Acnesone

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Dapsone 5% Gel is an Acne Treatment agent. It contains dapsone, which is a sulfone, in an aqueous gel base used for topical dermatology. Aczone is the international name of this gel. In India, it is available by the name of Acnesone.

Purpose:

• It treats the symptoms of Acne Vulgaris.
• Aczone fastens the process of healing of already present pimples.
• It also decreases the severity and number of acne pimples.
• Redness and swelling due to acne are also reduced by this gel.

 

Mechanism:

Dapsone 5% Gel stops the growth of disease-causing organisms in the body.

 

Dosage:

• It is meant for external and topical use only.
• Wash your face thoroughly, pat it dry and then apply a thin layer of Acnesone on the face.
• The amount of gel taken should be the size of a pea.
• Use it for 12 weeks, once daily, before going to bed. If no effective results are visible, the treatment should be reassessed.
• An applicator, cotton bud, or earbud can be used to spread the gel all over the face.

 

Side effects:

• Application site pruritus
• Application site dryness
• Itching
• Redness
• Swelling of face, lips, nose, or eyes
• Rash
• Sever side effects of Dapsone 5% Gel are agranulocytosis, peripheral neuropathy, hemolytic anemia, toxic epidermal necrolysis, morbilliform and scarlatiniform reactions, erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, urticaria, and bullous and exfoliative dermatitis.

 

Precautions and measures:

• If you have had a medical history of methemoglobinemia ( a certain blood disorder), or G6PD deficiency ( a certain enzyme deficiency), inform your doctor before starting with Acnesone.
• It has been established that this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor regarding the risks and benefits for the same before using it.
• Pregnant women are advised to use it only when clearly needed.
• If by any chance, the gel gets in your mouth, eyes, or nose, wash it thoroughly with plenty of water.
• This gel is meant for acne pimple treatment only, and should not be used to treat any other skin condition.
• It should be used by people over the age of 12 years.
• Always close the cap after use.
• Do not expose the tube to sunlight.
• Store it at room temperature.
• Keep it away from kids and pets.

 

Interactions:

• Certain medications that interact with Acnesone and produce reverse results are chloroquine, dapsone in tablet form, and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.

Do not use Benzoyl peroxide at the same time while you are using Dapsone 5% Gel. This might lead to a change in your skin color to yellow or orange.