FDA label
What is methazolamide used for?
The FDA-approved uses of methazolamide, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Methazolamide Tablets, USP are indicated in the treatment of ocular conditions where lowering intraocular pressure is likely to be of therapeutic benefit, such as chronic open-angle glaucoma, secondary glaucoma, and preoperatively in acute angle-closure glaucoma where lowering the intraocular pressure is desired before surgery.”
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Methazolamide, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Ajanta Pharma USA Inc. (ANDA217408). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Methazolamide Tablets, USP are indicated in the treatment of ocular conditions where lowering intraocular pressure is likely to be of therapeutic benefit, such as chronic open-angle glaucoma, secondary glaucoma, and preoperatively in acute angle-closure glaucoma where lowering the intraocular pressure is desired before surgery.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 879a3c78-24dd-41f9-8fce-5f3166b0e2f4, version 4, effective September 28, 2026. NDC 27241-246, one of 20 listings for this product.
Questions
What is methazolamide used for?
The FDA label says: “Methazolamide Tablets, USP are indicated in the treatment of ocular conditions where lowering intraocular pressure is likely to be of therapeutic benefit, such as chronic open-angle glaucoma, secondary glaucoma, and preoperatively in acute angle-closure glaucoma where lowering the intraocular pressure is desired before surgery.”
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.