctinal 2.5 mg Tablet can make dizziness worse.
• Do not drink alcohol unless your doctor says it is okay, as it may increase drowsiness or lightheadedness.
• Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how this 2.5 mg tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, circulation problems, or a history of fainting.
• Use extra caution if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding; your doctor must decide if bromocriptine is appropriate.
• Avoid taking it with other medicines that lower blood pressure unless your prescriber is monitoring you.
• Contact your doctor before stopping the tablet suddenly, especially if you have been taking it regularly.

• Other dopamine agonists or medicines that affect dopamine
• Blood pressure medicines
• Certain antipsychotics and some anti-nausea medicines
• Ergot-derived medicines
• Alcohol

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