Desmopressin Tablets

Desmopressin tablets are used to treat conditions linked to excessive urine production, including bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) in children over 5 years old and frequent night-time urination (nocturia) in adults. The medicine contains desmopressin, a synthetic version of the body's natural antidiuretic hormone, which regulates how much urine the kidneys produce during the night.

Many people experience disrupted sleep due to repeated trips to the toilet or bedwetting episodes. Desmopressin tablets reduce urine volume overnight, allowing the bladder to stay comfortably full until morning. This improves night-time urination control and restores more settled sleep routines. You can order Desmopressin tablets online from Pharmacy Planet following a short and free online consultation.

Desmopressin tablets contain desmopressin acetate, an antidiuretic hormone analogue. Unlike natural vasopressin, desmopressin does not act on blood vessels, so its effect on blood pressure and circulation is minimal at therapeutic doses. Desmopressin tablets are prescribed for conditions where the body produces too much urine, particularly during the night.

Common uses of Desmopressin tablets include:

• Bedwetting treatment for children over 5 years old with nocturnal enuresis.
• Night-time urination control in adults with nocturia.
• Central diabetes insipidus, a condition causing excessive thirst and urine production.

Desmopressin works by mimicking the body's antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which controls water regulation in the kidneys. At night, some people do not release enough ADH, leading to excess urine production while asleep. Desmopressin tablets increase water reabsorption in the kidneys and reduce urine volume for up to 6 to 14 hours. This action prevents the bladder from filling too quickly overnight and reduces bedwetting episodes and night-time bathroom visits. By restoring normal night-time urine control, Desmopressin tablets improve sleep quality and daily confidence.

Always take Desmopressin tablets exactly as prescribed by your pharmacist.

Important Guidance for Use:

• Swallow the tablet whole or divide it in half as advised.
• Do not take Desmopressin tablets with food, as food reduces absorption.
• Take the dose at bedtime unless otherwise directed.
• Limit fluid intake from one hour before taking the tablet until the following morning.
• Monitor body weight and attend blood tests if requested by your prescriber.

Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting):

• Children over 5 years: 200 micrograms (0.2 mg) at bedtime; may be increased to 400 micrograms (0.4 mg) if needed.
• Treatment is reviewed every three months with a short break to reassess need.

Nocturia (Frequent Night-time Urination):

• Adults: 100 micrograms (0.1 mg) at bedtime; may be increased gradually up to 400 micrograms (0.4 mg).
• Treatment should be stopped if symptoms do not improve after four weeks.

Central Diabetes Insipidus:

• Adults and children: 100 micrograms (0.1 mg) three times daily. Dosage adjustments are made based on response.

Desmopressin tablets may be suitable for:

• Children over 5 years old with persistent bedwetting.
• Adults with nocturnal enuresis or night-time urination control problems.
• Patients diagnosed with central diabetes insipidus.

Desmopressin tablets are not suitable for:

• Children under 5 years of age.
• Adults over 65 years for nocturia treatment.
• People with low blood sodium levels.
• People with moderate to severe kidney disease.
• Anyone allergic to desmopressin or tablet ingredients.

During treatment, restrict fluids as advised, follow monitoring instructions carefully, and ensure treatment is reviewed every 3 months. Parents and carers should closely supervise fluid intake in children.

Like all medicines, Desmopressin tablets can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.

Very Common Side Effects:

• Headache

Common Side Effects:

• Dry mouth, abdominal pain, feeling sick, dizziness, swelling of arms or legs, weight gain, increased urinary frequency

Very Rare Side Effects:

• Emotional changes in children, allergic reactions

Serious Reactions Requiring Urgent Medical Attention:

• Severe headache with nausea, unexplained rapid weight gain, swelling of the face/lips/tongue/throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, seizures or loss of consciousness

Desmopressin tablets are widely used because they reduce urine volume overnight, improve night-time urination control, provide effective bedwetting relief, support better sleep and daily confidence, and offer a proven ADH medication in tablet form.

You can buy Desmopressin tablets online from Pharmacy Planet, following some simple steps.

1. Complete a short online consultation about your symptoms and health.
2. One of our UK prescribers reviews your information.
3. If approved, your Desmopressin tablets are dispensed and delivered discreetly to your home.