Medicine Description dapsone 50mg
Dapsone tablets are antibacterial used to treat leprosy and chronic skin inflammations by inhibiting bacterial folic acid synthesis.
What are the ingredients of Dapsone?
Dapsone uae consists of the following components:
- Active ingredient: Dapsone (diaminodiphenylsulfone).
- Inactive ingredients: Includes excipients used in tablet formulation such as starch, lactose, magnesium stearate, and cellulose, which help ensure drug stability and enhance absorption.
What are the uses of Dapsone?
It is used to treat the following conditions:
- Paucibacillary and multibacillary leprosy.
- Dermatitis herpetiformis.
- Severe acne resistant to conventional treatments.
- Certain autoimmune skin inflammations.
What are the doses of Dapsone?
The doctor determines the appropriate dose based on each case, and it usually includes the following:
- Adults: 50 to 100 mg once daily.
- Children: 1.4 mg per kilogram of body weight per day.