FDA label
What is dapsone used for?
The FDA-approved uses of dapsone, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Dermatitis herpetiformis: (D.H.)”
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Dapsone, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited (ANDA218335). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Dermatitis herpetiformis: (D.H.)
Leprosy: All forms of leprosy except for cases of proven dapsone resistance.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 839d7440-ba0e-4c56-b648-d374b155cf03, version 1, effective July 20, 2026. NDC 33342-534, one of 28 listings for this product.
Dapsone, gel
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (ANDA213414). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Dapsone Gel, 5%, is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 0f1301f6-884d-4fc7-a5b2-421b2375b985, version 1, effective July 9, 2026. NDC 46708-551, one of 21 listings for this product.
Questions
What is dapsone used for?
The FDA label says: “Dermatitis herpetiformis: (D.H.)”
What drug class is dapsone?
FDA lists dapsone in the Sulfone established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.