Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) Benefits & Uses

Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Leprosy

Other Benefits

Pimples (Read More - How to get rid of acne or pimples)
Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Leprosy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 months Special Instructions: Given in combination with clofazimine and rifampin
Geriatric	Disease: Leprosy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 months Special Instructions: Given in combination with clofazimine and rifampin
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Leprosy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 months Special Instructions: Given in combination with clofazimine and rifampin
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Leprosy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 months Special Instructions: Given in combination with clofazimine and rifampin

Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Headache
Dry Skin
Cough
Sinus inflammation

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Itchy Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Unknown

Sensitive to light
Insomnia
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) Related Warnings

Is the use of Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) safe for pregnant women?

Dapsone can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Dapsone, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) safe during breastfeeding?

Dapsone should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) on the Kidneys?

Dapsone is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Dapsone. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) on the Heart?

Dapsone is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) with Other Drugs

Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Phenytoin

Phenobarbital

Carbamazepine

Paracetamol

Paracetamol,Codeine

Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Anemia
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000)

Is this Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) habit forming or addictive?

Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000)

It is safe to take Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000)

Information about the interaction of Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000) and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 780-781

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aczone® (dapsone)

Dapsone 25mg Tablet (1000)