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Drug Details

DAPSONE (dermatitis)

• Drug Class Description
  Sulphones.
• Generic Name
  Generic
• Presentation
  Tablets, dapsone 50 mg , 100 mg . Available from Cox, Regent.
• Description
  Tablets.
• Adult Dosage
  Initially 50 - 100 mg daily adjusted according to response.
• Child Dosage
  Not applicable.
• Contra Indications
  Severe anaemia. Porphyria.
• Special Precautions
  Use under specialist guidance only. Cardiac or pulmonary disorders. G6PD-deficiency. Lactation. Give folate supplements in pregnancy.
• Interactions
  Rifampicin, probenecid, PABA.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  Blood disorders, rashes, GI upset, headache, hepatitis, psychosis.