What is Dapsone Tablet Used For?
Dapsone tablet is used to treat leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and to help control the skin condition dermatitis herpetiformis in adults and adolescents 12 years and above. Dapsone may be given in combination with one or more other medications to treat leprosy. Dapsone may also be prescribed for other conditions by your doctor. Dapsone tablets can be purchased at Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.
What is the Composition of a Dapsone Tablet?
Each tablet contains 50mg of dapsone as the active ingredient.
How Does Dapsone Tablet Work?
Dapsone belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfones and it works by decreasing swelling (inflammation) and stopping the growth of bacteria. Dapsone is an antibacterial agent and will not work for viral infections (such as the common cold, and flu).
Dapsone 50mg Tablet Dosage
The initial starting dose of Dapsone 50mg is one tablet (50mg) orally daily.
How to take Dapsone 50mg Tablet
- Take Dapsone 50mg by mouth
- Take Dapsone 50mg with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor.
- Take Dapsone 50mg same time each day
- Take each dose of the Dapsone tablet with a full glass of water.
- You should take dapsone with food may decrease stomach upset.
What are the Side Effects of Dapsone 50mg?
Common side effects include;
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness or spinning sensation
- Blurred vision
- Ringing in your ears
- Insomnia.
How Long Does Dapsone 50mg Take to Work?
When dapsone is administered orally for autoimmune disorders such as dermatitis herpetiformis, it can take 3 to 5 days to notice relief.
Where Can I Buy a Dapsone 50mg Tablet?
Buy a Dapsone 50mg tablet at the best price at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
