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Dapsone, also known as Aczone, is a topical antibiotic gel that is only available with a doctors prescription. While it is mainly used for the control of Acne in teenagers and adults the medication may be prescribed for other skin infections as well.

How is Dapsone administered?

Dapsone is a topical treatment which is applied to affected areas of the skin. It is necessary to wash the skin with warm water and pat the skin dry prior to the application of Dapsone. After drying the skin, apply a thin layer to the affected skin both morning and evening. For children under the age of twelve, consult your doctor on specific application.

If you happen to miss a dose of Dapsone, just apply it as soon as you remember unless it is close to time for your next dose. In this case, skip the forgotten dosage and resume your regular schedule. Dapsone has similar storage requirements to other topical medications. It should be kept away from children and pets. Dapsone should not be exposed to extreme temperatures or direct light. Discard outdated medicine by proper methods as explained by your pharmacist.

What side effects can I expect?

Although uncommon the following side effects have been noted for this medication: attempts at killing oneself; bloating; body aches or pain; chills; congestion; constipation; cough; darkened urine; dryness or soreness of throat; fast heartbeat; fever; hoarseness; indigestion; loss of appetite; nausea; pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back; runny nose; stomach pain; tender, swollen glands in neck; tonic and clonic muscle movements; trouble in swallowing; voice changes; severe vomiting; yellow eyes or skin; discouragement; feeling sad or empty; feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior; feeling that others can hear your thoughts; feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there; irritability; loss of interest or pleasure; severe mood or mental changes; tiredness; trouble concentrating and unusual behavior.
In addition there are other side effects that may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects tend to lessen over the course of treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. That being said, if you are bothered by the side effects or if the persist, check with your doctor. The more common side effects include: Dryness; flushing, redness of skin; oiliness/peeling or unusually warm skin.
The following side effects are less common but still noteworthy: Burning; diarrhea; difficulty in breathing; ear congestion; headache; itching skin; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; joint pain; joint sprain; muscle aches and pains; pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones; shivering; shortness of breath or troubled breathing; sneezing; sore throat; stuffy nose; sweating; tightness of chest or wheezing; trouble sleeping; unusual tiredness or weakness and facial swelling

Safety precautions for Dapsone

For your safety, you must tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions before beginning treatment with Dapsone: Pregnancy or Breast feeding ( while the medicine has not been shown to cause complications during animal testing, it has not been sufficiently tested on human subjects.); Any allergies you may have, especially allergies to Dapsone related products or any other medications you may currently be taking including over the counter medicines, which might interact with this drug. It is also vital importance that your doctor is aware of medical conditions such as a history of anemia, Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, Hemoglobin M deficiency or Methemoglobin reductase deficiency as these conditions may increase your chances of a severe blood disorder.

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