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How to Take Dapsone and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Dec 20, 2010

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth once a day or three times per week, without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 50 – 300mg/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe anemia and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Dapsone

This medication is an antibacterial drug, prescribed for leprosy and skin infections either alone or with other medications.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Dapsone

India :

Dapsone (50 mg) | Dapsone (GSK) (100mg) | Dapsone (100 mg) | Acnesone (Skin) (20 gm) | Acnesone (Skin) (10 gm) | Acnesone Gel | Dapsone (GSK) (50mg) | Dapsone (GSK) (25mg)

International :

Aczone

Last Updated on Dec 20, 2010

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