Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Dapsone Tablet
Dapsone Tablet
| Generic name | Dapsone |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Sulfone (antibacterial anti-infective) |
| Forms | Tablet (25 mg), Tablet (100 mg) |
Dapsone is a sulfone medicine used as an anti-infective. It is used to treat leprosy, a skin condition called dermatitis herpetiformis, and a fungal disease called Actinomycotic mycetoma. It has also been used for other inflammatory skin conditions and for prevention and treatment of certain lung and parasite infections in some patients.
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