Desonix Oral Dissolving Film 0.2 mg (Desmopressin Acetate)

Adult dose

Treatment of nocturia associated with nocturnal polyuria (adults only): Administer 0.1mg of desmopressin acetate orally at bedtime. If the effect is insufficient after 1 week, increase the dose to 0.2mg. If the effect remains insufficient, the dose may be increased at 1-week intervals up to 0.4mg. Discontinue treatment if there is no clinical effect within 4 weeks after dose titration. Immediately after removing this medicine from its individual package, place it on the tongue, allow it to dissolve, and take it without water. This medicine is an orally disintegrating tablet. Once it has dissolved, do not keep it in the mouth; swallow it immediately.

Child dose

Age 5 years and older: Administer 0.2mg of desmopressin acetate orally at bedtime. If the effect is insufficient, the dose may be increased to 0.4mg. Whether to continue treatment should be determined 3 months after starting administration, after withholding treatment for at least 1 week.

This medication helps regulate the body's fluid balance. When using this medication, it is especially important for older individuals or those with certain health conditions to avoid excessive water intake to prevent the risk of hyponatremia or water intoxication that could lead to coma. Patients with known allergies to this medication or those with certain kidney diseases, heart failure, or those taking diuretics should not use it. Additionally, individuals with hypertension or chronic kidney disease, as well as pregnant women, children, and elderly individuals should exercise more caution while using this medication, and the doctor may frequently check the sodium levels in the blood as necessary. During treatment with this medication, fluid intake should be strictly limited; otherwise, symptoms such as headache, nausea, weight gain, and, in severe cases, seizures may occur. Possible side effects include allergic reactions, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, and skin rash; in severe cases, coma or seizures may occur, so it is important to consult a doctor immediately if any abnormal symptoms arise. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking any other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should exercise caution regarding the effects this medication may have on the fetus or newborn, and if breastfeeding, discontinuing breastfeeding is recommended. In case of overdose, symptoms of water retention and hyponatremia may appear, so if symptoms are severe, seek medical attention immediately.

• Stupor
• seizures
• weight gain
• water intoxication
• hyponatremia
• allergic reactions
• mood disorders
• headache
• abdominal pain
• nausea

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is recommended to store the medication at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink or light pink rectangular oral dissolving film

Package unit

(1 film/packaged in aluminum foil)×15