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Nocturnal Enuresis

Nocturnal enuresis is the term used for wetting the bed during sleep. It appears alongside “bedwetting” in the listed uses of some bladder medicines, and the two words describe the same problem. It is discussed most often in children, and the same term is used when night-time wetting continues at older ages. A doctor can say whether treatment is needed at all.

Medicines used to treat Nocturnal Enuresis

Tofranil

Imipramine

25 · 50 · 75mg

Tofranil contains imipramine and is a tablet for major depressive disorder and nocturnal enuresis. It comes in several strengths and pack sizes. You see the price per tablet for each option.

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DDAVP

Desmopressin

200mcg

DDAVP desmopressin tablets are used for diabetes insipidus, bedwetting and nocturnal enuresis. This vasopressin analogue helps conserve water. It comes in one strength and several pack sizes. Each option lists its price per tablet.

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Key points

  • Nocturnal enuresis means passing urine during sleep, and it is also called bedwetting.
  • Two tablet medicines in this range list it among their uses: imipramine (Tofranil) and desmopressin (Ddavp).
  • Desmopressin tablets are also used for diabetes insipidus, while imipramine tablets are also used for major depressive disorder.

What it is

The pattern of night-time wetting differs from one person to another, and so does the reason behind it. Assessment usually looks at how often it happens, how long it has been going on, and the person’s general health. Nothing about the problem is unusual or anyone’s fault, and many people seek advice about it.

Medicines that list it as a use

Tofranil tablets contain imipramine and are available in 25mg, 50mg and 75mg strengths. Its listed uses are nocturnal enuresis and major depressive disorder.

Ddavp tablets contain desmopressin in a 200mcg strength. Its listed uses are bedwetting, nocturnal enuresis and diabetes insipidus.

Orders are prepared by licensed pharmacy partners in India and shipped to Malaysia in discreet packaging.

Safety and supervision

Both medicines affect the body beyond the bladder, so suitability is a decision for a doctor or pharmacist who knows the person’s full history, including other medicines being taken and any health conditions. Do not start, stop or change either medicine without that advice, and report anything that seems like a side effect.

When to see a doctor

If wetting at night continues, or if it is causing distress at home, a doctor can assess the pattern and explain whether medicine has a place in the plan. The same applies if the wetting has changed in character or if other symptoms have appeared alongside it.

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