Thalidomide - tha-LI-doe-mide is using to treat and prevent erythema nodosum leprosum - ENL, a painful skin disease associated with leprosy. This drug may also be using for other problems as determined by your family doctor.
Thalidomide is available only from your family doctor. It has not been widely available since the early 1960s because it was found to cause birth defects. However, under special conditions, your family doctor may decide that this drug will be useful for your treat.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.