Dosage form: gel
Drug class:Topical acne agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
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Indications and Usage for Dapsone Gel
Dapsone Gel, 7.5% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older.
Pediatric use information is approved for Almirall LLC's Aczone® (dapsone) Gel. However, due to Almirall LLC's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
Dapsone Gel Dosage and Administration
For topical use only. Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
After the skin is gently washed and patted dry, apply approximately a pea-sized amount of Dapsone Gel, 7.5%, in a thin layer to the entire face once daily. In addition, a thin layer may be applied to other affected areas once daily. Rub in Dapsone Gel, 7.5%, gently and completely.
If there is no improvement after 12 weeks, treatment with Dapsone Gel, 7.5%, should be reassessed.
