Patient Leaflet Updated 02-May-2023 | Aspire Pharma Ltd
Desmopressin Melt 120 micrograms oral lyophilisate Desmopressing Melt 240 micrograms oral lyophilisate
Desmopressin Melt 120 micrograms oral lyophilisate
Desmopressin Melt 240 micrograms oral lyophilisate
desmopressin acetate
Important things that you need to know:
Now read the rest of this leaflet. It includes other important information on the safe and effective use of this medicine.
1. What Desmopressin Melt is and what it is used for
2. Before you take Desmopressin Melt
3. How to take Desmopressin Melt
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Desmopressin Melt
6. Contents of the pack and other information
Desmopressin Melts are oral lyophilisates, they look like tablets but are much softer and lighter. Intended for sublingual use (to be placed under the tongue where they will dissolve completely). They are referred to as Desmopressin Melt(s) or melt(s) in this leaflet.
Desmopressin Melt is available in two strengths: 120 or 240 micrograms. It contains Desmopressin acetate, an antidiuretic (reduces urine production).
Desmopressin Melt is used:
There are general restrictions, precautions and warnings which apply to all patients using Desmopressin Melt.
Do not take Desmopressin Melt if you:
You should avoid drinking large amounts of fluid while you are being treated with Desmopressin Melt, as this could lead to a build up of water which dilutes the salt in the body. This is a serious problem and may lead to convulsions.
Please consult your doctor before taking Desmopressin Melt if you:
While taking Desmopressin Melt:
Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you:
If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, please inform your doctor before you take Desmopressin Melt, as blood pressure monitoring is recommended due to the increased risk of pre-eclampsia (a condition in pregnant women that can cause serious complications).
Symptoms of pre-eclampsia include high blood pressure, oedema (swelling due to the build up of fluid).
It is important to use your medicine as directed by your doctor. Desmopressin Melt is intended for sublingual use (to be placed under the tongue where it will dissolve completely.
1. Completely remove the end tab of a blister strip by tearing along the perforations, starting from the corner with the hand symbol.
2. Now remove one blister from the strip by tearing along the perforations.
3. Remove the foil on each blister, starting at the corner with the printed arrow, by peeling off the foil in the direction of the arrow.
4. Carefully take a melt out of its blister. Place the melt under the tongue and allow it to dissolve completely.
5. If a melt breaks into more than two pieces while you are taking it out of its blister, do not take the broken pieces. Take a melt from another blister.
Do NOT take more than the prescribed dose in any 24 hour period.
If you have the impression that the effect of Desmopressin Melt is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
The usual starting dose is one Desmopressin Melt 120 micrograms sublingually (under the tongue) at bedtime. Depending on how well the bedwetting is controlled, your doctor may increase the dose to either two Desmopressin Melts 120 micrograms or one Desmopressin Melt 240 micrograms sublingually (under the tongue) at bedtime. The need for continued treatment is normally checked every three months.
If you take more Desmopressin Melts than you should, talk to your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Do not take double doses to make up for forgotten doses. Take the next dose at the usual time.
Like all medicines Desmopressin Melt can have side effects.
You should avoid drinking large amounts of fluid while you are being treated with Desmopressin Melt, as this could lead to a build up of water which dilutes the salt in the body. This is a serious problem and may lead to convulsions.
If you experience one or more of these side effects or any other undesirable effects, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.
Most people using Desmopressin Melt find it causes them no problems. However, common side effects can include:
Very rare cases of emotional disorders including aggression in children have also been reported.
If you experience one or more of these side effects or any other undesirable effects, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme (www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard). By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep Desmopressin Melt out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture and light.
Do not take this medicine after the expiry date on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
If you are unsure about the storage, ask your pharmacist. It is best to return all old and unused medicines to your pharmacist for safe disposal.
The melts are flat, round and white. Each melt is marked on one side with two or three drops, indicating a strength of 120 or 240 micrograms respectively.
Each carton contains blister strips of 10 melts per strip.
Pack size: 10, 30 or 100 oral lyophilisates.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Desmopressin Melt 120 micrograms oral lyophilisate
PL 03194/0120
Desmopressin Melt 240 micrograms oral lyophilisate
PL 03194/0121
This leaflet was last revised in March 2017.
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