Aczone
Dapsone gel applied to the skin, used for acne vulgaris and dermatitis herpetiformis. A sulfone with both bacteriostatic and anti-inflammatory action.
- Conditions
- Acne Vulgaris · Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Therapeutic class
- Sulfone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Sulfone
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to dapsone; severe anaemia
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor for signs of haemolysis; avoid oxidation products
- Minor side effects
- erythema; dryness; peeling
- Moderate side effects
- pruritus; skin discolouration
- Dosage forms
- Gel
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Originator
- Allergan
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- Up to 12 weeks
- Storage instructions
- Store away from heat and light.
- Drug interactions
- trimethoprim
- Age restrictions
- Applicable for adolescents and adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Exercise caution.
Serious side effects
methaemoglobinaemia, requires immediate medical attention; haemolytic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Dapsone gel applied to the skin, used for acne vulgaris and dermatitis herpetiformis. A sulfone with both bacteriostatic and anti-inflammatory action.
Mechanism of action
Dapsone possesses bacteriostatic and anti-inflammatory properties, inhibiting the dihydrofolate synthase enzyme in susceptible organisms and reducing neutrophil migration.
Aczone acts as a source of Dapsone, an active ingredient used to address the skin concerns of Acne Vulgaris and Dermatitis Herpetiformis. The preparation is supplied as a 100mg tablet, providing a specific dosing option for those managing these skin conditions with a targeted therapeutic approach.
Buying Aczone online
Generic Dapsone is often more affordable than the original brand, creating an accessible option for expats and people residing in areas without a well-stocked medical supply chain.
What you will receive
Aczone is the originator brand name, made by Allergan. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Allergan and do not ship the original Aczone.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Dapsone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.