Dapsone comes in the form of a tablet that is taken by mouth with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor. It is not recommended to split, cut, crush, or chew this type of medication. Instead, swallow the tablet whole and drink a glass of water afterward. The drug can be taken with or without food.
When taking Dapsone, it is important to make sure to adhere to the prescribed dosage and create a dosing schedule to avoid skipping doses. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment, and in children, it is also based on age and weight.
For adults, the dosage of Dapsone should be increased gradually, starting at 50 mg daily. For children, the dosage should be correspondingly lower. If the symptoms of the condition are not fully controlled with doses ranging between 50 to 300 mg daily, higher doses may be tried. Once the desired effect has been achieved, the dosage should be reduced to the minimum effective level possible.
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