Sulfone
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Dapsone is used for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. It belongs to the class of sulfones. Common side effects include oiliness/peeling, dryness, and erythema at the application site. Sulfone.
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Dapsone Gel, 5%, is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Dapsone Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
The mechanism of action of dapsone gel in treating acne vulgaris is not known.
Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 10%) are oiliness/peeling, dryness and erythema at the application site. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
None. None.
Pregnancy (label summary): Risk Summary There are no available data on dapsone gel, 5%, use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk for adverse developmental outcomes.
For a suspected overdose or poisoning, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call 102What is Dapsone used for?
Dapsone Gel, 5%, is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Dapsone Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
How does Dapsone work?
The mechanism of action of dapsone gel in treating acne vulgaris is not known.
What are the side effects of Dapsone?
Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 10%) are oiliness/peeling, dryness and erythema at the application site. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Who should not take Dapsone?
None. None.
Can I take Dapsone in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy (label summary): Risk Summary There are no available data on dapsone gel, 5%, use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk for adverse developmental outcomes.
What is the dose of Dapsone?
Not provided here. Ask a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Dapsone?
Dapsone is used for: Dapsone Gel, 5%, is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. It belongs to the class: Sulfone. Common side effects include: Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 10%) are oiliness/peeling, dryness and erythema at the application site.
Sources: FDA SPL label (openFDA/DailyMed); RxNorm (NLM) · Reference · Reference · Reference
US FDA DailyMed; NLM RxNorm