Minirin Melt is a medicine containing desmopressin acetate, a synthetically produced copy of the hormone vasopressin called desmopressin. Vasopressin is normally produced by the hypothalamus gland and stored in the pituitary gland. These glands are situated in the brain. Desmopressin found in Minirin Melts helps to regulate the amount of fluid in a person’s body.

Minirin Melt (and other forms of Minirin including Tablets and Spray) is used to treat cranial diabetes insipidus and bed wetting. Minirin melt is medicine which is placed under the tongue.

For more information, see Minirin Melt.

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