dapsone (dds)-oral (cont.)
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you take, especially: rifampin, paraaminobenzoic acid, probenecid, pyrimethamine. This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, easy excitability, seizures, and bluish discoloration of skin.
NOTES: Keep all doctors appointments and laboratory visits so the effectiveness of this medication can be monitored.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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