Minis Tablet 0.1 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 one week, increase the dose to 0.2mg; if the effect remains insufficient, the dose may be increased at one-week intervals up to 0.4mg. Discontinue treatment if there is no clinical effect within 4 weeks after determining the dose. Initiation of treatment with this medicine is not recommended in patients aged 65 years or older. In elderly patients who require treatment, closely monitor serum sodium levels, etc. (See section 5. General Precautions in Precautions for Use.)

Child dose

Primary nocturnal enuresis (aged 5 years and older): Administer 0.2mg of desmopressin acetate orally at bedtime. If the effect is insufficient, the dose may be increased up to 0.4mg. Whether to continue treatment should be determined after 3 months of administration, following a treatment-free period of at least 1 week.

This medication can cause hyponatremia and fluid overload; therefore, elderly patients and those with certain medical conditions should be cautious and only drink water to the point of thirst. Patients with allergies to this medication, severe renal impairment, heart failure, or habitual excessive urine output should not take this medication. Extra caution should be taken when using this medication in patients with hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, chronic kidney diseases, pregnant women, children, and elderly patients. This medication can cause serious side effects such as coma, seizures, and weight gain, so if any unusual symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a physician is required. Fluid intake should be restricted for some time before and after taking this medication, as failure to comply may increase the risk of fluid retention or hyponatremia. This medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers about any current medications. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should carefully consider the effects on the fetus or infant before using this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms such as headache, nausea, seizures, and loss of consciousness may occur, so immediate medical treatment should be sought if any of these symptoms appear.

• coma
• seizures
• weight gain
• hyponatremia
• emotional disturbances
• headache
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• allergic skin reactions
• dizziness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

White oval tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle