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What is Butin

Butin guide provides information about the Butin brand of Butin. Butin is another brand of Butin that is not covered in Butin guide.
The Butin brand of Butin is used to treat certain conditions caused by a hormone imbalance in which there is too much prolactin in the blood (hyperprolactinemia). Symptoms include lack of sexual development in adolescents. Women may have missed menstrual periods, loss of interest in sex, hot flashes, infertility, or unexpected breast milk production and leakage from the nipples. Men may have enlarged breasts, decreased libido, decreased facial or body hair, and loss of muscle. Butin is also used to treat these disorders when they are caused by brain tumors that can produce prolactin.
Butin is sometimes used together with surgery or radiation in treating acromegaly, a condition caused by a pituitary gland tumor that produces too much growth hormone. Butin is also used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control.
Butin may also be used for purposes not listed in Butin guide.

Butin side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

Less serious side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Butin dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Hyperprolactinemia:

Initial: 1.25 mg to 2.5 mg orally daily.
Titration: Add 2.5 mg orally, as tolerated, to the treatment dosage every 2 to 7 days.
Maintenance: 2.5 mg to 15 mg orally daily.

Usual Adult Dose for Acromegaly:

Initial: 1.25 mg to 2.5 mg orally once daily, with food, at bedtime for 3 days.
Titration: Add 1.25 mg to 2.5 mg orally, as tolerated, to the treatment dosage every 3 to 7 days.
Maintenance: 20 mg to 30 mg orally daily
The maximum dosage should not exceed 100 mg/day.

Usual Adult Dose for Parkinson's Disease:

Initial: 1.25 mg twice daily with meals.
Titration: Add 2.5 mg/day, with meals, to dosage regimen every 14 to 28 days.
Maximum dosage: 100 mg/day.

Usual Adult Dose for Diabetes Type 2:

For the Butin trade name of Butin only:
Initial: 0.8 mg orally daily taken within two hours after waking in the morning with food
Titration: Increase by 0.8 mg weekly as tolerated
Maintenance: 1.6 to 4.8 mg orally daily taken within two hours after waking in the morning with food
The maximum dosage should not exceed 4.8 mg daily.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Hyperprolactinemia:

11 to 15 years old:
Initial: 1.25 mg to 2.5 mg orally daily.
Maintenance: 2.5 mg to 10 mg orally daily.

Select the most affordable brand or generic drug


StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
1 .25mg10 Tablet$1.03
5 mg7 Tablet$3.17
BRIPTIN Capsule/ Tablet / 2.5mg (10 units) $1.54Walter Bushnell
Briptin 1.25mg TAB / 10 $0.84
Bromocriptin-Richter 2.5 mg x 30's $186.00
Bromocriptin-Richter tab 2.5 mg 30's $24.00Gedeon Richter
2 .5mg30 $64.12Canada, UK
2 .5mg100 $68.31Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
2 .5mg100 $69.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
2 .5mg100 $71.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
25 mg90 $71.50Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK
5 mg100 $173.22Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
5 mg100 $189.00Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
5 mg100 $204.00Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
Apo-Bromocriptine 5 mg Capsule $1.02
Bromocriptine Mesylate 5 mg capsule $5.21
Bromocriptine-Richter 2.5 mg x 30's $24.00
Bromocriptine-Richter tab 2.5 mg 30's $8.64Gedeon Richter
1 .25mg10 Tablet$0.98
BROMOGEN tab 2.5 mg x 10's $1.75Uni Sankyo
Bromogen 1.25 mg Tablet $0.10
1 .25mg10 Tablet$0.88
2 .5mg10 Tablet$1.75
Bromorex 2.5mg Tablet $0.16Ar-Ex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
BROMOREX 2.5MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.56Ar-Ex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Bromorex 2.5 mg Tablet $0.18
BROMOREX Capsule/ Tablet / 2.5mg (10 units) $1.75AR - Ex - Laboratories
Bromorex 1.25mg Tablet $0.19Ar-Ex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
BROMOREX 1.25MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.86Ar-Ex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Bromorex 1.25 mg Tablet $0.09
BROMOREX Capsule/ Tablet / 1.25mg (10 units) $0.98AR - Ex - Laboratories
2 .5 mg x 10's $1.68
Criptal 1.25 mg Tablet $0.09
0 .8mg30 $79.99Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .8mg200 $348.48Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .8mg200 $352.00Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
0 .8mg200 $352.00Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
DIACRIPTIN tab 0.8 mg x 10's $0.77Delvin
Diacriptin 0.8mg TAB / 10 $0.77
Diacriptin 0.8mg Tablet $0.10Delvin Formulations Pvt Ltd
DIACRIPTIN 0.8MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $0.98Delvin Formulations Pvt Ltd
DIACRIPTIN tab 1.6 mg x 10's $1.25Delvin
Diacriptin 1.6mg TAB / 10 $1.25
Diacriptin 1.6mg Tablet $0.14Delvin Formulations Pvt Ltd
DIACRIPTIN 1.6MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.37Delvin Formulations Pvt Ltd
2 .5mg10 Tablet$1.61
5 mg10 Tablet$2.80
ENCRIPT Capsule/ Tablet / 2.5mg (10 units) $1.40Microlabs (Syncro Division)
2 .5 mg x 10's $1.61
ENCRIPT tab 2.5 mg x 10's $1.61Micro Synapse
Encript 2.5mg TAB / 10 $1.61
Encript 2.5mg Tablet $0.19Micro Labs Ltd
ENCRIPT 2.5MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.94Micro Labs Ltd
ENCRIPT Capsule/ Tablet / 5mg (10 units) $2.80Microlabs (Syncro Division)
2 .5mg10 Tablet$1.81
Kripti 2.5 mg Tablet $0.18
2 .5 mg x 10's $1.81
KRIPTI tab 2.5 mg x 10's $1.81Lincoln
Kripti 2.5mg TAB / 10 $1.81
1 .25mg10 Tablet$0.55
1 .25mg10 Tablet$1.01
Ovucript 1.25 mg Tablet $0.06
1 .25 mg x 10's $0.55
OVUCRIPT tab 1.25 mg x 10's $0.55VHB (Cronus)
Ovucript 1.25mg TAB / 10 $0.55
Ovucript 2.5 mg Tablet $0.10
2 .5 mg x 10's $1.01
OVUCRIPT tab 2.5 mg x 10's $1.01VHB (Cronus)
Ovucript 2.5mg TAB / 10 $1.01
10 mg100 $182.97Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
10 mg100 $213.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
10 mg100 $292.05Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
10 mg100 $297.99Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
1 mg100 $85.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
1 mg100 $140.16Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
2 .5mg90 $85.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
2 .5mg100 $85.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
2 .5mg112 $92.05Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
2 .5mg112 $190.89Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA
5 mg30 $189.45USA
5 mg100 $160.00Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
5 mg100 $164.00Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
5 mg100 $320.98Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
5 mg112 $275.00Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
5 mg112 $275.00Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
Parlodel 2.5 mg x 100's $252.55
Parlodel 2.5 mg x 30's $76.57
PROCTINAL tab 2.5 mg x 10's $2.27GSK
Proctinal 1.25mg TAB / 10 $1.27
1 .25mg10 Tablet$1.18
Sicriptin 2.5 mg Tablet $0.20
SICRIPTIN 10 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $2.14Serum Institute Of India Ltd
1 .25 mg x 10's $1.18

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Butin - Frequently asked Questions

Can Butin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

What other drugs will affect Butin?

Many other drugs can interact with Butin. Below is just a partial list. Tell your doctor if you are using:

This list is not complete and there are many other drugs that can interact with Butin. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to any healthcare provider who treats you.

Who should not take Butin?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Butin or to an ergot medicine.

You should not use Butin if you have:

Butin may contain lactose. Before taking Butin, tell your doctor if you have a hereditary form of galactose intolerance, severe lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

To make sure you can safely take Butin, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

FDA pregnancy category B. Butin is not expected to harm an unborn baby. However, a pituitary tumor in the mother can expand during pregnancy. High blood pressure can also occur during pregnancy and Butin could be dangerous if taken by a pregnant woman with high blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Some women take Butin in order to normalize menstrual periods and increase their chances of becoming pregnant. Tell your doctor as soon as you become pregnant. You may need to stop taking Butin. Follow your doctor's instructions.

If you are not taking Butin to help you get pregnant, use a non-hormone method of birth control (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) to prevent pregnancy during treatment. Your doctor may also want you to have a pregnancy test every 4 weeks during treatment.

Butin lowers the hormone needed to produce breast milk. Do not breast-feed a baby while taking this medication.

How should I take Butin?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

Butin is usually taken twice daily with meals.

While using Butin, you may need blood tests at your doctor's office. Visit your doctor regularly.

You may have increased sexual urges, unusual urges to gamble, or other intense urges while taking this medication. Talk with your doctor if you believe you have any intense or unusual urges while taking Butin.

Some people taking Parkinson's disease medications have developed skin cancer. However, people with Parkinson's disease may have a higher risk of melanoma. Talk to your doctor about this risk and what skin symptoms to watch for. You may need to have regular skin exams.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Can Butin be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Butin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Butin, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Butin. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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Patient reported side effects

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Three patients reported frequency of use

How often should I take Butin?
According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Butin should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients%
Once in a day2
66.7%
3 times in a day1
33.3%


One patient reported doses

What is the specific doses you have used?
Butin May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients%
501mg-1g1
100.0%


One patient reported time for results

How long will I use Butin before I begin to notice the effect?
According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 month and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Butin. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Butin kindly click here
Patients%
1 month1
100.0%


Patient reported administration

No survey data has been collected yet


One patient reported age

Patients%
46-601
100.0%


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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology