Drug Facts
| Active ingredient | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Caffeine, 50 mg | Diuretic |
| Magnesium Salicylate (NSAID)*, 162.5 mg (Present as 202 mg of the Tetrahydrate) *Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug | Analgesic (pain reliever) |
Uses
For temporary relief of temporary water weight gain, bloat, swelling, full feeling, fatigue, minor aches and pains associated with the premenstrual and menstrual periods.
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.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
Ask a doctor before use if
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn, you have high blood pressure
- heart disease, liver cirrhosis or kidney disease
- you are taking a diuretic.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout or arthritis
- taking any other drug.
When using this product, limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods or beverages because too much caffeine may cause:
- nervousness
- irritability
- sleeplessness
- occasional rapid heart beat.
The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as one cup of coffee.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feel faint
- vomit blood
- have bloody or black stools
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- any new symptoms appear
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
Directions
- Read all package directions and warnings before use and use only as directed.
- Adults: Two (2) pills every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed eight 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: The appearance of blue-tinted urine, which may occur after taking Diurex Water Pills, is a normal and temporary effect.
Other Information
Magnesium content: 20 mg/pill, Calcium content: 10 mg/pill **Contents sealed: Each DIUREX blue colored, round shaped pill bears the identifying mark "ALVA" and is sealed in a clear plastic blister with a foil backing. Do not use if seal appears broken or if product contents do not match product description.
- Serious side effects associated with the use of this product may be reported to the phone number provided under Questions? below.
Inactive Ingredients
Acacia*, Calcium Carbonate*, Corn Starch, Crosprovidone*, Dicalcium Phosphate*, FD&C Blue #1 Lake, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin*, Methylene Blue, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mineral Oil*, Polyethylene Glycol, Polysorbate*, Shellac*, Silica, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid, Talc*, Titanium Dioxide, Triacetin*. *Contains one or more of these ingredients.
Questions or Comments?
1-800-792-2582 www.diurex.com




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