Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | No interaction found |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Acnedap 5 % Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Acnedap 5 % Gel is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of Acnedap 5 % Gel via licking. |
| Expert Advice | Before application, wash the affected area of the skin and dry with a clean towel. Wash your hands after application of dapsone on affected area. Avoid direct contact of lotion or shampoo with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water immediately and seek immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor if you have glucose‐6‐phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a birth defect) or high levels of methemoglobin in blood (methemoglobinemia). Seek immediate medical help if your lips, nail beds, or the inside of your mouth turn grey or blue. Seek immediate medical help if you observe any of these symptoms while on dapsone therapy: back pain, shortness of breath, tiredness, weakness, dark brown urine, fever, yellow, pale skin. Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. It should not take if patient is allergic to dapsone or any of its ingredients or sulfa drugs. It sholud not given to patients with porphyria (a rare hereditary disease in which there is abnormal metabolism of the blood pigment haemoglobin). |
| Common Side Effect | Oily skin, Dry skin, Application site redness, Skin exfoliation. |
| How to Use | Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Apply it on the affected area and allow it to stay before spitting or rinsing. |
| Driving | Acnedap 5 % Gel does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Acnedap 5 % Gel is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acnedap 5 % Gel may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Acnedap 5 % Gel is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acnedap 5 % Gel may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Acnedap 5 % Gel is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the production of folic acid in bacteria, therefore stopping them growing. |
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