Caffeine, magnesium salicylate
Brand names: Diurex Water Pills
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.
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.
Dosage forms & strengths
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.
Ingredients
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 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.