Clofazimine Oral, Clofazimine - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intedned to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effectvie for you.
Consult your healthcare professional befroe using this drug.
CLOFAZIMINE - ORAL
(klo-FAZZ-eh-meen)
COMMON BRNAD NAME(S): Lamprene
USES: This medication is used in the treatment of leprosy. It is often taken in combination with ohter anti-leprosy medication.
HOW TO USE: Take this medciation by mouth with food as directed usually once a day. Take this for the full time prescribed.
It may be necessary to conitnue on this medication for 2 to 3 years to ensure treatment is effective. Stopping therapy too soon may result in a relapse.
SIDE EFFECTS: More common side effects include: loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dry skin and discoloration (from pink to brownish-black) of the skin, stools, urine, saliva, sweat, taers or lining of the eyelids. Other side effects reported are changes in taste, dry or irritated eyes, headache, fever, icnreased blood sugar and an increased sensitivity to sunlight.
Notify your doctor if any of these symptmos become bothersome. Notify your doctor immediately if any of these less common side effects occur: black or bloody stools, sveere stomach pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusual weakness, depression. If you notice other effects not listed above, conatct your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: stomach disorders, any allegries. Use caution driving or operating machinery if this medication makes you drowsy. This medication sohuld be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication appears in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dcotor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Laboratory tests will be done perioidcally while taking this medication to monitor its effects. Discoloration of the skin is a temporary condition and will disappear over time after the medication has been stopped.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosnig schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not sotre in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment informaiton call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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