Diurex Water Capsules

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

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

Diurex Water Capsules 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, start taking Diurex Water Capsules 5 or 6 days before you expect your menstrual period to start. Continue using the medicine until you feel 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 Water Capsules.

Diurex Water Capsules will make you urinate more than usual. This means that the medicine is working.

Stop taking Diurex Water Capsules 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 medications you are taking.

You should not use Diurex Water Capsules 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 Water Capsules if you have other medical conditions, especially:

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

It is not known whether Diurex Water Capsules 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; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects of Diurex Water Capsules may include:

• gold-colored urine (this is a normal side effect of Diurex Water Capsules and is 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 Water Capsules is taken as needed, you might not follow a regular dosing schedule. If you do have a schedule and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

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

Follow your doctor's instructions about 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.