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Medicines dapsoneQuestion & answer

dapsone · Medicine question

Is dapsone contraindicated in people with porphyria?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, dapsone is contraindicated in people with porphyria.

Sources for this answer

Dapsone 50mg TabletsTillomed Laboratories Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 3Document updated 30 August 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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