Dapsone

Overview

Dapsone is an antibacterial agent. It acts as a bacteriostatic for a broad spectrum of gram negative and gram positive organisms. Dapsone is effective in treating leprosy and other skin conditions, malaria, arthritis, other inflammatory conditions and also in pneumocystis pneumonia. Dapsone is administered orally.

Categories

Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

Dapsone is contraindicated in conditions like Anaemia, G6pd deficiency, Porphyria, Sulfone allergy.

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Ambroxol (HCl)'s dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

50 to 300 mg180 (175)24 hourlyPO
5 %5 (5)As recommended.TopicalChildren age 10 to 14 years. (Acne)

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

50 mg/kg50 (50)24 hourlyOral

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

Not recommended in this age group

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Ambroxol (HCl)

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Manufacturers of Dapsone in Pakistan

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