Clofozine 50mg Capsule
AstraZeneca

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In-stock 100 capsules in 1 box
124.33

USED FOR:
Leprosy

COMPOSITION:
Clofazimine (50mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Clofozine 50mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Clofozine 50mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Clofozine 50mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Clofozine 50mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Clofozine 50mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Clofozine 50mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Clofazimine   50mg

Uses of Clofozine Capsule
Clofozine 50mg Capsule is used in the treatment of leprosy.

How to use Clofozine Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clofozine 50mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Clofozine Capsule works
Clofozine 50mg Capsule stops the growth of bacteria in the body.

Side Effects:

Common Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhoea, Loss of appetite, Rash, Itching, Scaling of skin, Skin discolouration, Eye discolouration.

Expert advice for Clofozine Capsule

Keep taking clofazimine for the full course of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few months.
Do not get exposed to sunlight even for a brief period of time as clofazimine may cause your skin to become more sensitive to sunlight.
Use of clofazimine may cause pink or red to brownish-black discoloration of the skin within few weeks.
Take precautions while taking clofazimine as it may cause some stomach upset, but on rare occasion it may also cause severe, sharp abdominal pain and burning.
Do not drive or operate machinery as clofazimine may cause dizziness and drowsiness.