Dapsone is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Leprosy. Dapsone also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Dapsone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Dapsone also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Itchy Rash, Fever. Some other side effects of Dapsone have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Dapsone go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Dapsone's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Dapsone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Dapsone related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Dapsone are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Dapsone with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Dapsone, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.