Minirin 0.2mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Minirin 0.2mg 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 0.2mg 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.
Minirin 0.2mg 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 Minirin Tablet
- Bleeding esophageal varices
- Diabetes insipidus
- Bed-wetting
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 0.2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Minirin Tablet works
Minirin 0.2mg 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 0.2mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Minirin 0.2mg 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 0.2mg 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 0.2mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Minirin 0.2mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Minirin 0.2mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Minirin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Minirin 0.2mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Minirin 0.2mg Tablet for the treatment of diabetes insipidus and/or bed-wetting.
- Limit the amount of fluids you drink with this medication.
- Minirin 0.2mg 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
Interaction with drugs
Taking Minirin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may cause increased water retention and/or low blood sodium levels in body.
Caution is advised when taking Desmopressin with Chlorpromazine. Your doctor may monitor
Concurrent use may cause increased water retention and/or low blood sodium levels in body.
Caution is advised when taking Desmopressin with Chlorpromazine. Your doctor may monitor
Concurrent use may cause increased water retention and/or low blood sodium levels in body.
Caution is advised when taking Desmopressin with Citalopram. Your doctor may monitor you
Concurrent use may cause increased water retention and/or low blood sodium levels in body.
Caution is advised when taking Desmopressin with Aceclofenac. Your doctor may monitor yo
Patient concerns
FAQs
What precautions do I need to take while on Minirin 0.2mg Tablet?
Follow all the instructions given by your doctor strictly. Restrict water intake after taking Minirin 0.2mg 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 0.2mg Tablet to my child for bedwetting?
Minirin 0.2mg 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 0.2mg Tablet or not.
Does Minirin 0.2mg Tablet cure bed wetting?
No, Minirin 0.2mg 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 0.2mg Tablet make you gain weight?
No, Minirin 0.2mg Tablet itself does not cause weight gain. Minirin 0.2mg 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 0.2mg Tablet a diuretic?
No, Minirin 0.2mg 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 0.2mg Tablet be taken?
Minirin 0.2mg 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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Country of origin: Switzerland
Expires on or after: October, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: October, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Minirin 0.2mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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