Dapsone - DAP-sone, a sulfone, belongs to the family of medication called anti-infectives.
Dapsone is using to treat leprosy - Hansen's disease and to help control dermatitis herpetiformis, a skin problem. When it is using to treat leprosy, dapsone may be given with one or more other medication. Dapsone may also be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Dapsone is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In Canada
Generic name product may be available in the USA
Another commonly using name is DDS .