Dapsone

Dapsone

by Hudson

Active ingredients: Dapsone, Sulfones

PKR 1,325

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Dapsone 5% Gel 20g

About Dapsone, Topical

Anti-acne Preps

Uses

Acne vulgaris.

How to take it

Adults and Children =9 yrs: Apply once daily. If there is no improvement after 12 wks, treatment should be reassessed.

Side effects

Pruritus, application site dryness.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: No evidence of risk in humans. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Precautions: Methaemoglobinaemia; discontinue if occurs. Haemolysis, G6PD deficiency.

Advice

After the skin is gently washed and patted dry, apply approx. a pea-sized amount of gel in a thin layer to the entire face. A thin layer can also be applied to other affected areas. Rub in, gently and completely. For topical use only. Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.

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Interactions with Dapsone, Topical

Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Topical benzoyl peroxide may lead to temporary local yellow or orange skin discolouration.

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