Dichlorphenamide (Oral Route)

Dichlorphenamide is used to treat inherited muscle disorders, such as primary hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, primary hypokalemic periodic paralysis, and related variants. This medicine is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

• Tablet

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of dichlorphenamide in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have falls or metabolic acidosis, which may require caution in patients receiving dichlorphenamide.

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.

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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.