{"product_id":"acetazolamide-250mg-tablets-altitude-sickness","title":"Acetazolamide 250mg Tablets","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcetazolamide 250mg Tablets is a treatment used for altitude sickness where clinically appropriate. It contains Acetazolamide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitability depends on your symptoms, medical history, current medicines, allergies, previous treatment and pregnancy or breastfeeding considerations where relevant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- How to use --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible__content accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse Acetazolamide 250mg Tablets exactly as directed by your pharmacist, prescriber or the patient information leaflet supplied with the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe treatment schedule for altitude sickness is: 125 mg twice daily. Do not change the dose, frequency or duration unless advised by a clinician.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor altitude-illness prevention the prescribed dose is commonly 125 mg twice daily. If 250 mg tablets are supplied, only split a tablet when the specific product is suitable for splitting and this has been directed by the prescriber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA trial for 1 to 2 days before travel is recommended to assess tolerability. Common effects include tingling, increased urination, nausea, headache and taste disturbance. Review sulphonamide allergy, kidney and liver disease, electrolyte disorders, kidney stones, pregnancy and interacting medicines before treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf symptoms of altitude sickness worsen, do not respond as expected or you develop a serious reaction, stop and seek appropriate clinical advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Main Ingredients --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMain Ingredients\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible__content accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcetazolamide 250mg Tablets contains Acetazolamide as the main active ingredient or treatment component.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact formulation, excipients, device components or inactive ingredients can vary by manufacturer and pack supplied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways check the patient information leaflet or product instructions supplied with your specific pack, particularly if you have known allergies or intolerances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Side Effects \u0026 Cautions --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSide Effects \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible__content accordion__content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTingling, increased urination, taste disturbance, nausea, fatigue and dizziness can occur. Kidney or liver disease, electrolyte disturbance, sulphonamide hypersensitivity and important interactions require review.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA trial for 1 to 2 days before travel is recommended to assess tolerability. Common effects include tingling, increased urination, nausea, headache and taste disturbance. Review sulphonamide allergy, kidney and liver disease, electrolyte disorders, kidney stones, pregnancy and interacting medicines before treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcetazolamide does not replace acclimatisation. Never ascend to sleep higher while symptoms are present. Severe or worsening symptoms, confusion, inability to walk normally or breathlessness at rest require immediate descent and emergency assessment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStop treatment and seek urgent medical help for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, collapse or another severe allergic reaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitability is confirmed through clinical assessment. Prescription medicine is supplied only where clinically appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"POM","offers":[{"title":"1 pack","offer_id":53440231965008,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/8106\/5040\/files\/Acetazolamide250mgTablets.png?v=1787441278","url":"https:\/\/i-prescribe.co.uk\/products\/acetazolamide-250mg-tablets-altitude-sickness","provider":"I Prescribe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}