Clofazimine: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

What drug clofazimine?

What is clofazimine for?

Clofazimine is a drug commonly used to treat leprosy, aka leprosy (Hansen's disease). This medicine is sometimes given at the same time as other drugs. When treating wounds from leprosy, this drug can be given with other drugs such as a type of cortisone drug. Clofazimine can also treat other ailments, depending on what your doctor recommends.

Clofazimine dosage

How to use Clofazimine?

Clofazimine is a medicine that must be taken with food or milk.

To help clear up your leprosy completely, it is very important to take clofazimine for the specified time, even if you start feeling better after a few months. You may have to take clofazimine for 2 years. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return.

Clofazimine works best when the amount of this drug is constant in the blood. To help maintain the consistency of amounts, do not skip any doses. It is also preferable to take the doses at the same time each day. Consult your doctor if you need help planning to take your medication.

How to store Clofazimine?

Clofazimine is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal agency about how to safely dispose of medicines.

Clofazimine side effects

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the clofazimine dosage for adults?

Clofazimine is a drug that can be used in adults and adolescents at a dose of 50-100 mg once a day. For the treatment of leprosy, this drug must be accompanied by other drugs.

What is the dosage of Clofazimine for children?

Its safety and effectiveness are still uncertain for patients under 18 years of age.

In what dosage is Clofazimine available?

Clofazimine is a drug that is available in tablet capsules.

Clofazimine medication warnings and cautions

What side effects can be experienced due to clofazimine?

Clofazimine is a drug that can cause side effects. Generally these drugs can cause discoloration of the stool, lining of the eyelids, phlegm, sweat, tears, and urine. Usually these side effects do not require medical treatment, but discoloration may still occur. However, clofazimine is a drug that can cause difficulty defecating and black or bloody bowel movements. These side effects may be a symptom of a serious bleeding problem that should be treated immediately.

Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Clofazimine Drug Interactions

What should be known before using clofazimine?

Clofazimine is a drug that can cause some side effects such as allergies. Before using certain drugs, consider the risks and benefits first. This is a decision you and your doctor will have to make.

Tell your doctor if you have any unusual or allergic reactions to this or any other medicine. Also tell your doctor if you have any other types of allergies such as to food, coloring, preservatives, or animal allergies. For over-the-counter products, read the labels carefully

Studies regarding this drug have been conducted only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing the use of clofazimine in children with other age groups.

Many drugs have not been studied specifically in the elderly. Therefore, it is not known whether this drug works in the same way as in younger adults or whether it causes different side effects in the elderly. There is no specific information comparing the use of clofazimine in elderly people with other age groups

Is clofazimine safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is the equivalent of the POM in Indonesia.

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = No risk,
• B = not at risk in several studies,
• C = May be risky,
• D = There is positive evidence of risk,
• X = Contraindicated,
• N = Unknown

Clofazimine overdose

What medicines may interact with clofazimine?

Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur. In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

Taking this drug with one of the medicines Bedaquiline is usually not recommended, but may be needed in some cases. If the two drugs are prescribed together, the doctor may change the dose or frequency of use of one or both drugs.

Taking this medication with any of the medicines below may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but taking both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or frequency of use of one or both drugs.

• aluminum hydroxide
• fosphenytoin
• magnesium hydroxide
• phenytoin

Can food or alcohol interact with clofazimine?

Certain medicines should not be used with meals, especially when eating certain types of food because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions may interact with clofazimine?

Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially:

• Liver disease (liver). Clofazimine is a rare cause of hepatitis and liver disease
• Stomach or intestinal problems. Clofazimine often causes some stomach upset, but it can sometimes cause very severe stomach pain which is a sign of serious side effects.

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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