Dapsone (Systemic)
Brand Names : Avlosulfon, DDS
Category- Antibacterial, antileprosy agent
- Antifungal, systemic
- Antiprotozoal
- Dermatitis herpetiformis suppressant
DescriptionDapsone (DAP-sone), a sulfone, belongs to the
family of medicines called anti-infectives.
Dapsone is used to treat leprosy (Hansen's disease) and to help control
dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin problem. When it is used to treat leprosy,
dapsone may be given with one or more other medicines. Dapsone may also be
used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Dapsone is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Oral
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In Canada -
Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
Another commonly used name is DDS
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