Drug class
Central Nervous System Stimulant [EPC]; Central Nervous System Stimulation [PE]; Methylxanthine [EPC]; Xanthines [CS]
Uses
Uses For temporary relief of temporary water retention bloat swelling full feeling fatigue minor aches and pains associated with the premenstrual and menstrual periods.
Warnings
Warnings Reye's Syndrome: Children and teenagers should not use this product for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye's Syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin. Allergy alert: Magnesium Salicylate may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: hives facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or others] have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take more or for a longer time than directed.
Dosage & administration
Directions Read all package directions and warnings before use and use only as directed. Adults: Two (2) pills every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist, not to exceed eight (8) pills per day. Start taking 5 or 6 days before onset of period and continue until desired relief is obtained or end of period. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. For use by normally healthy adults only. Persons under 18 years of age should use only as directed by a doctor. Note: DIUREX Water Pills will not discolor urine.
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each pill) Caffeine, 50 mg Magnesium Salicylate (NSAID)*, 162.5 mg (Present as 202 mg of the Tetrahydrate) *Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients Acacia, calcium carbonate, corn starch, crospovidone, FD&C Blue #1 Lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, silica, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin.