Generic
Dapsone
Contraindications
Most common (incidence ≥ 0.9%) effects are application site dryness and pruritus.
Side Effects
Pregnancy Category C. There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. Dapsone should be used during pregnancy only if the potential beneft justifes the potential risk to the fetus. Although systemic absorption of Dapsone following topical application of Dapsone is minimal relative to oral Dapsone administration, it is known that Dapsone is excreted in human milk. Because of the potential for oral Dapsone to cause adverse reactions in nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue Dapsone, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Methemoglobinemia: Cases of methemoglobinemia have been reported. Discontinue Dapsone if signs of methemoglobinemia occur. Hemolysis: Some patients with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) defciency using topical Dapsone developed laboratory changes suggestive of hemolysis.
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