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Diamox TM
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Active ingredients: acetazolamide
Brand name
(ARTG)
: DIAMOX acetazolamide 250mg tablet bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For adjunctive treatment of oedema due to congestive heart failure; drug induced oedema; centrencephalic epilepsies (petit mal, unlocalised seizures); chronic simple (open angle) glaucoma, secondary glaucoma and preoperatively in acute angle closure glaucoma where delay of surgery is desired in order to lower intraocular pressure.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- A white, round, convex tablet, one side plain, the other side scored into quarters.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100 tablets pack
- 250 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient acetazolamide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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