Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml

Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml is primarily used as replacement therapy in central cranial diabetes insipidus. It is also used to manage temporary polyuria (extreme urination) or polydipsia (extreme thirst) after head trauma or surgery in the pituitary gland.

Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml contains Desmopressin, which mimics the natural hormone vasopressin and works by reabsorbing water from the kidneys, which controls excessive thirst and urination. Thus, it prevents dehydration. 

Common side effects of Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml include conjunctivitis/red eyes, weakness, headache, nasal congestion/stuffy nose, rhinitis/runny nose, nosebleeds, nausea, and upset stomach. If the side effects persist or worsen, seek a doctor's advice.

Let your doctor know if you have severe kidney disease, hyponatremia (low sodium levels), excessive fluid intake, high blood pressure, heart problems/failure, swelling or scarring of the nasal lining, or illnesses that cause fluid/mineral imbalance.

Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml is used in the treatment of central cranial diabetes insipidus, polyuria, and polydipsia. The detailed uses of Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml are as follows:

• Treat central diabetes insipidus: Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml replaces the natural antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) to reduce excessive urination and thirst caused by a deficiency in this hormone.
• Manage nocturnal polyuria (frequent nighttime urination): Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml helps adults who wake up multiple times at night to urinate by decreasing urine production during sleep.

• It is advised to use Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml once daily; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
• Read the instructions on the label before using. Prime the nozzle, if required. Blow your nose. Tilt your head back and insert the tip of the nozzle into your nostril. Spray into the nostril while breathing in slightly. When pressing down the pump, apply even pressure and press down quickly to produce a consistent spray. Repeat the same process for another nostril if required.
• Wipe off the tip with a clean tissue and replace the cap.

• Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml is used to control excessive thirst and urination caused by an imbalance in the body’s water regulation.
• It contains Desmopressin, a synthetic analogue of vasopressin, which acts as an antidiuretic hormone to maintain the body’s fluid balance.
• Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml works by reducing the amount of water excreted in the urine, helping the body retain necessary fluids and prevent dehydration.
• It helps restore normal urine output and regulate fluid levels, improving comfort and hydration.
• By mimicking the natural hormone vasopressin, it provides effective control over frequent urination and excessive thirst.

• Before starting Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml, let your doctor know if you have any history of allergic reactions to antidiuretic hormones, severe kidney disease, hyponatremia (low sodium levels in your body), excessive fluid intake, high blood pressure, heart failure, illnesses that cause fluid/mineral imbalance (cystic fibrosis), or fluid retention.
• Please consult your doctor before starting Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a breastfeeding mother.
• Alcohol consumption may interfere with the working of Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml; hence, it is advised to limit or avoid its intake.
• Repressin 0.1 mg/ml Intranasal Solution 5 ml should be used in children only when prescribed by the doctor.