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Minirin Nasal Spray is used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus and bed-wetting. This medicine helps decrease the urge to urinate and help resume more normal life-style. It is generally used in patients who cannot take the oral form of medicine.

Minirin Nasal Spray should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. Normally you should blow your nosegently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other and then sniff hard to makesure it reaches deep into the nose. Then repeat for the other nostril.

The most common side effects are irritation or discomfort to the nose and sneezing. These are usually mild but if theybother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.

It is generally a safe medicine but, before taking it, talk to your doctor about any health problems you have such as heart problems or high blood pressure (hypertension) or overactive thyroid gland or glaucoma or prostate enlargement. Let your doctor know about any other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. Ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses Of Minirin Nasal Spray:

• Diabetes insipidus
• Bed-wetting

Benefits Of Minirin

Nasal Spray

In Diabetes insipidus

Minirin Nasal Spray is given as a nasal

spray as its absorption is greatly increased when taken through the nose and

it brings about rapid action of controlling thirst and also reduces the urge to urinate often. This helps to manage these

symptoms in diabetes insipidus.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MINI

RI

N NASAL SPRAY

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult

your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Minirin

·Nasal discomfort

·Nasopharyngitis (in

flammation of the throat and nasal passages)

·Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)

·Sneezing

·Back pain

·Nosebleeds

·Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)

·Dizziness

HOW TO USE MINIRIN N

ASAL SPRAY

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Direct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away

from the cartilage

dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat

the same process for the other nostrils.

HOW MINIRIN NASAL SP

RAY WORKS

Minirin Nasal Spray is a synthetic form of vasopressin (natural hormone that bala

nces water). It is rapidly absorbed

into the bloodstream through the inner surface of the nose. Once absorbed, it works by causing reabsorption of water

from the kidneys which controls excessive thirst and urination in diabetes insipidus. It also helps dec

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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Minirin

Nasal Spray is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no

adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Minirin

Nasal Spray is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the

breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

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