Dapsone topical is an antiinfective medication.

Dapsone topical is a medicine used to help treat acne.

Dapsone topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Use dapsone topical exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Wash the areas of your skin where you will apply dapsone topical. Gently pat your skin dry with a clean towel.

Apply a thin layer of dapsone topical to the areas of your skin that have acne. A pea-sized amount of dapsone topical will usually be enough.

Rub the medicine in gently and completely. Make sure to put the cap back on the dapsone topical tube. Close it tightly and put the tube back in its original box..

Keep dapsone topical away from your mouth and eyes.

If your acne does not get better after using dapsone topical for 12 weeks, talk to your doctor about other treatments for acne.

Store dapsone topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Avoid using other topical medications, harsh or abrasive soaps, or cosmetics on the affected area without first talking to your doctor.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with dapsone topical. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking or using any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Dapsone topical may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight and sunburn may be more likely to occur. If exposure to the sun is unavoidable, protective clothing.

Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.

Do not swallow dapsone topical. If you swallow dapsone topical, call your doctor or poison control center right away.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and use only the next regularly scheduled dose.

Contact your doctor immediately if you develop a rash while using dapsone topical. In rare cases, dapsone topical has been associated with serious, and sometimes fatal, skin reactions.

Do not use dapsone topical without first talking to your doctor if you have

• glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency;

• anemia; or

• liver disease.

You may not be able to use dapsone topical, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Dapsone topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use dapsone topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

Dapsone topical passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not use dapsone topical without first talking to your doctor if you are nursing a baby.

Your pharmacist has more information about dapsone topical written for health professionals that you may read.

Dapsone topical is available with a prescription under the brand name Aczone. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.