Dapsone

Dapsone which is also known as diaminodiphenyl sulfone or DDS for short, is an antibiotic which is commonly used in combination with rifampicin and clofazimine for the treatment of leprosy. It is also used as a second-line medication for the treatment and prevention of pneumocystis pneumonia and also in the prevention of toxoplasmosis in those patients who have poor immune function. In addition, it is also used in the treatment of acne, dermatitis herpetiformis, and other various skin related conditions. Dapsone is available both topically and by mouth. Dapsone via the mouth was one of the first medications used in the treatment of moderate to severe acne, and is still sometimes prescribed for the treatment of severe cases.

Hypersensitivity reactions occur in some patients who are on this medication. This reaction may be more frequent in patients who are receiving multiple-drug therapy. The reaction always involves a rash and may also include fever, jaundice, and eosinophilia. In general, the symptoms should occur within the first six weeks of the treatment or not at all, and may be ameliorated by corticosteroid therapy. The most common side effects of this medication are dose-related hemolysis and methemoglobinemia.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Increased Sensitivity To Light

• Itchy Rash

• Liver Inflammation

• Liver Function Abnormal

• Anemia

• Dapsone Syndrome

• Headache

• Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

• Jaundice

• Loss Of Appetite

• Tachycardia

• Nerve Injury

• Tingling Sensation Of Extremity

• Vomiting

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Dapsone 100mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Dapsone as ingredient

• Acnedap Plus Gel

  Cipla Ltd

• Acnedap 5 % Gel

  Cipla Ltd

• Acnewar 5% Gel

  Akumentis Healthcare Ltd

• Dapsone 100Mg Tablet

  Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Acnesone 5% Gel

  Systopic Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Acnewar Plus Gel

  Akumentis Healthcare Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

This medication belongs to the class of an antibiotic used for the treatment of leprosy. The drug interferes with the bacterial synthesis and the formation of dihydrofolic acid. This replaces the para-aminobenzoate and thus helps reduce the symptoms related to leprosy.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Montomycin 450Mg Capsule

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  Ticin 150Mg Tablet

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  Rf Kit

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  Monocin 600Mg Tablet

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• Dapsone-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/dapsone

• Dapsone-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00250

• DAPSONE gel,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=DAPSONE