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Clofazimine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Lamprene

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Antibacterial, antimycobacterial
Description

Clofazimine (kloe-FA-zi-meen) is taken to treat leprosy (Hansen's disease). It is sometimes given with other medicines for leprosy. When this medicine is used to treat ``flare-ups'" of leprosy, it may be given with a cortisone-like medicine. Clofazimine may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

    Oral
  • Capsules (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Lamprene

† Not commercially available in Canada.


   

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Clofazimine: Before Using



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