Proper Use
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
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For oral dosage form (tablets):
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For congestive heart failure:
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Adults—At first, 250 to 375 milligrams (mg) once a day in the morning. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For edema caused by other medicines:
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Adults—250 to 375 milligrams (mg) once a day for one or 2 days, with a rest day in between.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For mountain sickness:
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Adults—500 to 1000 milligrams (mg) in divided doses, taken 24 to 48 hours before climbing, then continue for 48 hours while on high altitude or as needed.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For open-angle glaucoma:
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Adults—At first, 250 milligrams (mg) per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 1 gram (g) per day.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For secondary and acute closed-angle glaucoma:
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Adults—250 milligrams (mg) every 4 hours or 2 times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For seizures (acetazolamide alone):
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Adults—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. Usual dose is 8 to 30 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight, taken in divided doses. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 1 gram (g) per day.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For seizures (in combination with other anticonvulsants):
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Adults—250 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
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Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
Portions of this document last updated: March 01, 2024
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