Sulfone (topical use)
Dapsone
Off-white gel
Typical Strength
5%–8.5%
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂S
Mol. Weight
248.30 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Sulfone with dual antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action. Inhibits neutrophil myeloperoxidase and chemotaxis, making it particularly effective for inflammatory papules in adult acne.
What compounding can change
When Dapsone is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.