Drug details

Aczone Gel (dapsone)

type of Acne Agents, Topical

Aczone (dapsone) Gel, 5% is a sulfone drug indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Aczone Gel 5% is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • fever,
  • confusion,
  • back pain,
  • weakness,
  • dark colored urine,
  • unusual thoughts or behavior,
  • fast heart rate,
  • pale or yellowed skin,
  • swelling in your face or tongue,
  • burning in your eyes, and
  • severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back,
  • blue or gray appearance of your lips, fingernails, or inside of your mouth,
  • severe sore throat,
The following drugs are related to Aczone Gel, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Arazlo (tazarotene lotion)
  • Epuris (isotretinoin capsules)
  • Staticin (erythromycin topical solution 1.5%)