Clofaz 50mg Capsule

Clofaz 50mg 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.

Clofaz 50mg 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.

• Leprosy

Leprosy
Clofaz 50mg 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.

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 Clofaz

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

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Clofaz 50mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Clofaz 50mg Capsule stops the growth of bacteria in the body.

• Clofaz 50mg 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.

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