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Dapsone 100mg Tablet 1000’S
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*1000 Tablet(s) in a Bottle
* Mkt: Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
* Country of Origin: IndiaÂ
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT DAPSONE 100MG TABLET
DAPSONE
100MG TABLET contains Dapsone which belongs to the group of medicines
called Sulfone antibiotics. It is used in the management of leprosy
which is caused by bacterial infection and characterised by symptoms
such as skin lesions and nerve damage and manages blistering skin
disorders such as dermatitis herpetiformis (which is connected to gluten
sensitivity).
Also, it manages pneumonia (inflammation of the
lungs caused by microorganisms in which the air sacs are filled with pus
and may become solid) in immunodeficient patients (particularly in AIDS
patients).
Before taking DAPSONE 100MG TABLET, inform your
doctor if you have severe anaemia, porphyria (a disorder of the red
blood pigment), severe glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
(G6PD) which can cause episodes of anaemia after eating certain foods
such as fava beans, any type of blood disorders and heart, liver or lung
diseases.
DAPSONE 100MG TABLET should be used in pregnant and
breast-feeding women only if advised by the doctor. Your doctor may
prescribe folic acid supplements. DAPSONE 100MG TABLET can cause anaemia
in infants when passed through the breast milk. Consult your doctor
before taking this medicine.
It should be used with caution in
children and adolescents (from 6 years of age to 12 years above). It
should be used with caution in elderly patients particularly with liver
impairment.
The most common side effects of taking DAPSONE 100MG
TABLET are decreased number of red blood cells which may make you feel
tired, signs of methemoglobinemia (blood disorder) such as shortness of
breath, feeling tired, bluish tinge to the skin. Consult with your
doctor if the symptoms get worse.
USES OF DAPSONE 100MG TABLET
- Leprosy
- Dermatitis herpetiformis (blistering skin disorder)
- Prevents pneumonia in immunodeficient patients (particularly in AIDS patients)
HOW DAPSONE 100MG TABLET WORKS
DAPSONE
100MG TABLET acts as both antibacterial and antiprotozoal medicine in
the same way as sulphonamides, that is by inhibiting the synthesis of
di-hydro folic acid through competition with a chemical that is
necessary for the growth and multiplication of the microorganisms
(bacteria, protozoa).
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take
DAPSONE 100MG TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine
with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor
will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age,
body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DAPSONE 100MG TABLET
COMMON
- decreased number of red blood cells which may make you feel tired
- signs of methemoglobinemia (blood disorder) such as shortness of breath, feeling tired, bluish tinge to the skin
UNCOMMON
- fast heartbeat
- loss of appetite
- nausea, vomiting
- headache
- nerve damage which may result in tingling in your arms or legs and weakness
- difficulty in sleeping
- hallucinations, delusions
- excessive movements
- loss of contact with reality
- skin sensitivity to sun or light
- itching, skin rash
RARE
- skin rashes, blisters or peeling of skin (exfoliative dermatitis)
- severe, raised, red, lumpy rash (maculopapular rash)
- red, painful raised rash with skin loss (toxic epidermal necrolysis)
- flu-like symptoms followed by a red or purple rash which spreads, blisters and skin loss (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
Stop
taking DAPSONE 100MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- dapsone
syndrome (which may occur after three to six weeks of management) which
causes symptoms such as skin rashes, fever and changes in blood cells
(characterised by fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, fast
heartbeat) may occur which may lead to severe skin reactions, liver
inflammation, kidney damage and mental illness.Â
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea and Vomiting:
While
taking DAPSONE 100MG TABLET plan simple meals and try to avoid oil-rich
food or spicy foods. Consult your doctor immediately if the symptom
does not improve.
Loss of appetite:
Eating
frequent small meals can also be helpful, and these are usually easier
on the stomach than large meals. Light exercise may also help increase
appetite. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Headache:
Use
a heating pad or hot compress. Ease pressure on your scalp or head.
Keep yourself hydrated and practice relaxation. Consult your doctor if
the symptoms does not improve.
Skin rash:
Do
not scratch the affected area. Wear protective clothing while going
outdoors. Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult your doctor if the
symptom worsens.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
DAPSONE
100MG TABLET should be used only if clearly considered necessary when
you are pregnant or planning to have a baby as it may increase the risk
of foetal abnormalities. Consult your doctor before taking DAPSONE 100MG
TABLET.Â
BREASTFEEDING
DAPSONE
100MG TABLET should be used in breastfeeding women, only if clearly
considered necessary as it may pass through the breast milk and cause
haemolysis (destruction of red blood cells). Hence, consult with your
doctor, before taking DAPSONE 100MG TABLET if you are breastfeeding.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
DAPSONE 100MG TABLET does not have any effect on driving and using machines. Â Â
ALCOHOL
Alcohol
intake is not recommended while taking DAPSONE 100MG TABLET. Consult
with your doctor before taking DAPSONE 100MG TABLET. Â
LIVER
DAPSONE
100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver
disease. Consult with your doctor before taking DAPSONE 100MG TABLET.
ALLERGY
Inform
your doctor if you are allergic to Dapsone or any other similar drugs
such as sulphonamides (sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole) and sulfones
(acedapsone).
LUNGS
DAPSONE
100MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with lung disease.
Consult with your doctor before taking DAPSONE 100MG TABLET. Â Â
HEART DISEASE
DAPSONE
100MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart
disease. Consult with your doctor before taking DAPSONE 100MG TABLET.
OTHERS
DAPSONE 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:
- severe anaemia
- porphyria (a disorder of the red blood pigment, haemoglobin)
- severe
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) which can cause
episodes of anaemia after eating certain foods such as fava beans
(favism)
Before taking DAPSONE 100MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- have any type of blood disorders
Use in paediatrics:
DAPSONE
100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children less than 6 years
of age. It should be used with caution in children and adolescents (from
6 years of age to 12 years above). Consult with your child’s doctor for
advice before giving the medicine to your child.
Use in geriatrics:
DAPSONE
100MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients with liver
impairment. Consult with your doctor before taking the medicine.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-drug interactions:
Before taking DAPSONE 100MG TABLET, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- probenecid (used to manage gout)
- rifampicin or trimethoprim (antibiotics used in the management of infections)
- oral typhoid vaccination (used in the management of typhoid)
- saquinavir (used in the management of AIDS or HIV-I infections)
Overdosage:
If
you or anyone else accidentally take too much of DAPSONE 100MG TABLET
it may cause nausea, vomiting or hyperexcitability. Consult with your
doctor if the symptoms get worse. If any signs of methaemoglobin such as
depression, convulsions or severe cyanosis occur after an overdosage,
visit the nearby hospital immediately.
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