Dapsone is used to treat leprosy (Hansen's disease) and to help control dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin problem.
When it is used to treat leprosy, dapsone may be given with one or more other medicines.
Dapsone is an antibacterial in the sulfone family of antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of disease causing organisms in the body.
Major & minor side effects for Dapsone
- Hemolysis
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Suicidal thinking and behavior
- Convulsions
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Skin rash
- Fever
- Yellowing of skin and eyes
- Photosensitivity of skin
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless necessary.
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary.
Dapsone may cause the skin to become sensitive to bright light.
Regular lab tests including complete blood counts should be performed to monitor the adverse effects of this medicine.
Long term or repeated use of Dapsone may cause secondary infections.
Dapsone should be used with caution in patients with methemoglobinreductase deficiency due to the increased risk of hemolytic anemia.
Dapsone should be used with caution in patients with G6PD (Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency due to the increased risk of hemolytic anemia.