Clofazimine : How to Use

Clofazimine - Systemic

Brand Names

Lamprene Clofazimine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Clofazimine must be taken with meals or milk.

To help clear up your leprosy completely, it is very important that you keep taking clofazimine for the full time of treat , even if you begin to feel better after a few months. You may have to take it every day for as long as 2 years to life. If you stop taking this drug too soon, your symptoms may return.

This drug works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Always it is best to take each dose at the same time every day . If you need help in planning the best time to take your drug, check with your health care professional.

Dosage

The dose of clofazimine will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of clofazimine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules that you take depends on the strength of the drug. Always the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are taking clofazimine .

For the treat of leprosy - Hansen's disease :
- Adults and teenagers: 50 to 100 milligrams once a day. This drug must be taken with other medication for the treat of Hansen's disease.
- Children: Dose must be determined by the family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.