Pamabrom

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

Pamabrom is used to relieve bloating, swelling, feelings of fullness, and other signs of water weight gain related to menstrual symptoms.

Pamabrom may also be used for other 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 pamabrom 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 taking pamabrom.

Pamabrom will make you urinate more than usual. This means the medicine is working.

Stop taking pamabrom 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 using.

You should not use pamabrom 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 pamabrom if you have other medical conditions, especially:

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

It is not known whether pamabrom 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 notice any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects of pamabrom may include:

• gold-colored urine (this is a normal side effect of pamabrom and not a cause for concern).

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

Since pamabrom is taken as needed, you might not have a dosing schedule. If you do have a schedule, take the missed dose 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 restrictions 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 stop using.