Diurex Aquagels

Diurex Aquagels is a diuretic (water pill). It helps you urinate more.

Diurex Aquagels is used to treat bloating, swelling, feelings of fullness, and other signs of water weight gain related to menstrual symptoms.

Diurex Aquagels may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

For best results, begin taking Diurex Aquagels 5 or 6 days before you expect your menstrual period to start. Keep using the medicine until you get relief from symptoms, or until your period ends.

Do not take more than 4 doses of pamabrom in a 24-hour period.

Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water each day while you are taking Diurex Aquagels.

Diurex Aquagels will cause you to urinate more than usual. This is a sign that the medicine is working.

Stop taking Diurex Aquagels and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 10 days of treatment.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not remove a pill from the blister pack until you are ready to take the medicine.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you are taking.

You should not use Diurex Aquagels if you are allergic to it, or if you are unable to urinate.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use Diurex Aquagels if you have other medical conditions, especially:

• kidney disease;
• heart disease; or
• high blood pressure.

It is not known whether Diurex Aquagels will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether pamabrom passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give this medicine to a child or teenager without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects of Diurex Aquagels may include:

• gold-colored urine (a normal side effect of Diurex Aquagels and not a cause for concern).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since Diurex Aquagels is taken as needed, you may not have a dosing schedule. If you do have a schedule, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Follow your doctor's advice regarding any limits on food, drinks, or activities.

Other drugs may interact with pamabrom, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform each of your health care providers about all medicines you are currently using and any medicine you begin or discontinue.