Dapsone (Systemic)

Brand Names : Avlosulfon, DDS

Category

• Antibacterial, antileprosy agent
• Antifungal, systemic
• Antiprotozoal
• Dermatitis herpetiformis suppressant

Description

Dapsone (DAP-sone), a sulfone, belongs to the family of medicines called anti-infectives.

Dapsone is used to treat leprosy (Hansen's disease) and to help control dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin problem. When it is used to treat leprosy, dapsone may be given with one or more other medicines. Dapsone may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Dapsone is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In Canada -

• Avlosulfon

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.

Another commonly used name is DDS .