Dapsone Gel, 5%, is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Dapsone. Full label: DailyMed.
Dapsone Gel, 5%, is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Dapsone. Full label: DailyMed.
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 — 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 — 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 — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
7 products from 5 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dapsone 100 100mg Tablet | Dapsone (100mg) | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Dapsone 25 25mg Tablet | Dapsone (25mg) | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Dapsone 50 50mg Tablet | Dapsone (50mg) | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Acnedap Gel | Dapsone (5% w/w) | Cipla Ltd | tube of 15 gm Gel |
| Acnewar Gel | Dapsone (5% w/w) | Akumentis Healthcare Ltd | tube of 15 gm Gel |
| Dapsone Tablet | Dapsone (100mg) | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd | bottle of 1000 tablets |
| Pustulex Gel | Dapsone (5% w/w) | Amwill Healthcare | tube of 20 gm Gel |
Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
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.
Dapsone is recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for: Pneumonia, Acne, Leprosy, Dermatitis herpetiformis.
For Pneumonia: Acetylcysteine, Erythromycin, Flucloxacillin, Gentamicin, Roxithromycin.
For Acne: Erythromycin, Tetracycline.
For Leprosy: Ofloxacin, Rifampicin.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. NLEM listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
