Introduction
What DAPSONE 100MG is used for?
It is used to,
- Treat leprosy
- Prevent malaria in combination with pyrimethamine
- Prevent in immunodeficient patients, especially in AIDS patients
Warning & Precautions
Talk to Doctor
Talk to your doctor before you take this medicine, if you:
- Are allergic to Dapsone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- Suffer from severe anaemia
- Have porphyria
- Suffer from severe glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD)
- Suffer from other blood disorders
- Suffer from heart or lung disease
Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, your doctor may prescribe you folic acid supplements
- DAPSONE 100MG can be present in breast milk. There has been a report of anaemia in an infant being breast feed by a mother taking this medicine
- Ask your doctor for advice before taking DAPSONE 100MG
Children & Adolescents
- DAPSONE 100MG is not recommended in children below 6 years of age
Interactions
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
- Probenecid (to treat gout)
- Rifampicin or trimethoprim (antibiotics to treat infections)
How to Use
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Swallow the tablet with a drink of water
- Do not chew or crush the medicine
For Adults and children over 12 years:
- Multibacillary leprosy: 100mg daily for at least two years
- Paucibacillary leprosy: 100mg daily for at least six months
- Malaria prophylaxis: 100mg weekly with 12.5mg pyrimethamine
- Dermatitis herpetiformis: Initially 50mg daily which may be gradually increased to 300mg daily and then reduced to a usual maintenance dose of 25mg-50mg daily
- Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia: In combination with trimethoprim, 50-100mg daily or 100mg twice weekly or 200mg once weekly
For Children 6-12 years:
- Multibacillary leprosy: 50mg daily for at least two years
- Paucibacillary leprosy: 50mg daily for at least six months
If you take more DAPSONE 100MG
- If you take too many DAPSONE 100MG or if someone else has taken your medicine, talk to your doctor immediately and you may need medical attention
If you forgot to take DAPSONE 100MG
- If you have forgotten to take your DAPSONE 100MG take them as soon as possible on the same day. Do not take a double dose
If you stop taking DAPSONE 100MG
- Do not stop taking DAPSONE 100MG without talking to your doctor first
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
Common
- Rash, fever and changes in blood cells
- Mental illness
- Eye or nerve damage
- Anaemia (you may develop ulcers in your mouth or on your skin)
- Rash, discolored, tender, destructive or itchy, sensitivity to sunlight tingling, burning or redness of the skin, fever, malaise, lung or kidney damage
- Headache, difficulty sleeping, nerve damage in your arms or legs and some weakness
- Loss of appetite, feeling or being sick, inflammation of the liver
- Fast heartbeat, mental disturbances, changes in liver function tests, jaundice
More Information
Storage
- Protect from excess heat and light
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
FAQs
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
How long do the effects of this medicine last?
There is no well-established clinical data available regarding the duration of action of this medicine.
Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Is this a habit-forming medicine?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired effects is necessary. Your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding or to stop the medicine based on your clinical condition.
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