Systemic steroids generally have not been found to be effective. Sulfapyridine has had similar effects as dapsone. The IgA levels responded to PLEX treatment followed by consolidative doses of cyclophosphamide. This treatment might be promising for the control of severe EED that is not controlled by dapsone. A strict gluten-free diet was shown to help achieve full healing of a patient with celiac disease for whom dapsone therapy was not completely effective.
Dose depends on patient.
Optimal dose should be determined by physician. Available for oral intake in 25 mg and 100 mg scored tablets. Not considered to have an effect on growth and development of the child. Essential for normal DNA synthesis. Used in tissue respiration, lipid metabolism, and glycogenolysis.