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Minirin 0.1mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Minirin 0.1mg 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 0.1mg Tablet is used to treat extreme thirst and continuous production of large quantities of dilute urine due to many causes and also for treating some clotting disorders.

Uses of Minirin Tablet

Benefits of Minirin Tablet

In Diabetes insipidus

Minirin 0.1mg 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 0.1mg 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 0.1mg Tablet does not cure the condition but prevents bedwetting effectively till the child is on treatment with it.

Side effects of Minirin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Minirin

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain

How to use Minirin Tablet

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 0.1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Minirin 0.1mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Minirin 0.1mg 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 0.1mg 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 0.1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Minirin 0.1mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Minirin 0.1mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Minirin 0.1mg Tablet for the treatment of diabetes insipidus and/or bed-wetting.
  • Limit the amount of fluids you drink with this medication.
  • Minirin 0.1mg Tablet can cause low sodium levels in your body. Get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop an infection, fever, diarrhea, or vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor if you have sudden weight gain or swelling in your arms and legs that does not go away.
     

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Vasopressin analogues
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Vasopressin analogues

Patient concerns

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I have diabities insipidus. I have use regularly minirin nasal spray for last 6 -7 years. Any other alternate of these spray or any other treatment. This spray is also costly. Pl help me. 9XXXXXX
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
Tablet form us also available.
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Bed wetting every night help pl Any medicine for bed wetting
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Specific treatment can not be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Please consult Pediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.
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FAQs

What precautions do I need to take while on Minirin 0.1mg Tablet?

Follow all the instructions given by your doctor strictly. Restrict water intake after taking Minirin 0.1mg Tablet as drinking too much water can lead to fluid overload, which is a serious side effect. Try not to swallow water while swimming.

How long do I need to give Minirin 0.1mg Tablet to my child for bedwetting?

Minirin 0.1mg Tablet is usually prescribed for 3 months for bedwetting. After 3 months, your doctor will stop the medicine for a week to assess whether your child still needs Minirin 0.1mg Tablet or not.

Does Minirin 0.1mg Tablet cure bed wetting?

No, Minirin 0.1mg Tablet does not cure bedwetting, but it helps control bedwetting. It works by replacing a hormone (vasopressin) that is normally produced in the body to help balance the amount of water and salt.

Does Minirin 0.1mg Tablet make you gain weight?

No, Minirin 0.1mg Tablet itself does not cause weight gain. Minirin 0.1mg Tablet may cause fluid overload which may in turn cause weight gain. Fluid overload is a serious side effect and you should immediately contact your doctor if you experience headache, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, tiredness, loss of appetite, sleepiness, confusion and muscle cramps.

Is Minirin 0.1mg Tablet a diuretic?

No, Minirin 0.1mg Tablet is not a diuretic. It is a hormone which helps lower urine output in patients with diabetes insipidus and helps control bedwetting in children. It works by reducing the amount of urine produced by the kidneys, thereby reducing the frequency of urination.

How should Minirin 0.1mg Tablet be taken?

Minirin 0.1mg Tablet should be taken with small quantity of water, juice or milk. If the child cannot swallow the whole tablet, crush or cut the tablet before giving it to the child. The sublingual tablets or ‘melts’ should be placed below the tongue and then melted tablet should be swallowed.
Related lab tests
  • Anti Diuretic Hormone
  • Osmolality - Serum
  • Osmolality - Urine

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    References

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