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 may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Dapsone, also known as 4,4'-sulfonyldianiline (SDA) or diaminodiphenyl sulfone (DDS), is an antibiotic commonly used in combination with rifampicin and clofazimine for the treatment of leprosy. It is a second-line medication for the treatment and prevention of pneumocystis pneumonia and for the prevention of toxoplasmosis in those who have poor immune function. Additionally, it has been used for acne, dermatitis herpetiformis, and various other skin conditions. Dapsone is available both topically and by mouth.
Origin
Made in, and imported from India
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Active Substance
DapsoneUses
- Leprosy
- Treatment and prevention of pneumocystis pneumonia
- Prevention of toxoplasmosis
- Acne, dermatitis herpetiformis, and various other skin conditions
- Autoimmune diseases: Cutaneous lupus erythematosis, Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Chronic spontaneous urticaria, Relapsing polychondritis
- Dermatitis herpetiformis in combination with a gluten-free diet
- Brown recluse spider bites
- Erythema elevatum diutinum
- Generalized granuloma annulare