Dostinex 0.5 mg tablets are used to stop breast milk production after childbirth or treat certain hormonal disorders. Each tablet contains 0.5 mg of the active ingredient cabergoline.For stopping milk production, a single 1 mg dose (two 0.5 mg tablets) on the first day after birth is effective in most women. For hormonal disorders, the starting dose is 0.25 mg (half a 0.5 mg tablet) twice a week, which may be increased based on blood tests.Dostinex 0.5 mg tablets come in 8-count bottles. Patients should be monitored for side effects and use the lowest effective dose