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Acnedap Plus
Dapsone (5%w/w)
₹535MRP ₹5645% offIn stock
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated October 2026
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Key details
Salt: Dapsone (5%w/w)
Available variants: NA 15GM
Best price: ₹535 (₹35.70 per g)
MRP: ₹564
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: CIPLA LIMITED
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
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Acnedap Plus
15 g
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₹35.70 per g
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AKUMENTIS HEALTHCARE LTD · gel - 5%w/w - 15 g · Rx
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CIPLA LIMITED · gel - 5%w/w - 15 g · Rx
₹504
₹33.57 per g
Same salt, different brand — what does that mean?
A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Acnedap Plus. The medicine inside is the same — the brand name, manufacturer and price are what differ.
All medicines sold in India, branded or generic, must meet the quality standards set by the national drug regulator (CDSCO). A lower price does not mean lower quality.
Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Acnedap Plus
Acnedap Plus contains Dapsone (5%w/w). It belongs to the Anti-tuberculosis agent class of medicines.
Uses of Acnedap Plus
Acnedap Gel is used in the treatment of acne.
Benefits of Acnedap Plus
- In Tuberculosis
- Acnedap Plus kills the tuberculosis bacteria, and taken every day for the full course alongside the other TB medicines it clears the infection completely and stops it spreading to the people around you.
How Acnedap Plus works
Acnedap Gel is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the production of folic acid in acne-causing bacteria (P. acnes), thereby stopping their growth. In addition, its antiinflammatory effects help reduce redness and swelling due to acne.
How to take Acnedap Plus
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause severe liver injury, confusion and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Acnedap Plus
Most side effects of Acnedap Plus are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Application site itching Dryness
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Acnedap Plus
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Acnedap Gel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.<br/>Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingSAFE
- Acnedap Gel is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.<br/>The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of Acnedap Gel via licking.
- DrivingCAUTION
- May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
TB treatment must be taken every day for the whole course, usually six months or more. Stopping early is the main cause of drug-resistant TB, which is far harder to treat. Rifampicin turns urine, sweat and tears orange-red. This is harmless, but it permanently stains soft contact lenses. Report yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, persistent vomiting or severe tiredness at once — the liver needs checking. Report any change in vision, including colour vision, immediately if you are on ethambutol. Rifampicin makes hormonal contraception unreliable. Use an additional method throughout and for a period after the course.
Do not take Acnedap Plus if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will adjust or change the regimen in significant liver disease.
Interactions with other medicines
Rifampicin reduces the effect of a very large number of medicines, including contraceptives, blood thinners, steroids, some heart and HIV medicines. Vitamin B6 is usually given alongside isoniazid to prevent nerve damage — take it as prescribed.
How to store Acnedap Plus
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Acnedap Plus
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Related lab tests
People taking Acnedap Plus are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- CIPLA LIMITED
- Therapeutic class:
- Anti-tubercular
- Drug class:
- Anti-tuberculosis agent
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|---|---|---|---|
| Acnewar GelAKUMENTIS HEALTHCARE LTD | gel · 15GM | ₹271 | 49% cheaper |
| Acnedap GelCIPLA LIMITED | gel · 15GM | ₹504 | 6% cheaper |
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Acnedap Plus FAQs
What is Acnedap Plus used for?
Acnedap Plus is commonly used for Acnedap Gel is used in the treatment of acne. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Acnedap Plus?
Tuberculosis: Acnedap Plus kills the tuberculosis bacteria, and taken every day for the full course alongside the other TB medicines it clears the infection completely and stops it spreading to the people around you.
What is the salt in Acnedap Plus?
Acnedap Plus contains Dapsone (5%w/w). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Acnedap Plus?
This medicine is for external use only. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Acnedap Plus work?
Acnedap Gel is an antibiotic.
Is Acnedap Plus a prescription medicine?
Yes. Acnedap Plus is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Acnedap Plus?
The side effects reported most often with Acnedap Plus are Application site itching Dryness. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Acnedap Plus be taken during pregnancy?
Acnedap Plus is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Acnedap Plus.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Acnedap Plus?
No. Do not drink alcohol while taking Acnedap Plus.
What if I miss a dose of Acnedap Plus?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Acnedap Plus habit forming?
No. Acnedap Plus is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Acnedap Plus?
Acnewar Gel has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹271 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Acnedap Plus cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Acnedap Plus starts at ₹535 (MRP ₹564) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in NA 15GM. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Acnedap Plus?
Acnedap Plus is manufactured by CIPLA LIMITED. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Acnedap Plus delivered?
Acnedap Plus is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Acnedap Plus, Quick facts
- Salt
- Dapsone (5%w/w)
- Best price
- ₹535 (₹35.70 per g)
- MRP
- ₹564
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- CIPLA LIMITED
- Manufacturer
- CIPLA LIMITED
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-tubercular
- Drug class
- Anti-tuberculosis agent
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- NA 15GM
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Acnedap Plus.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
Next steps
Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.