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dapsone · Medicine question

How does rifampicin affect the clearance of dapsone?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Rifampicin has been reported to increase the plasma clearance of dapsone.

Sources for this answer

Dapsone 50mg TabletsTillomed Laboratories Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 3Document updated 30 August 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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