Dapsone 100mg Tablet

Dapsone 100

WHAT IS DAPSONE 100MG?

DAPSONE 100MG contains Dapsone which belongs to antibacterial agents
It works by stopping the production of folic acid in certain bacteria, therefore stopping them growing

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

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor about any other medicine you are taking such as:

Probenecid (to treat gout)
Rifampicin or trimethoprim (antibiotics to treat infections)

DIRECTIONS & FOR 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

If you take too many DAPSONE 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

If you have forgotten to take your DAPSONE take them as soon as possible on the same day. Do not take a double dose

If you stop taking DAPSONE

Do not stop taking DAPSONE without talking to your doctor first

SIDE EFFECT OF DAPSONE 100MG:

COMMON

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

• 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

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

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dapsone Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dapsone Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Dapsone Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Dapsone Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Dapsone Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

HOW TO USE DAPSONE TABLET

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.

HOW DAPSONE TABLET WORKS

Dapsone Tablet is an anti-leprotic medication. It works by stopping the production of folic acid in certain bacteria, thereby stopping them from growing.