Clofozine 100mg Capsule belongs to a class of drugs known as antileprotic medicines. It is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of leprosy. It works by stopping the growth of disease-causing organisms in the body.

Clofozine 100mg Capsule should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Some people may experience nausea, stomach upset, and vomiting as the side effects of this medicine. It may also discolor your skin, urine, saliva, tears, and other body fluids. This is normally temporary and resolves once the treatment is completed. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or persist for a longer duration.

Uses of Clofozine Capsule

Leprosy

Benefits of Clofozine Capsule

In Leprosy

Clofozine 100mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that is used in combination with few other medicines to treat leprosy, an infectious disease that mainly affects the skin, eyes, nose and peripheral nerves. It may take time to reach the effective dose as the medication is started at a low dose and increased slowly over time to avoid side effects. However, once the effective dose is reached, it starts showing improvement in your condition within a few days. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and avoid missing any dose to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Clofozine Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Clofozine

Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Rash
Itching
Skin peeling
Skin discoloration
Eye discoloration
Abdominal pain

How to use Clofozine Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Clofozine 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Clofozine Capsule works

Clofozine 100mg Capsule stops the growth of bacteria in the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Clofozine 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Clofozine 100mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Clofozine 100mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Clofozine 100mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Clofozine 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clofozine 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Clofozine 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clofozine 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Clofozine Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Clofozine 100mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Clofozine 100mg Capsule is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of leprosy.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Take it with or just after meal.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
It may discolour your skin, urine, saliva, tears and other body fluids. This is normal and not harmful.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenazines derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Anti leprotic

Patient concerns

for leprosy doctor my some finger not good work

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Please upload the pictures of affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment.Please consult directly for leprosy treatment

white spot on body leprosy give a cream treatment for leprosy white spot and what are the precaution in this diseas

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

If leprosy then complete course of MBMDT is needed . No other precautions

User feedback

What are you using Clofozine Capsule for?

Leprosy

74%

Others

26%

How much was the improvement?

Average

57%

Excellent

33%

Poor

10%

What were the side-effects while using Clofozine 100mg Capsule?

No Side Effec*

33%

Loss of appet*

13%

Vomiting

13%

Nausea

13%

Abdominal pai*

*No Side Effect, Loss of appetite, Abdominal pain

How do you take Clofozine Capsule?

With food

100%

Please rate Clofozine 100mg Capsule on price

Expensive

50%

Not Expensive

33%

Average

17%

FAQs

Q. Can Clofozine 100mg Capsule cause skin discoloration?

Yes, Clofozine 100mg Capsule may cause orange-pink to brownish-black discoloration of the skin within a few weeks after you start using it. This skin discoloration may take several months or years to resolve even after completion of your treatment with Clofozine 100mg Capsule. Such conditions may cause the patient to become depressed or the patient may develop suicidal thoughts. You must discuss with your doctor if you feel depressed or have any suicidal thoughts, during or after your treatment. This medicine may also cause your sweat, tears, saliva, urine, stools, and the whites of your eyes to turn red or brownish-black in color. Consult your doctor if you experience any such changes or if you have any other concerns regarding this.

Q. Who should not use Clofozine 100mg Capsule?

Use of Clofozine 100mg Capsule should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Clofozine 100mg Capsule or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Clofozine 100mg Capsule for the first time, consult your doctor.

Q. Is Clofozine 100mg Capsule safe?

Clofozine 100mg Capsule is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Clofozine 100mg Capsule?

If you forget a dose of Clofozine 100mg Capsule, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Q. Can I stop taking Clofozine 100mg Capsule when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Clofozine 100mg Capsule without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. If you stop using Clofozine 100mg Capsule too early, the symptoms may return or worsen. Therefore, it is advised to continue taking Clofozine 100mg Capsule in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.

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