Drug Checker

Search Drugs:
Drugs A-Z

Drug Interaction Checker

Drugs List: Delete Checked

Dapsone topical

Add To Interaction Checker

Generic:dapsone topical (dap zone top ick all)
Brand:Aczone

What is dapsone topical?
What is the most important information I should know about dapsone topical?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using dapsone topical?
How should I use dapsone topical?
What happens if I miss a dose?
What happens if I overdose?
What should I avoid while using dapsone topical?
What are the possible side effects of dapsone topical?
What other drugs will affect dapsone topical?
Where can I get more information?


What is dapsone topical?

Dapsone topical is an antiinfective medication.

Dapsone topical is a medicine used to help treat acne.

Dapsone topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about dapsone topical?

Contact your doctor immediately if you develop a rash while using dapsone topical. In rare cases, dapsone topical has been associated with serious, and sometimes fatal, skin reactions.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using dapsone topical?

Do not use dapsone topical without first talking to your doctor if you have

  • glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency;

  • anemia; or

  • liver disease.

You may not be able to use dapsone topical, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Dapsone topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use dapsone topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

Dapsone topical passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not use dapsone topical without first talking to your doctor if you are nursing a baby.

Loading...

Copyright © 2010 Lexi-Comp, Inc. and/or Cerner Multum, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. Your use of the content provided in this service indicates that you have read, understood and agree to the End-User License Agreement, which can be accessed by clicking on this link.

My Doctors

More Doctors

Best Heatlh Toolkit

Have a stray pill and don't know what it is?

Search by shape, color and text markings
to find out.

identify your pill

Conditions, diseases, tests, treatments and more.

start

Possible
causes, when
to call a doctor and more.

start
Loading...
Loading...