Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet Information

Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Leprosy. The alternative uses of Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Itchy Rash, Fever. Some other side effects of Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Dapsone Benefits & Uses
Dapsone Dosage & How to Take
Dapsone Side Effects
Dapsone Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Dapsone with Other Drugs
Dapsone Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Dapsone
Dapsone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet 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 100 Mg Tablet 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 100 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet 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 100 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet 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 100 Mg Tablet 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 100 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Dapsone is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet 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 100 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Dapsone is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet 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 100 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Anemia
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet

Is this Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet 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 100 Mg Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet

It is safe to take Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet

Information about the interaction of Dapsone 100 Mg Tablet 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 100 Mg Tablet