In the article, we consider the instructions for use, reviews and analogues to the Cyclodinone preparation.
The tool is included in the group of herbal preparations, which are taken when the menstrual cycle of various genesis fails, as well as with severe premenstrual symptoms and mastodynia, which is manifested by compaction and pain in the mammary gland in the final period of the menstrual cycle.
Instructions for use with Cyclodinone are presented below.
Description
It is a herbal drug that is responsible for the normalization of hormonal production and phase change during the menstrual cycle. The drug is prescribed when a woman has complaints about an irregular cycle of menstruation, pain in the chest area before the start of regulation, or according to the results of tests for LH and FSH, which showed a deviation from the norm. In addition, the drug is sometimes prescribed in combination with other drugs in the treatment of amenorrhea.
Release Forms
"Cyclodinone" is produced in two dosage forms - tablets and drops. The latter are available in bottles of 50 and 100 ml, tablets in packs of 30 and 60 pieces. The tablets are round and convex, green in color with a matte finish. What else does the application instruction for Cyclodinone tell us?
Structure
The main active component of the drug is an extract of common barley. Excipients are lactose and indigotine, which can cause the development of an allergic reaction.
Mechanism of action
The common barley extract belongs to dopaminomimetics in pharmacology, therefore it acts on the body in a manner similar to dopamine. The substance reduces the activity of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in the production of prolactin, somatoliberin and somatotropin. It is the excessive production of prolactin that can cause the development of irregularities in the menstrual cycle, severe premenstrual symptoms and pain, as well as mastodynia.
Due to the increased synthesis of prolactin, a cystic-fibrous type of mastopathy occurs, which is accompanied by the development of cysts and neoplasms of a benign nature in the mammary glands. In addition, an excess of prolactin provokes an inadequate synthesis of luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormones. This is able to stop the formation of a dominant follicle in the ovaries and corpus luteum activity. Against the background of such changes, an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone occurs, leading to impaired reproductive function.
Dopamine deficiency can also lead to symptoms such as convulsive syndrome manifested in the limbs, depression, irritability, etc.
According to the instructions for use, Cyclodinone stimulates the production of dopamine, which reduces prolactin levels. Thus, the drug eliminates undesirable symptoms in PMS, restores the cycle in mastopathy, and also prevents the formation of benign tumors and lumps in the chest. It is not a hormonal drug.
Indications and rules for admission
For Cyclodinone tablets, the instructions for use indicate the following. There are a number of conditions and pathologies in which the drug is prescribed. Among them:
1. Irregular menstrual cycle due to malfunction of the corpus luteum.
2. Mastalgia, manifested by pain in the area of the mammary glands.
3. Mastodynia, that is, increased sensitivity, swelling and tenderness of the chest.
The drug is prescribed as an independent drug, and is also often included in the complex therapy of the above diseases.
Tablets and drops have similar properties, so the choice of the form of the drug is made by the doctor and patient based on their preferences.
The standard regimen is 3-5 mg of barley extract, which is equivalent to one tablet per day. However, in some cases, the specialist may adjust the dosage based on the patient's complaints and the nature of the disease. Without the appointment of a doctor, using the drug is not recommended.
The composition of the drops as auxiliary substances includes polysorbate, sorbitol, water and ethyl alcohol. The average dosage of this form of the drug involves taking 40 drops per day. However, the exact dosage is prescribed by a specialist after examining the patient.
Instructions for use "Cyclodinone"
The tablets are swallowed whole, without chewing, and washed down with water. It is recommended to take the drug in the morning. The average duration of the course is three months, while during menstruation you do not need to stop taking it. After the symptoms of the disease have been eliminated, it is necessary to continue taking the drug for a month to fix the result.
If, after the course is completed, the symptoms of the disease appear again, you need to see a doctor to find another remedy. This also applies to chest pain, cycle disorders and depression. If flatulence, diarrhea or soreness in the abdomen occurs during the intake of Cyclodinone tablets, it is necessary to make the transition to another form and start taking drops. Despite the lactose content in the tablet form of the drug, it can be prescribed to diabetics, since the concentration of the substance is negligible.
In accordance with the instructions for use with the cyclodinone drops, shake the bottle well before use. The required number of drops is poured into a spoon and diluted with water or washed down. The drug may produce a small amount of sediment, which does not indicate its unsuitability. Like tablets, drops are taken within three months. Drops are contraindicated in women who suffered from alcohol addiction or if it was present at the time of administration, since they contain ethyl alcohol.
Special recommendations
When the menstrual cycle returns to normal, the likelihood of becoming pregnant increases. For this reason, non-hormonal contraceptives should be used during the treatment period. If a woman has a history of cancer, the drug is prescribed with caution. It is contraindicated in case of a revealed prolactin-secreting pituitary tumor.
This is confirmed by the instructions for use. Tablets "Cyclodinone" for adults should be prescribed by a doctor.
You can not take the drug during pregnancy and during breastfeeding. Also a contraindication is hypersensitivity to the components of the product.
When taking the drug, side effects such as dizziness, nausea, hallucinations can be observed.
Overdose
As for overdose, no such cases have been recorded in medical practice. A similar effect can occur in the form of alcohol intoxication, which occurred when taking drops containing alcohol.
It should be borne in mind that "Cyclodinone" while taking with antiestrogen drugs and dopamine antagonists, such as "Tamoxifen", "Proviron", "Domperidone", etc., reduces the effectiveness of these drugs. The simultaneous administration with drugs containing estrogen and other dopaminomimetics enhances the therapeutic effect.
Sometimes Cyclodinone is prescribed in conjunction with Dufaston. Moreover, if "Cyclodinone" is taken on an ongoing and continuous basis, then "Duphaston" is appointed only at the last stage of the cycle. Such appointments are made not only to normalize the cycle, but also for the successful conception of the child. The production of prolactin with this combination of drugs is normalized and the dominant follicle ripens. Duphaston normalizes the final stage of the cycle, and the drug we are describing promotes the maturation of the follicle in the ovaries. This is indicated in the instructions for use for "Cyclodinone".
Analogs
There are a number of drugs that contain common barley extract. Among them, "Agnukaston", as well as pure barley fruit extract. The following drugs are considered similar in therapeutic effect on the body:
1. "Dysmenorm."
2. "Mamto-gran."
3. "Lutein."
4. "Normocycle".
5. Estrovel.
6. "Lifemin".
The active substances in the above drugs are different, but their effect is similar to Cyclodinone. Another common drug among analogues is considered to be Remens.
In case of menstrual irregularities, a woman is prescribed Cyclodinone, but after a more thorough examination in some cases, she is invited to switch to Mastodinon. Both drugs are suitable for the treatment of severe premenstrual syndrome, the difference in this case is that Cyclodinone contains one active substance, and there are six in Mastodinone. The latter is prescribed for the treatment of fibrocystic type of mastopathy.
There is no difference in therapeutic effect between Remens and Cyclodinone in the treatment of menstrual irregularities. "Remens" is often prescribed during menopause, with endometritis and adnexitis, as well as with advanced dysmenorrhea.
In addition to the instructions for use, doctors' reviews of Cyclodinone will also be reviewed.
Reviews of specialists
According to experts, this tool is very effective. It really removes the symptoms of menopause in women, for a long time relieves their condition. Adverse reactions of the body are minimal.
Reviews
As for the opinions of women who took Cyclodinone, they are rather controversial. Some confirm the unconditional effectiveness of the drug in solving problems with the menstrual cycle and symptoms of PMS. There are reviews about the effective treatment of ovarian cysts. Among the advantages of the drug, its natural composition stands out, as well as a convenient once-daily intake regimen.
However, there are also negative reviews. In some patients, a side effect such as nausea occurs during administration. Women are not satisfied with the high cost of Cyclodinone and the need for its long-term use. There are reviews in which a woman after discontinuing the drug had painful menstruation, and the symptoms returned with a new force. There are a lot of reports that the drug, in principle, was ineffective and did not have any effect on the body.
We reviewed the instructions for use with the Cyclodinone tablets and reviews.