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Hello doctor, my wife gave birth yesterday to a healthy 3.6kg baby girl. she was given dostinex (by choice as she cant breast feed) - we were wondering - the single dosage given, 0,5 mg, how can it be taken? with or without foods? morning is okay ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Doctors instructions: This is not typically prescribed for breastfeeding cessation in the US. The prescribing doctor will need to do provide instructions for use.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 7/24/2018

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A member asked:

Hello doctor, my wife gave birth yesterday to a healthy 3.6kg baby girl. she was given dostinex (by choice as she cant breast feed) - we were wondering - the single dosage given, 0,5 mg, how can it be taken? with or without foods? morning is okay ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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