ACZONE ®(dapsone) Gel 7.5% is
indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients
aged 9 years and older.
ACZONE® (dapsone) GEL, 7.5% IMPORTANT INFORMATION
APPROVED USE
ACZONE® (dapsone) Gel, 7.5% is a prescription medicine
used on the skin (topical) to treat acne in people 9 years and
older.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including
if you have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) or
higher than normal levels of methemoglobin in your blood
(methemoglobinemia).
Talk to your doctor about any medications you’re using, including
topical benzoyl peroxide (BPO). Use of BPO with ACZONE®
Gel may cause your skin and facial hair to temporarily turn yellow
or orange at the site of application.
ACZONE® Gel 7.5% may cause serious side effects,
including:
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A decrease of oxygen in your blood caused by a certain type of
abnormal red blood cell (methemoglobinemia). If your lips, nail
beds, or the inside of your mouth turns gray or blue, stop using
ACZONE® Gel 7.5% and get medical help right away.
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A breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia) for some
people with G6PD deficiency using ACZONE® Gel 7.5%.
Stop using ACZONE® Gel 7.5%, and call your doctor
right away if you get any of the following signs and symptoms:
back pain, breathlessness, tiredness/weakness, dark‑brown urine,
fever, or yellow or pale skin.
The most common side effects of ACZONE® Gel are dryness
and itching of the skin being treated.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription
drugs to the FDA. Visit
www.fda.gov/medwatch
or call 1‑800‑FDA‑1088.
Please
click here for the full Prescribing Information.
Reference:
1. ACZONE ® Gel 7.5% [package insert]. Malvern, PA:
Almirall, LLC. 2019.