Clofazimine Benefits & Uses

Clofazimine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Leprosy

Clofazimine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Leprosy Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, used in combination with 2 other antileprosy drugs
Geriatric	Disease: Leprosy Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, used in combination with 2 other antileprosy drugs

Clofazimine Related Warnings

Is the use of Clofazimine safe for pregnant women?

Clofazimine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Clofazimine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Clofazimine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Clofazimine. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Clofazimine on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Clofazimine on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Clofazimine on the Liver?

Information about safety of Clofazimine for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Clofazimine on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Clofazimine on heart. So it is not known whether taking Clofazimine will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Clofazimine with Other Drugs

Clofazimine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Haloperidol

Clozapine

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Amitriptyline

Promethazine

Clofazimine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clofazimine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Skin Discolouration

Frequently asked Questions about Clofazimine

Is this Clofazimine habit forming or addictive?

Clofazimine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Clofazimine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Clofazimine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Clofazimine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Clofazimine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clofazimine

Taking Clofazimine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Clofazimine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Clofazimine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown