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Clofazimine is an oral antibacterial drug that acts against the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, the cause of leprosy.

Indications for Clofazimine

Leprosy (leprosy).

Clofazimine Side Effects

Alteration of skin pigmentation; increased liver size; enteritis; pimples; pain in the stomach area; Headache; vascular pain; dry mouth; itching; constipation; changes in taste; anemia; gastrointestinal intolerance; bowel obstruction; thromboembolism; redness on the skin; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes; depression; diarrhea; abdominal pain; fatigue; lack of appetite; hepatitis; nausea; weight loss; dry skin; gastrointestinal bleeding; dizziness.

Contraindications of Clofazimine

Pregnancy Risk C; women in the lactation phase.

Mode of Use of Clofazimine

Oral use

Adults

  • Administer 100 to 200 mg Clofazimine daily for up to 3 months.

Decrease the dose to 100 mg per day as soon as possible. Doses above 200 mg per day are not recommended.

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Clofazimine is an oral antibacterial drug that acts against the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, the cause of leprosy. Indications for Clofazimine Leprosy (leprosy). Clofazimine Side Effects Alteration of skin pigmentation; increased liver size; enteritis; pimples; pain in the stomach area; Headache; vascular pain; dry mouth; itching; constipation; changes in taste; anemia; gastrointestinal intolerance; bowel obstruction; thromboembolism; redness on the skin; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes; depression; diarrhea; abdominal pain; fatigue; lack of appetite; hepatitis; nausea; weight loss;