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Clofazimine

Antimycobacterial
Capsule50 mg · 100 mg12 brands · 7 makers
Clofazimine is an antimycobacterial used for the treatment of lepromatous leprosy, including dapsone-resistant lepromatous leprosy and lepromatous leprosy complicated by erythema nodosum leprosum. Clofazimine is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Anti-Infective Medicines.
Generic nameclofazimine
Therapeutic classAnti-Infective Medicines > 6.2.4 Antileprosy medicines
Therapeutic classAnti-Infective Medicines > 6.2.5 Antituberculosis medicines (complementary list)
Form & strength (NLEM)Capsule:50 mg, 100 mg
Form & strength (NLEM)Capsule: 100 mg
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

LAMPRENE is an antimycobacterial indicated for the treatment of lepromatous leprosy, including dapsone-resistant lepromatous leprosy and lepromatous leprosy complicated by erythema nodosum leprosum. To prevent the development of drug-resistance, LAMPRENE should be used only as a part of combination therapy for initial treatment of lepromatous leprosy.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Clofazimine. Full label: DailyMed.

LAMPRENE is an antimycobacterial indicated for the treatment of lepromatous leprosy, including dapsone-resistant lepromatous leprosy and lepromatous leprosy complicated by erythema nodosum leprosum. To prevent the development of drug-resistance, LAMPRENE should be used only as a part of combination therapy for initial treatment of lepromatous leprosy. For further guidance on the treatment of leprosy, contact the National Hansen’s Disease Clinical Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (LA) at (1-800-642-2477) or http://www.hrsa.gov/hansensdisease/clinicalcenter.html.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Clofazimine. Full label: DailyMed.

For dapsone-sensitive lepromatous leprosy, 100 mg (two 50 mg capsules) daily with meals as a part of a combination regimen for at least 2 years is recommended. For dapsone-resistant lepromatous leprosy, 100 mg (two 50 mg capsules) daily with meals in combination with one or more other agents for 3 years. For lepromatous leprosy complicated by erythema nodosum leprosum, 100 mg (two 50 mg capsules) to 200 mg (four 50 mg capsules) daily for up to 3 months.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

LAMPRENE is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to clofazimine or any of the excipients of LAMPRENE. Known hypersensitivity to clofazimine or to any of the excipients of LAMPRENE.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Abdominal obstruction and other gastrointestinal adverse reactions: LAMPRENE may deposit in intestinal mucosa causing intestinal disturbances, including abdominal obstruction, bleeding, splenic infarction and death. Reduce dose or discontinue LAMPRENE if patient complains of pain in abdomen or other gastrointestinal symptoms. QT prolongation: QT prolongation and Torsade de Pointes may occur with LAMPRENE. Concomitant use with other QT prolonging drugs or bedaquiline may cause additive QT prolongation.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Abdominal Obstruction and Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions QT Prolongation Skin and Body Fluid Discoloration and Other Skin Reactions Psychological Effects of Skin Discoloration The following adverse reactions associated with the use of LAMPRENE were identified.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

12 products from 7 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Clofozine 100 100mg TabletClofazimine (100mg)Astra Zeneca
Clofozine 50 50mg TabletClofazimine (50mg)Astra Zeneca
Clofaz 100mg Soft Gelatin CapsuleClofazimine (100mg)Genetiac Pharmastrip of 10 soft gelatin capsules
Clofaz 50mg CapsuleClofazimine (50mg)Genetiac Pharmastrip of 10 capsules
Clofozine 100mg CapsuleClofazimine (100mg)AstraZenecabox of 100 capsules
Clofozine 50mg CapsuleClofazimine (50mg)AstraZenecabox of 100 capsules
Clofros 100mg CapsuleClofazimine (100mg)Sangrose Laboratories Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 capsules
Clofros 50mg CapsuleClofazimine (50mg)Sangrose Laboratories Pvt Ltdstrip of 10 capsules
Fazim 50mg CapsuleClofazimine (50mg)Lark Laboratories Ltdstrip of 10 capsules
Hansepran 100 CapsuleClofazimine (100mg)Abbottstrip of 10 capsules
Lepromine 100mg CapsuleClofazimine (100mg)P & B Pharmaceuticals Ltdstrip of 10 capsules
Lepromine 50mg CapsuleClofazimine (50mg)P & B Pharmaceuticals Ltdstrip of 10 capsules

Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Protect from moisture.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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