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Indications & Uses
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults : Initially 250 mg (1 tablet) 4 times daily. Dose should be adjusted later with individual need. Children : ½ to 2 tablets in divided doses. In intraocular pressure: 1 tablet 6 hourly. In acute condition, dose should be started with 2 tablets followed by 1 tablet 6 hourly or as directed by the physician
Side Effects
Common side effects include headache, drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, loss of appetite, increased urination, difficulty sleeping, and stomach upset.
Cautions & Contraindications
Contraindications
Acetazolamide should not be used by patients with significant kidney or liver disease or impaired kidney/liver function, or when blood sodium or potassium levels are low. It is also not recommended for patients with chronic angle-closure glaucoma that is not accompanied by congestion.