DAPSONE belongs to the class of antibiotics used to treat acne (pimples). Acne is a skin condition that is common and occurs when hair follicles are blocked with dead skin cells and oil. The acne-causing bacteria feeds on sebum (natural oil produced by skin), causing redness and swelling.
DAPSONE contains Dapsone (antibiotic) that works by inhibiting the production of folic acid (vitamin) necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby stops or slows down the growth of bacteria and clears acne.
Use DAPSONE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to use DAPSONE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience bluish tinge to the skin, skin peeling, dry skin, itching, redness or oiliness of the skin. Most of these side effects of DAPSONE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Dapsone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. You are recommended to consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding or pregnant. If you get shortness of breath, weakness, back pain, tiredness, dark brown urine, fever, pale or yellow skin, stop using DAPSONE and consult a doctor immediately as they might be symptoms of haemolytic anaemia (breakdown of red blood cells).
Acne
DAPSONE contains Dapsone used to treat acne (pimples). DAPSONE inhibits the production of folic acid (vitamin) necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, it stops or slows down the growth of bacteria causing acne and heals the skin by reducing swelling and redness.
If you are allergic to Dapsone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have methemoglobinemia (high levels of methemoglobin in blood), inform your doctor before using DAPSONE. Avoid contact of topical form with mouth, eyes or vagina. In case it comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. You are recommended to consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding or pregnant. Do not apply the gel in large amounts or use it for a long time than prescribed as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects. If you get shortness of breath, weakness, back pain, tiredness, dark brown urine, fever, pale or yellow skin, stop using DAPSONE and consult a doctor immediately as they might be symptoms of haemolytic anaemia (breakdown of red blood cells). This condition usually occurs in people with glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency using DAPSONE.
Drug-Drug Interaction: DAPSONE may interact with keratolytic agents (benzoyl peroxide). Therefore, inform your doctor if you are using any other prescription, non-prescription or herbal medicines.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency or methemoglobinemia (blood disorder), please inform your doctor before using DAPSONE.
Interaction of DAPSONE with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. DAPSONE is given to pregnant women if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. DAPSONE is given to breastfeeding women if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.
DAPSONE usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of DAPSONE in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of DAPSONE in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
DAPSONE is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
If your skin condition does not improve after using DAPSONE for 12 weeks, please consult a dermatologist so that alternative treatments for acne may be prescribed.
Acne: It is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles are blocked with dead skin cells and oil, causing pimples, whiteheads and blackheads. Acne affects people of all ages but is most common among teenagers. The symptoms of acne include pus-filled pimples, uninflamed (not swollen) blackheads, red, large and tender bumps. The treatment for acne includes certain creams, cleansers and antibiotics.