Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for DAPSONE 100MG TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Rare Side-Effects
- 8 Technical Classification
- 9 Prescription Statistics
- 9.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 9.2 What was the Dosage Advised?
- 9.3 How long was it prescribed?
- 9.4 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 9.5 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 9.6 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 9.7 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 9.8 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 10 Available Alternatives for DAPSONE 100MG TAB
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Overview
DAPSONE 100MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.DAPSONE 100MG TAB is composed of: DAPSONE (100 MG)
Dapsone is an anti-infective medicine that fights bacteria. Dapsone is used to treat dermatitis herpetiformis (a skin condition) and Leprosy.
Usage
DAPSONE is generally used to treat: Dermatitis Herpetiformis, LeprosyFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for DAPSONE 100MG TAB and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in patients with
Symptoms of Overdosage
DAPSONE over-dosage can result in: Vomit, Restless Or IrritabilityCommon Side-Effects
DAPSONE : Abdomen Pain, Back Pain, Legs Pain, Fingers Blue Colored Skin, Difficulty Breathing, Fever, Loss Of Appetite, Pale Skin, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)Rare Side-Effects
DAPSONE : Body Itching, Hair Loss, Mood Swings, Throat Soreness, Eyes Yellow EyesTechnical Classification
DAPSONE is categorized as: LEPROSTATICS / ANTI-INFECTIVESPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| Once Daily | 89% |
| Every alternate day | 6% |
What was the Dosage Advised?
| 1/2tab | 52% |
| 1/4th tab | 19% |
| 1/4 tab | 7% |
| 1/4TAB | 7% |
| 1and1/2 tab | 4% |
| 1 1/2tab | 4% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 30 Days | 58% |
| 90 Days | 21% |
| 60 Days | 8% |
| 14 Days | 4% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| Below 5yrs | 7% |
| 5 to 12yrs | 12% |
| 12 to 18yrs | 12% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 39% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 10% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 7% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 13% |
| 70yrs and above | 1% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 63% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Hematologist | 92% |
| Neurologist | 2% |
| Dermatologist | 2% |
| Rheumatologist | 1% |
| None | 1% |
| Gastroenterologist | 1% |
| Physician | 1% |
| Gynaecologist | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| FOLVITE 5MG TAB | 37% |
| SHELCAL 500MG TAB | 24% |
| WYSOLONE 5MG TAB | 23% |
| WYSOLONE TAB | 20% |
| TRANEXA 500MG TAB | 20% |
| WYSOLONE 10MG TAB | 16% |
| AZORAN 50MG TAB | 14% |
| BON DK 60K TAB | 14% |
| WYSOLONE 20MG TAB | 11% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 60% |
| SGPT TEST (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 13% |
Available Alternatives for DAPSONE 100MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| DAPSONE 100MG TAB | INR 241.5 for 1000 TABLETS | DAPSONE 100 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ACNEDAP 5% W/W GEL | INR 247.5 for 15 GM GEL | DAPSONE 5.0 %W/W |
| ACNESONE 5% GEL | INR 47.12 for 20 GM GEL | DAPSONE 5.0 % |
| ACNEWAR 5% GEL | INR 199 for 15 GM GEL | DAPSONE 5.0 % |
| ACNEWAR PLUS GEL | INR 250 for 15 GM GEL | DAPSONE 5.0 %, ADAPALENE 0.1 % |
| DAPSONE | DAPSONE | |
| DAPSONE 25MG TAB | INR 27.89 for 1000 TABLETS | DAPSONE 25 MG |
| DAPSONE 50MG TAB | INR 40.85 for 1000 TABLETS | DAPSONE 50 MG |