Acetazolamide 250mg Tab 10's

ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

Acetazolamide

DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION?

This medicine requires a doctor's prescription. It falls under 'Prescription Only Medicine (POM).

BENEFITS AND USES:

Acetazolamide is usually used to control seizures (fits) and other problems related to the nervous system. It can also be used to help with altitude sickness prevention and treatment, to get rid of water retention (edema) and to relieve increased pressure in the eye.

DIRECTIONS:

Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medicine together with food or immediately after a meal. This lowers your chances of getting stomach discomfort, nausea or diarrhea. Do not stop taking it unless instructed by the doctor.

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE?

This medication may cause the following side effects:

• Dizziness
• Drowisness
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache

Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects. If you feel dizzy/ drowsy, do not drive or operate machinery.