Dapsone topical

Generic name: Dapsone Topical
Brand names: Aczone
Dosage form: topical gel (5%; 7.5%)
Drug class: Topical acne agents

Usage of Dapsone topical

Dapsone is an anti-infective medication.

Dapsone topical (for the skin) is used to treat acne.

Dapsone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Dapsone topical side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic Reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Dapsone topical may cause methemoglobinemia (met-HEEM-oh glo-bin-EE-mee-a), a serious condition in which the amount of oxygen in your blood stream becomes dangerously low. Stop using dapsone topical and call your doctor at once if you notice a blue or gray appearance of your lips, fingernails, or the inside of your mouth.

Dapsone topical may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

severe sore throat;

unusual thoughts or behavior;

a red blood cell disorder--back pain, pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;

pancreas problems--severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate; or

severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

Common side effects of dapsone topical may include:

dry or peeling skin;

oily skin; or

redness where the medicine was applied.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Dapsone topical

You should not use dapsone topical if you are allergic to it.

To make sure dapsone topical is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency;

a blood disorder called methemoglobinemia (abnormal red blood cells in your blood); or

if you have ever had methemoglobinemia in the past.

It is not known whether dapsone topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Dapsone topical can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Dapsone topical is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.

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How to use Dapsone topical

Usual Adult Dose for Acne:

Topical gel 5%: Apply approximately a pea-sized amount in a thin layer to the acne affected areas twice a day.Topical gel 7.5%: Apply approximately a pea-sized amount in a thin layer to the entire face (and other affected areas) once a day.Use: For the topical treatment of acne vulgaris

Usual Pediatric Dose for Acne:

12 years or older:-Topical gel 5%: Apply approximately a pea-sized amount in a thin layer to the acne affected areas twice a day.-Topical gel 7.5%: Apply approximately a pea-sized amount in a thin layer to the entire face (and other affected areas) once a day.Use: For the topical treatment of acne vulgaris

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Dapsone topical

Dapsone topical can cause a serious condition called methemoglobinemia, especially if you use certain medicines at the SAMe time, including sulfa drugs, acetaminophen (Tylenol), nitroglycerin or other nitrite heart medications, seizure medicine, and several other drugs. Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with dapsone topical.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with dapsone topical, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

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