Dapsone Topical (Aczone)

Indications

• topical gel for acne

Contraindications

• pregnancy category: C

Monitor

• G6PD in erythrocytes to rule out G6PD decificiency is not necessary with topical dapsone

Adverse effects

• local irritation

• drug adverse effects of sulfonamides

More general terms

• dapsone (Avlosulfon)
• topical agent