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- The proper way to use
- Precautions to keep in mind
- Common known side effects
The proper way to use
Use this medicine only as directed. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.
For patients using the nasal solution form of this medicine:
- This medicine usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using this medicine.
- Do not use the nasal spray more times than the number indicated on the label. If you do, you may not receive the correct amount of medicine.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For nasal dosage form (nasal solution):
- For preventing or controlling diabetes insipidus (water diabetes):
- Adults and teenagers—10 to 40 mcg - used as a single dose or it may be divided into two or three doses a day.
- Children 3 months to 12 years of age— The dose is usually 0.05 to 0.3 milliliters (mL) inhaled in each nostril one or two times a day.
- Children up to 3 months of age—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For controlling bed-wetting:
- Adults, teenagers, and children 6 years of age or older—At first, 20 mcg inhaled into each nostril at bedtime. Then, your doctor may change the dose to 10 to 40 mcg a day.
- Children up to 6 years of age—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For preventing or controlling diabetes insipidus (water diabetes):
- For oral dosage form (tablets):
- For preventing or controlling diabetes insipidus (water diabetes):
- Adults, teenagers, and children—At first, 0.05 milligram (mg) two times a day. Then, your doctor may change the dose to 0.1 to 0.8 mg. The dose may be divided into several doses a day.
- For controlling bed-wetting:
- Adults, teenagers, and children 6 years of age or older—At first, 0.2 mg once a day at bedtime. Then, your doctor may increase the dose to as much as 0.6 mg a day.
- Children up to 6 years of age—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For preventing or controlling diabetes insipidus (water diabetes):
- For parenteral dosage form (injection):
- For preventing or controlling frequent urination:
- Adults and teenagers—2 to 4 mcg injected into a muscle, vein, or under the skin. This dose is usually divided into two doses a day, one given in the morning, and the other given in the evening.
- Children—0.4 mcg or 0.025 mcg per kg (0.011 mcg per pound) of body weight injected into a muscle, vein, or under the skin once a day.
- For treating some bleeding problems such as hemophilia or von Willebrand's disease:
- Adults, teenagers, and children 11 months of age or older weighing more than 10 kg (22 pounds)—The dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. It is usually 0.3 mcg per kg (0.14 mcg per pound) of body weight mixed in 50 milliliters (mL) of 0.9% sodium chloride. This solution is injected into a vein slowly over fifteen to thirty minutes. Your doctor may repeat this treatment if needed.
- Children 3 months of age or older weighing 10 kg (22 pounds) or less—The dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. It is usually 0.3 mcg per kg (0.14 mcg per pound) of body weight mixed in 10 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride. This solution is injected into a vein slowly over fifteen to thirty minutes. Your doctor may repeat this treatment if needed.
- Children up to 11 months of age—Use is not recommended.
- For preventing or controlling frequent urination:
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Has a bulleted list describing how to handle missed doses for various possible dosing schedules.
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Store as directed on the label or by your health care professional.
