Diurex

Caffeine · Tablet, Film Coated · Oral

Over the counter Central Nervous System Stimulant Methylxanthine

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each pill) Caffeine Anhydrous, 100 mg

Purpose

Purpose Diuretic

Uses

Uses For the relief of temporary: water retention bloating swelling full feeling fatigue associated with the premenstrual and menstrual periods.

Warnings

Warnings

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use if taking any other medications under 18 years of age. Do not give to children under 12 years of age.

When using this product

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 two cups of coffee.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last for more than ten consecutive days.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions Read all package directions and warnings before use. Use only as directed. Adults: Two (2) pills (200 mg maximum strength) every 3 to 4 hours while symptoms persist, not to exceed 8 pills in a 24 hour period. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. Recommended for use by normally healthy adults only.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients Acacia, calcium carbonate, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Yellow No. 10 Lake, ethyl vanillin, FD&C Blue No. 1 Lake, FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium silicate, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, stearic acid, titanium dioxide.

Questions?

Questions? 1-800-792-2582

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc. (revised Jun 8, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Diurex NDC products (4)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
52389-155Caffeine 100 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
52389-249Pamabrom 50 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
52389-306Magnesium Salicylate 162.5 mg/1; Caffeine 50 mg/1
Tablet, Coated
Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
52389-656Caffeine 100 mg/1
Tablet, Film Coated
Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Diurex used for?

Uses For the relief of temporary: water retention bloating swelling full feeling fatigue associated with the premenstrual and menstrual periods.

Who makes Diurex?

Diurex is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Kobayashi Healthcare International, Inc..