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About Dapsone Tablet

Dapsone Tablets are used to manage various medical conditions. They are primarily prescribed for leprosy, a bacterial infection causing skin lesions and nerve damage. Dapsone Tablets are also effective in treating dermatitis herpetiformis, a blistering skin disorder related to gluten sensitivity. Moreover, they can be used to prevent pneumonia in immunodeficient patients, especially those with AIDS.

These tablets should be taken under the guidance of a doctor. It is important to inform your doctor if you have severe anaemia, porphyria, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD), any blood disorders, or heart, liver, or lung diseases before taking this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Dapsone Tablets only if advised by their doctor.

Remember to complete the full course of treatment as prescribed by your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do Dapsone Tablets work?

Dapsone Tablets work as an antibacterial and antiprotozoal medicine by inhibiting the synthesis of di-hydro folic acid, which is necessary for the growth and multiplication of microorganisms.

What conditions can Dapsone Tablets be used to manage?

Dapsone Tablets can be used to manage leprosy, dermatitis herpetiformis (a blistering skin disorder), Actinomycotic mycetoma, and to prevent malaria and pneumonia.

Who can take Dapsone Tablets?

Before taking Dapsone Tablets, it is important to inform your doctor if you have severe anaemia, porphyria, severe glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD), any type of blood disorders, or heart, liver, or lung diseases. Children under 6 years of age should not use this medication.

How should I take Dapsone Tablets?

Take Dapsone Tablets as advised by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, with or without food.

Are there any side effects of Dapsone Tablets?

The most common side effects of Dapsone include rash, fever, decreased number of red blood cells which may make you feel tired, and signs of methemoglobinemia (a blood disorder) such as shortness of breath and a bluish tinge to the skin.

Can pregnant or breastfeeding women take Dapsone Tablets?

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should only use Dapsone Tablets if advised by their doctor. Folic acid supplements may be prescribed alongside the medication.

Is it safe for children to take Dapsone Tablets?

Dapsone Tablets are contraindicated for children below the age of 6 years. These Tablets should be used with caution in children and adolescents, and only under the guidance of a doctor.

References

Bertram G. Katzung. (2015). Dapsone. Drugs active against non-tuberculous mycobacteria. Antimycobacterial agents. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. Fourteenth edition. Page-850.
K.D. Tripathi. (2017). Dapsone. Antileprotic drugs. Essentials of medical pharmacology. Sixth edition. Page-751-752.
G. Kannan, J. Vasantha, N. Vanitha Rani, P. Thennarasu, K. Kousalya, P. Anuradha, and C. Umamaheswara Reddy. (2009). Drug Usage Evaluation of Dapsone. PMC. NIH National Library of Medicine; National Centre for Biotechnology Information. August 2009. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2865824/
Gottfried Wozel and Christian Blasum. (2013). Dapsone in Dermatology and Beyond. PMC. NIH National Library of Medicine; National Centre for Biotechnology Information. December 2013. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3927068/
Alvogen, Inc. (2021). Dapsone 100 mg Tablet (Dapsone). NIH National Library of Medicine; National Centre for Biotechnology Information. Dailymed. Revised in September 2021. Retrieved from https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=7fc98c9b-b17a-f66f-055b-259207ad9504&audience=consumer

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Drug Category	Sulfone antibiotic
Therapeutic Category	Leprosy and skin disorders
Available Dosage Types	Tablets
Habit Forming	Not addictive
Ailment	Leprosy, dermatitis herpetiformis, pneumonia prevention

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