Lamprene 50mg. 100mg Gelatine Capsules

Lamprene 50mg. 100mg Gelatine Capsules

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PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 22 August 2025

API: Clofazimine | Company: Novartis

Clinical Summary

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Indication

Treatment of multibacillary leprosy and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB).

Dosage (summary)

Leprosy: Adults 300 mg on Day 1, then 50 mg daily; MDR-TB: Adults u226530 kg: 100 mg/day; <30 kg: 50 mg/day.

Onset of Action / Duration

Onset: 50 days, Duration: Not specified.

Special Populations

  • Renal impairment
  • Hepatic impairment

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Not established; crosses placenta and may harm fetus; avoid breastfeeding.

Key Drug Interactions

  • CYP3A substrates
  • QT prolonging medicines

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to clofazimine
  • QT interval prolongation
  • Concomitant use with QT prolonging medicines

Common side effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Skin discolouration
  • QT prolongation

Counselling Points

  • Take with food or milk
  • Adhere to treatment regimen
  • Report any signs of adverse reactions

Serious warnings

  • QT prolongation
  • Risk of Torsades de Pointes
  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
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