Dapsone Tablets
Developed to mitigate bacterial and inflammatory skin lesions to support healthy dermal integrity and alleviate chronic itching.
Dapsone Tablets details
- Conditions
- Leprosy · Dermatitis Herpetiformis · Acne Vulgaris
- Alternative names
- aczone
- Therapeutic class
- Sulfone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Topical Acne Agent
- Known off-label uses
- pneumocystis pneumonia prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- severe hypersensitivity to dapsone
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- methaemoglobinaemia; haemolytic anaemia; local skin irritation
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; Trimethoprim; Probenecid
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and children over twelve years.
Serious side effects
agranulocytosis, requires immediate medical attention; severe peripheral neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate bacterial and inflammatory skin lesions to support healthy dermal integrity and alleviate chronic itching.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits synthesis of dihydrofolic acid inside target microbes and reduces inflammatory myeloperoxidase activity.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Dapsone Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Dapsone, rather than under a brand.
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