Acute mountain sickness

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Me, my wife and 8 yr old child are planning to visit Leh next month. I wanted to ask if diamox is a good option to treat acute mountain sickness and what dosage should we consume. Also if it is safe for a 8 year old child. If possible kindly suggest a safer alternative to Diamox.

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician 40 yrs exp Vadodara Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sushma Shah

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HELLO, FOR LEH RECOMMENDED DOSEIS 250 mg in TWO DIVIDED DOSE TWO DAYS BEFORE TO JOURNEY PAEDIATRIC DOSE IS SAME N CAN BE GIVEN SAME AS ADULT. O.K, BYE.

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