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

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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 Melt 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 Melt 0.1mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Minirin Melt 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 Melt 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 Melt 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 Melt 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 Melt 0.1mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Minirin Melt 0.1mg Tablet for the treatment of diabetes insipidus and/or bed-wetting.
Limit the amount of fluids you drink with this medication.
Minirin Melt 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

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Vasopressin analogues

Patient concerns

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.

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.

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

Dr. Gopal 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 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 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

User feedback

Patients taking Minirin Melt 0.1mg Tablet

Once A Day

97%

Alternate Day

What are you using Minirin Tablet for?

Bed-wetting

78%

Diabetes insi*

22%

*Diabetes insipidus

How much was the improvement?

Average

50%

Excellent

50%

What were the side-effects while using Minirin Melt 0.1mg Tablet?

No Side Effec*

67%

Headache

33%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Minirin Tablet?

With or witho*

50%

With food

50%

*With or without food

Please rate Minirin Melt 0.1mg Tablet on price

Expensive

67%

Average

33%

FAQs

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

Follow all the instructions given by your doctor strictly. Restrict water intake after taking Minirin Melt 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 Melt 0.1mg Tablet to my child for bedwetting?

Minirin Melt 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 Melt 0.1mg Tablet or not.

Does Minirin Melt 0.1mg Tablet cure bed wetting?

No, Minirin Melt 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 Melt 0.1mg Tablet make you gain weight?

No, Minirin Melt 0.1mg Tablet itself does not cause weight gain. Minirin Melt 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 Melt 0.1mg Tablet a diuretic?

No, Minirin Melt 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 Melt 0.1mg Tablet be taken?

Minirin Melt 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.

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References

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Minirin Melt 0.1mg Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Minirin Tablet

Benefits of Minirin Tablet

In Diabetes insipidus

In Bed-wetting

Side effects of Minirin Tablet

Common side effects of Minirin

How to use Minirin Tablet

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

User feedback

FAQs

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

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

Does Minirin Melt 0.1mg Tablet cure bed wetting?

Does Minirin Melt 0.1mg Tablet make you gain weight?

Is Minirin Melt 0.1mg Tablet a diuretic?

How should Minirin Melt 0.1mg Tablet be taken?

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