Generic name: dapsone topical [ DAP-sone-TOP-i-kal ]
Brand name: Aczone
Dosage form: topical gel (5%; 7.5%)
Drug class:Topical acne agents
What is dapsone topical?
Dapsone is an anti-infective medication.
Dapsone topical (for the skin) is used to treat acne.
Dapsone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use dapsone topical if you are allergic to it.
To make sure dapsone topical is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency;
a blood disorder called methemoglobinemia (abnormal red blood cells in your blood); or
if you have ever had methemoglobinemia in the past.
It is not known whether dapsone topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Dapsone topical can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Dapsone topical is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.
How should I use dapsone topical?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not take by mouth. Dapsone ...
