Drugs

Several drugs can be used to reduce wetting. These are not a cure and simply improve the child’s chances of being dry.

Desmopressin

This may have been prescribed by your GP. See desmopressin advice. We use this primarily to improve night-time wetting on nights the child spends away from home (e.g. school trips, camp). It reduces the amount of urine produced overnight

Oxybutynin

This can help with day-time wetting and urgency and occasionally helps with night-time wetting. It works by adjusting the bladder’s sensitivity allowing the child to hold more urine. This is not generally prescribed by the GP, but we will review the need for the medication in clinic.

Movicol

This is used to treat constipation. It ensures that water is retained within the bowel, thereby reducing constipation. The medication is available from your GP if your child is constipated.

Lactulose and Senna

These can also be used to treat constipation. The lactulose softens the stool and the senna stimulates bowel opening. Your GP may wish to prescribe this medication if your child is constipated.

Enuresis Alarm

These alarms work by waking your child immediately when they are wet at night. This provides feedback to the child which encourages them to hold more urine in their bladder.

They work best on children who are over 7 years and who are engaged in the process of getting dry.We will review your child in clinic to assess whether an alarm is needed. Please note we do not offer alarms to children under 7 years as the rate of success is much lower.

They are available from shops, by mail order and over the internet. They are not cheap. We have a stock of alarms, but our alarms are very much more expensive because they are used by many individuals. We have a strict policy on returning the alarm when it is no longer needed or if there is no improvement after 3 months. Failure to return an alarm is theft. Your GP and health visitor will be informed to encourage you to return our alarm.

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