Dapsone Tablets
Intended to address dermatological conditions to support skin health.
Strengths: 1000caps
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Sulfone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Sulfone
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to dapsone; severe anaemia
- Precautions and warnings
monitor blood counts; regular haemoglobin monitoring required
- Minor side effects
nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
haemolysis; methaemoglobinaemia
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Intended to address dermatological conditions to support skin health.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Various
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
long-term
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool place, protected from light.
- Drug interactions
rifampicin; trimethoprim
- Age restrictions
Adults; use in children only under specialist supervision.
Serious side effects
agranulocytosis — requires immediate medical attention; dapsone syndrome — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Dapsone acts by inhibiting bacterial folate synthesis, similar to sulfonamides, and also possesses significant anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting neutrophil migration.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use recommended only if benefits outweigh potential risks to the fetus. Breastfeeding: Excreted in milk; consult physician.
Dapsone Tablets
Intended to address dermatological conditions to support skin health.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Dapsone
- Listed indication(s): Leprosy, Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Available option
- 1 bottle - 1000 caps168-1000-caps-6363