Do not take Desmotabs 0.2mg:

• if you have a serious heart or kidney disease
• if you are taking diuretics (water tablets)
• if you are under 5 or over 65 years old
• if you are taking medication for high blood pressure or have been told that your blood pressure is abnormal
• if you drink unusually large quantities of fluids, including alcohol
• if you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed

Please consult your doctor before taking Desmotabs 0.2mg:

• if you have cystic fibrosis
• if you are on medication for depression or epilepsy
• if you are taking a medicine for pain and/or inflammation containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also known as NSAIDs) e.g. indomethacin
• if you are taking a medicine containing loperamide, for diarrhoea
• if you have a medical condition causing fluid and/or electrolyte imbalance
• if you have a medical condition that could be made worse by fluid and/or electrolyte disturbance.

Pregnancy:

If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, please inform your doctor before you take Desmotabs 0.2mg as blood pressure monitoring is recommended due to the increased risk of pre-eclampsia.

Symptoms of pre-eclampsia include high blood pressure, oedema (swelling due to the build up of fluid) and proteinuria (protein in the urine).

Breast-feeding:

If you are breast-feeding ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Desmotabs 0.2mg.

Taking/using other medicines:

Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or used any other medicines – even those not prescribed.