Acedapsone

**Definition:** Acetylated sulfone that is slowly metabolized to give long-term, low blood levels of DAPSONE. It has antimicrobial and antimalarial action, but is mainly used as a depot leprostatic agent.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.886.590.263.050

**Synonyms:** - 4',4'''-Sulfonylbis(acetanilide) - 4,4'-Diacetyldiaminodiphenylsulfone - Acetyldiphenazonum - DADDS - Diacetyldapsone - Sulfadiamine