diamox tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
๐คฐ Pregnancy Category C
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 22, 2026
What is diamox tablet used for?
diamox tablet (Acetazolamide (250mg)) is used to treat OPHTHAL. It contains Acetazolamide (250mg), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Acetazolamide (250mg)
- Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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๐ diamox tablet Uses & Benefits
- Diamox Tablet is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes.
- This pressure can be caused by or lead to an illness called glaucoma.
- If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight.
- Diamox Tablet works by decreasing the amount of fluid inside the eye.You can take Diamox Tablet with or without food.
- The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine.
- Try to take it at the same time each day.
- It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to.
- Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well.The most common side effect is headache.
- Other side effects include feeling tired, dizziness, and taste change.
- Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away.
- It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine.
- This drug is not recommended during pregnancy and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Acetazolamide (250mg) |
| Brand Name | diamox tablet |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take diamox tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of diamox tablet
- Tingling sensation of extremity
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Taste change
- Vomiting
- Blood in urine
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Ringing in ear
- Nausea
- Polyuria
- Transient myopia
- Metabolic acidosis
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Red spots or bumps
- Dark colored stool
- Glycosuria
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Flaccid paralysis
- Photosensitivity
- Convulsion
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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๐ Substitutes for diamox tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Acetazolamide (250mg)):
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opt tabletSearch Orbis Pharmaceuticals โน7.25 88.8% CHEAPER
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actamide 250mg tabletMicro Labs Ltd โน16.80 74.1% CHEAPER
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zac 250mg tabletOscar Remedies Pvt Ltd โน26.00 59.9% CHEAPER
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actazid 250mg tabletOrtin Laboratories Ltd โน30.00 53.8% CHEAPER
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esmide 250mg tabletEssential Pharmaceuticals โน33.00 49.1% CHEAPER
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o mide 250mg tabletOptho Remedies Pvt Ltd โน34.00 47.6% CHEAPER
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iomide 250mg tabletHicare Pharma โน34.20 47.3% CHEAPER
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gatomox 250mg tabletCmg Biotech Pvt Ltd โน35.50 45.3% CHEAPER
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gromide 250mg tabletGrowell Vision โน35.50 45.3% CHEAPER
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acetazide 250mg tabletIkon Remedies Pvt Ltd โน36.02 44.5% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.