Medicine Details
Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet
Manufacturer: Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition: Desmopressin (120mcg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Diabetes insipidus Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet brings about rapid action of controlling thirst and also reduces the urge to urinate often. This helps to manage these symptoms in diabetes insipidus. This improves your quality of life. In Bed-wetting Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet contains the hormone vasopressin, which acts on the kidneys and reduces the frequency and amount of urine produced by the kidneys. This helps to treat bedwetting in children. Bedwetting can be uncomfortable as well as embarrassing for the children and also their parents. Taking Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet does not cure the condition but prevents bedwetting effectively till the child is on treatment with it.
Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Description: Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus and bed-wetting. It helps decrease the urge to urinate and helps resume a more normal lifestyle. Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should use it regularly to get the most benefit from the medicine. Do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so. Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, stomach pain, and nausea. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose regularly while on treatment with this medicine.
How to Use: Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet is a synthetic form of vasopressin (natural hormone that balances water). It works by causing reabsorption of water from the kidneys which controls excessive thirst and urination in diabetes insipidus. It also helps decrease night-time urine production and bedwetting in children. In addition to these, it reduces bleeding episodes by promoting the release of blood clotting factors.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If Missed: If you miss a dose of Minirin Melt 120mcg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Packaging: strip of 10 tablets
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Diabetes insipidus | Bed-wetting
Side Effects: Nausea | Stomach pain
Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR