Dapsone

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

• Leprosy

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

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

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. Dapsone may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Common: • Rash • Fever

[SAFE] Dapsone does not usually affect your ability to drive. When used long term, your doctor may monitor amount of blood cells in your blood regularly. Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve or you get eye or nerve problems.

Hypersensitivity. Severe anaemia, porphyria.

Decreased serum conc of dapsone when used with rifampicin. Increased plasma conc with probenecid, trimethoprim. Antagonize clofazimine.

[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dapsone. Please consult your doctor.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Dapsone 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.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Dapsone 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.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Dapsone in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Dapsone in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Skin allergy diagonesd leukocytoclastic vasculitis asked for G6PD test?please explain Inorder to give dapsone tablet main Medicine for this disease get it done as early as possible without thinking so much and asking other doctors for the reason behind tests !!!!!! It's for your own benefit I am suffering from lichen planus Sir I take regularly dapsone 100mg last 5 years Now I consult aiims New Delhi I cant see and active lesions If it's jst the pigmentation presently then no need to worry it will fade gradually on its ownFor dapsone Do a complete blood haemogram for sure Sir namasthe I have oral lichen planus .Ism very suffering. Ian used defcort 12mg, tacrolimus cream,Tess ointments, dapsone tab,pimecrolimus oint. But not result.Pleasesolve my problem sir. Oral lichen plants will resolve with time . Apply ken acorn .1 percent gel thrice daily for 1 month . Ta video forte oral gel oFor application once at night .Might need to continue these and dapsone for some time . Kindly consult . 9XXXXXX Sir I have some serious problem with my hair since 2 years. Finally diagnosis with scarring alopecia by scalp biopsy report. which is attached below. Doctor prescribed me a shampoo and dapsone" tablet one in bed time for 30 days. After 23 days I can't see any changes in my hair . Plz give some advice" PATIENT scarring alopecia u won't get back the lost follicles Bt the progression of the disease can be stopped . the follicles on the verge of dying can be saved from further damageSo the goal of treatment is to stop further damage and those follicles wch r still not fully destroyed can be recovered bt the fibrosed follicles will have no hairI suggest u to consult ur doctor regarding further medication depending on the current stage for leprosy doctor my some finger not good work Please upload the pictures of affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment.Please consult directly for leprosy treatment white spot on body leprosy give a cream treatment for leprosy white spot and what are the precaution in this diseas If leprosy then complete course of MBMDT is needed . No other precautions Hello sir/madam .I m PATIENT from bhiwani.i am suffer from oral lichen planus before 3 and half year. At present I m taking.pill of dapsone ,betnesol forte and tackvido forte oral gel ,plz guide me ,I m very disappointed my disease, want to send some pic of my mouth but upload nhi ho rhi.plz suggest me You are on right treatment, continue Leprosy can I feed my 12 month baby What treatment are you on