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Desmopressin

Desmopressin Dosage

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmDConnie Zheng, PharmD
Reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, Connie Zheng, PharmD
Last reviewed on October 6, 2023

The average cost for 60 tablets of 0.2mg of Desmopressin is $35.79 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 69.92% off the average retail price of $119.00.

tabletTablet

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

0.1mg

60 tablets

$28.46

$0.47

0.2mg

60 tablets

$35.79

$0.60

nasal sprayNasal spray

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

5ml of 0.01%

1 nasal spray

$51.44

$51.44

vialVial

Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

1ml of 4mcg/ml

1 vial

$17.98

$17.98

10ml of 4mcg/ml

1 vial

$140.85

$140.85

Typical dosage for Desmopressin

Central diabetes insipidus

  • Adults and children ages 4 years and older: The typical starting dose is 0.05 mg by mouth twice daily. Your provider will adjust your dose as needed. The typical dose ranges from 0.1 mg to 0.8 mg daily total, split into 2 to 3 smaller doses, and taken throughout the day.

Bedwetting

  • Children ages 6 years and older: The typical starting dose is 0.2 mg by mouth at bedtime. Your provider might raise your dose as needed. The maximum dose is 0.6 mg at bedtime.

Nocturia (Brand name Nocdurna only)

  • Females (adult): The typical dose is 27.7 mcg dissolved under the tongue, an hour before bedtime.
  • Males (adult): The typical dose is 55.3 mcg dissolved under the tongue, an hour before bedtime.

Desmopressin is also available as an injection to treat diabetes insipidus, hemophilia A, and von Willebrand’s disease. It can be injected into the veins (IV) or under your skin by a healthcare provider.

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