Dapsone (100mg)
Dapsone Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.Some people may develop a skin rash and fever as the side effects of this medicine. It may also cause nausea and vomiting. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or persist for a longer duration. Use caution while treating patients with hypersensitivity to sulfa drugs.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Dapsone
1000 tablets
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dapsone Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Dapsone Tablet is an anti-leprotic medication. It works by stopping the production of folic acid in certain bacteria, thereby stopping them from growing.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dapsone Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Dapsone Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Dapsone Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Dapsone Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
There is limited information available on the use of Dapsone Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Dapsone Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dapsone Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Dapsone Tablet or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Dapsone Tablet for the first time, consult your doctor.
Dapsone Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
If you forget a dose of Dapsone Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
No, do not stop taking Dapsone Tablet without consulting the doctor even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration. Stopping Dapsone Tablet too early may cause symptoms to reoccur or worsen. Continue taking Dapsone Tablet in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.
No, Dapsone Tablet should be taken in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Dapsone Tablet can increase the risks of side effects. If you experience an increase in the severity of your symptoms while being on the prescribed dose, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, let your doctor know if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine. The doctor may modify the dose or suggest an alternative medicine.
