Ingredient

Dapsone

Dapsone is a drug with antibiotic action, primarily used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

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MFDS ingredient code M040069

What does it do?

Dapsone belongs to the class of antibiotics and is mainly used to treat specific bacterial infections such as tuberculosis. This ingredient helps inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, including the tuberculosis bacillus.

Dapsone prevents the bacteria from producing folic acid, which hinders bacterial proliferation. As a result, the bacteria are unable to grow or reproduce, and the infection is controlled.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other antibiotics, dapsone targets the folic acid synthesis pathway to inhibit bacteria. Due to this property, it is used as an adjunct in tuberculosis treatment, and its effectiveness may vary against resistant strains.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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