Product Description
Find answers to common questions about our product, including dosage, storage, and side effects.
- Dapsone treats dermatitis herpetiformis and Hansen’s disease.
- It’s classified as a sulfone drug, reducing inflammation and bacterial growth.
- It’s ineffective against viral infections like the common cold or flu.
- Misuse or unnecessary use of antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness.
- Take dapsone orally once daily, with or without food, as directed by your doctor.
- Avoid medications for heartburn or stomach acid reduction within 2 hours of dapsone to prevent reduced absorption.
- Your doctor may start with a low dose for skin disorders and adjust gradually.
- For Hansen’s disease or HIV prevention, long-term usage may be necessary.
- Dosage depends on medical condition, response, age, and weight.
- Take dapsone consistently at the same times daily for best results.
- Inform your doctor if your condition worsens.
- Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, or blurred vision.
- Inform your doctor if these effects persist or worsen.
- This medication is prescribed because its benefits outweigh potential risks for most people.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you experience serious side effects such as rapid heartbeat or breathing, chest pain, or muscle weakness.
- Rare but serious side effects may include low blood counts or liver disease; seek medical help for signs like infection symptoms, easy bruising, or abdominal pain.
- Dapsone can cause a rash, sometimes severe; seek medical help if you develop any rash.
- Serious allergic reactions are rare but require immediate medical attention; symptoms include rash, swelling, severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing.
- This isn’t an exhaustive list of side effects; contact your doctor or pharmacist for any other concerns.
- Inform your doctor or pharmacist about any allergies to dapsone or similar drugs.
- Discuss any medical history, especially blood disorders, liver or heart disease, lung disease, serious infections, or high blood sugar.
- If treating Hansen’s disease, notify your doctor of worsening skin sores or nerve symptoms.
- Dapsone may cause dizziness; avoid alcohol or marijuana and use caution with activities requiring alertness.
- Before surgery, disclose all medications and herbal products to your doctor or dentist.
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed; discuss risks and benefits with your doctor.
- This medication passes into breast milk; consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
| Generic name: | Dapsone, Dapsone |
|---|---|
| Formulation: | Tablet |
| Strength(s): | 25mg, 50mg, 100mg |
| Quantities Available: | 28, 30, 84, 100 |
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