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Generic: Dapsone

Form: Tablet 100mg

Indication

Pneumonia, Acne, Leprosy, Dermatitis herpetiformis

Adult Dose

Dermatitis Herpetiformis 50 mg PO qDay, titrate to 300 mg qDay or higher to achieve desired effect Reduce dose to minimum effective dose within the range of 50-300 mg qDay as soon as possible Leprosy 100 mg PO qDay, in combination with other antileprosy drugs Tuberculoid or Lepromatous Disease 100 mg PO qDay with rifampin 600 mg PO qDay

Child Dose

Child: PO 2 mg/kg, max 100 mg q24h 4 mg/kg, max 200 mg Once weekly

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Severe anaemia, porphyria.

Mode of Action

Dapsone inhibits folic acid synthesis by preventing normal bacterial utilization of PABA (PABA).

Precaution

G6PD deficiency, methaemoglobin or Hb M. Perform regular blood counts and monitor liver function regularly. Pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: Enters breast milk; not recommended (AAP Committee states "compatible with nursing")

Introduction

__NAME__ belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-leprotic medicines. It is used to treat leprosy and acne. It works by stopping the growth of disease causing organisms in the body. It also helps to reduce redness and swelling associated with acne (commonly known as pimples). __NAME__ should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Some people may develop a skin rash, and fever as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or persist for a longer duration. Use caution while treating patients with hypersensitivity to sulfa drugs.

Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an anti-leprotic medication. It works by stopping the production of folic acid in certain bacteria, thereby stopping them from growing.

Safety Advice

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

There is limited information available on the use of __NAME__ in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.