General Info:

Clofazimine is indicated in the treatment of lepromatous leprosy, including dapsone-resistant lepromatous leprosy and lepromatous leprosy complicated by erythema nodosum leprosum. clofazimine has not been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of other leprosy-associated inflammatory reactions.

clofazimine should be used preferably in combination with one or more other antileprosy agents to prevent the emergence of drug resistance.

Clofazimine should be taken with meals or milk.

To help clear up your leprosy completely, it is very important that you keep taking clofazimine for the full time of treatment , even if you begin to feel better after a few months. You may have to take it every day for as long as 2 years to life. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return.

Clofazimine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Also, it is best to take each dose at the same time every day. If you need help in planning the best time to take your medicine, check with your health care professional.

Clofazimine is sold as brand name Lamprene.