Minirin Melt 60 mcg Tablet

Minirin Melt 60 mcg Tablet is a desmopressin medicine in a tablet form, with each tablet containing 60 micrograms of desmopressin. It belongs to the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) analog class and is used to help reduce excessive urination and nighttime bedwetting in appropriate patients. Minirin Melt 60 mcg Tablet works by helping the body hold on to water for a longer time, so urine output decreases. Because it is a higher-strength tablet, it should be used only when a clinician has decided it is the right fit for the person’s needs.

How it works: Desmopressin acts like a natural hormone in the body that tells the kidneys to make less urine. With Minirin Melt 60 mcg Tablet, this effect can reduce how often you need to urinate and may help control nighttime urine production.

Minirin Melt 60 mcg Tablet provides 60 micrograms per tablet, which is a higher amount than the Minirin Melt 0.1 mg Tablet listed here. A doctor may choose this strength when a smaller dose is not enough or when a specific desmopressin dose is needed for a particular patient. This tablet is not meant to be a casual starting option for everyone, because desmopressin must be matched carefully to the person’s symptoms and fluid balance.

• Nocturia due to overproduction of urine at night
• Bedwetting in selected patients
• Central diabetes insipidus
• Reduction of excessive urine volume when prescribed by a doctor

• Take the tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor; do not change the dose on your own.
• Place the tablet in the mouth and let it dissolve on the tongue; do not crush or chew it.
• Take it at the same time each day or at bedtime if your prescriber directs nighttime use.
• Limit fluids before and after taking Minirin Melt 60 mcg Tablet as instructed, because drinking too much water can be dangerous.
• Avoid taking it with a full meal if your prescriber or pharmacist advises taking it on an empty stomach for better absorption.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless told to do so.

Each Minirin Melt 60 mcg Tablet provides 60 micrograms of desmopressin. The exact dose and how often it is taken depend on the reason it was prescribed, the patient’s age, and how they respond; some people may need only one dose daily while others need a different schedule. The doctor decides the maximum daily dose for this product, and fluid restriction is often part of safe use.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Desmopressin may include:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Mild nasal or throat discomfort
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Low sodium symptoms may start with milder complaints such as bloating or nausea

• Use extra caution if you have a history of low sodium, because desmopressin can worsen hyponatremia.
• Do not drink large amounts of water while using Minirin Melt 60 mcg Tablet unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, or fluid retention issues.
• Alcohol can interfere with fluid balance and should be discussed with your clinician.
• This higher-strength tablet should be used only under medical supervision, especially in children, older adults, or people with medical problems.
• Tell your clinician about any planned surgery or illness that may affect fluid intake, vomiting, or dehydration.
• Use caution if you drive or operate machinery and feel dizzy, weak, or confused.

• Other medicines that raise the risk of low sodium, including some antidepressants and seizure medicines
• Diuretics or water pills
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Medications that affect blood pressure or fluid balance
• Alcohol

Store Minirin Melt 60 mcg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.