Enurex 200mcg 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.

Enurex 200mcg 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.

Uses of Enurex Tablet

Bleeding esophageal varices
Diabetes insipidus
Bed-wetting

Side effects of Enurex 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 Enurex

Headache
Nausea
Stomach pain

How to use Enurex 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. Enurex 200mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Enurex Tablet works

Enurex 200mcg 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 Enurex 200mcg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Enurex 200mcg 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

Enurex 200mcg 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

Enurex 200mcg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Enurex 200mcg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Enurex 200mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Enurex Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Enurex 200mcg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Enurex 200mcg Tablet for the treatment of diabetes insipidus and/or bed-wetting.
Limit the amount of fluids you drink with this medication.
Enurex 200mcg 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.

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Chemical Class

Vasopressin analogues

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Vasopressin Analogues

Interaction with drugs

Taking Enurex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Aceclofenac (Oral Route) Moderate

Caution is advised when taking Desmopressin with Aceclofenac. Your doctor may monitor your sodium levels closely. Concurrent use may cause increased water retention and/or low blo... More

Aceclofenac (Injection Route) Moderate

Caution is advised when taking Desmopressin with Aceclofenac. Your doctor may monitor your sodium levels closely. Concurrent use may cause increased water retention and/or low blo... More

Aceclofenac (Oral Route) Moderate

Caution is advised when taking Desmopressin with Aceclofenac. Your doctor may monitor your sodium levels closely. Concurrent use may cause increased water retention and/or low blo... More

Amitriptyline (Oral Route) Moderate

Caution is advised when taking Desmopressin with Amitriptyline. Your doctor may monitor your sodium levels closely. Concurrent use may cause increased water retention and/or low b... More

Tolvaptan (Oral Route) Moderate

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.

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Patient concerns

Bed wetting every night help pl Any medicine for bed wetting

Dr. Gopal Bansilal 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.

Bed wetting in night since 1.5year My baby every night bed wetting pl explain. Reasons.

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Generally, bed-wetting before age 7 isn't a concern. At this age, your child may still be developing nighttime bladder control. Most children outgrow bed-wetting on their own ? but some need a little help. In other cases, bed-wetting may be a sign of an underlying condition that needs medical attention. Consult your child's doctor if: Your child still wets the bed after age 7 Your child starts to wet the bed after a few months or more of being dry at night Bed-wetting is accompanied by painful urination, unusual thirst, pink or red urine, hard stools, or snoring

Children Bed Wetting Treatment

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Bed wetting Generally, bed-wetting before age 7 isn't a concern. At this age, your child may still be developing nighttime bladder control. Most children outgrow bed-wetting on their own ? but some need a little help. In other cases, bed-wetting may be a sign of an underlying condition that needs medical attention. Consult your child's doctor if: Your child still wets the bed after age 7 Your child starts to wet the bed after a few months or more of being dry at night Bed-wetting is accompanied by painful urination, unusual thirst, pink or red urine, hard stools, or snoring

Bed wetting during sleep at night

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Generally, bed-wetting before age 7 isn't a concern. At this age, your child may still be developing nighttime bladder control. Most children outgrow bed-wetting on their own ? but some need a little help. In other cases, bed-wetting may be a sign of an underlying condition that needs medical attention. Consult your child's doctor if: ?Your child still wets the bed after age 7 ?Your child starts to wet the bed after a few months or more of being dry at night ?Bed-wetting is accompanied by painful urination, unusual thirst, pink or red urine, hard stools, or snoring

What precautions do I need to take while on Enurex 200mcg Tablet?

Follow all the instructions given by your doctor strictly. Restrict water intake after taking Enurex 200mcg 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 Enurex 200mcg Tablet to my child for bedwetting?

Enurex 200mcg 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 Enurex 200mcg Tablet or not.

Does Enurex 200mcg Tablet cure bed wetting?

No, Enurex 200mcg 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 Enurex 200mcg Tablet make you gain weight?

No, Enurex 200mcg Tablet itself does not cause weight gain. Enurex 200mcg 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 Enurex 200mcg Tablet a diuretic?

No, Enurex 200mcg 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 Enurex 200mcg Tablet be taken?

Enurex 200mcg 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.

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Related lab tests

Anti Diuretic Hormone

Osmolality - Serum

Osmolality - Urine

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