Dapsone 25mg Tablet

For topical use only. Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. After the skin is gently washed and patted dry, apply approximately a pea-sized amount of dapsone gel, 5%, in a thin layer to the acne affected areas twice daily.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Dapsone — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Methemoglobinemia: Cases of methemoglobinemia have been reported. Discontinue dapsone gel if signs of methemoglobinemia occur. Hematologic Effects: Some subjects with G6PD deficiency using dapsone gel developed laboratory changes suggestive of hemolysis.. 5.1 Methemoglobinemia Cases of methemoglobinemia, with resultant hospitalization, have been reported postmarketing in association with dapsone gel, 5% treatment. Patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency or congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia are more susceptible to drug-induced methemoglobinemia.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Dapsone — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

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.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Dapsone — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

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Store dapsone gel at controlled room temperature, 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15° to 30ºC (59° to 86ºF). Protect from freezing.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Dapsone.