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Acute mountain sickness and travel sick
I am planning to travel to ladakh, so for precaution for acute mountain sickness and travel sickness should I take any medicine. Also which emergency medicines should I keep for travelling
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ACETAZOLAMIDE is the standard medicine used for prophylaxis of mountain sickness.
Take it low dose
125 mg twice a day
24 hours before travelling and continue for 2 days maximum.
If you report any side effects.
We have other substitutes as well.
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Hi detailed evaluation needed for prescribing Medicine
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Dr. Keerthi Murthy KS
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Consult for prescription
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