Clofozine 100mg Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | AstraZeneca |
| Active Ingredient | Clofazimine (100mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Phenazines derivatives |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Anti leprotic |
| User Rating | 4.3 |
| User Reviews | 691 |
FAQ
Can Clofozine 100mg cause skin discoloration?
Yes, Clofozine 100mg may cause orange-pink to brownish-black discoloration of the skin within a few weeks after you start using it. This skin discoloration may take several months or years to resolve even after completion of your treatment with Clofozine 100mg. Such conditions may cause the patient to become depressed or the patient may develop suicidal thoughts. You must discuss with your doctor if you feel depressed or have any suicidal thoughts, during or after your treatment. This medicine may also cause your sweat, tears, saliva, urine, stools, and the whites of your eyes to turn red or brownish-black in color. Consult your doctor if you experience any such changes or if you have any other concerns regarding this.
Can I stop taking Clofozine 100mg when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Clofozine 100mg without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. If you stop using Clofozine 100mg too early, the symptoms may return or worsen. Therefore, it is advised to continue taking Clofozine 100mg in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.
What if I forget to take a dose of Clofozine 100mg?
If you forget a dose of Clofozine 100mg, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Is Clofozine 100mg safe?
Clofozine 100mg is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Who should not use Clofozine 100mg?
Use of Clofozine 100mg should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Clofozine 100mg or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Clofozine 100mg for the first time, consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Clofozine Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Clofozine 100mg, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.
Clofozine 100mg Capsule Reviews
Clofozine 100mg belongs to a class of drugs known as antileprotic medicines. It is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of leprosy. It works by stopping the growth of disease-causing organisms in the body.
Clofozine 100mg should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.
Some people may experience nausea, stomach upset, and vomiting as the side effects of this medicine. It may also discolor your skin, urine, saliva, tears, and other body fluids. This is normally temporary and resolves once the treatment is completed. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or persist for a longer duration.
How Clofozine 100mg Capsule Works
Clofozine 100mg stops the growth of bacteria in the body.
How to Use Clofozine 100mg Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Clofozine 100mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Clofozine 100mg Capsule
- In Leprosy: Clofozine 100mg is an antibiotic medicine that is used in combination with few other medicines to treat leprosy, an infectious disease that mainly affects the skin, eyes, nose and peripheral nerves. It may take time to reach the effective dose as the medication is started at a low dose and increased slowly over time to avoid side effects. However, once the effective dose is reached, it starts showing improvement in your condition within a few days. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and avoid missing any dose to get maximum benefit.
Uses of Clofozine 100mg Capsule
- Leprosy
Clofozine 100mg Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CAUTION
Clofozine 100mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clofozine 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Clofozine 100mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clofozine 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clofozine 100mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clofozine 100mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Clofozine 100mg. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Clofozine 100mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Quick Tips
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- It may discolour your skin, urine, saliva, tears and other body fluids. This is normal and not harmful.
- Clofozine 100mg is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of leprosy.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- Take it with or just after meal.
References
- Clofazimine. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals; 1998 [revised Jul. 2002].
- Clofazimine [Prescribing Information]. East Hanover, NJ: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; 2019.
- ScienceDirect. Clofazimine.
- Gumbo T. Chemotherapy of Tuberculosis, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Disease, and Leprosy. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1560.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 295-96.
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98.
- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Antimycobacterial Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 831.