Lamprene 100mg Generic Capsules contains Clofazimine as its primary active ingredient. This drug is utilized to alleviate the symptoms of a bacterial infection called leprosy. It is an antimycobacterial that exhibits slow bactericidal effects on the bacteria responsible for this illness, gradually reducing and ultimately addressing the symptoms of leprosy. The precise mechanism of how this medication works is not yet fully understood. However, it is believed to target the membranes of bacterial cells, resulting in their death and the eventual eradication of the infection. It is prescribed alongside other medications that help treat this condition to minimize the risk of developing antibiotic resistance.
All the health and medical information given over here is for general purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider before purchasing any of the medications to confirm whether this medicine is appropriate, safe, and effective for your condition, and is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Always consult your health care professional before using this, or any other, drug.
• Photosensitivity: Clofazimine may cause photosensitivity (increased sensitivity to light). This may cause skin burns or other symptoms of tanning, blisters, and swelling, if exposed to the sun’s radiation or tanning beds. Avoid tanning beds and sun lamps.
• Allergy to drug: You should not use this medication if you have a known allergy to any of the active or inactive compounds of the medication
• Pregnancy: Men and women who are trying to conceive should not take this medication as it may harm the fetus if conceived. They should wait for 4 months after the last dose of this medication to try again. If you accidentally become pregnant, let your doctor know immediately.
• Age: This medication is not usually prescribed to children under the age of 12. You should talk to your doctor or pediatrician to assess the requirement of this medication before it is given to children.
• Disease Risks: Let your doctor know about any health condition you may have, especially if you have a serious heart condition or liver impairment. This medicine should not be used in people who have hepatic (liver) dysfunction.
Some of the most common side effects that may occur due to the use of Lamprene 100mg Generic Capsules are:
• Dry skin
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Changes in taste
• Discoloration of skin
• Discoloration of stool
• Conjunctivae and skin discoloration
• Dark color to urine, sweat, saliva, or any other bodily fluids
Some more serious but rare side effects that happen due to the use of Lamprene 100mg Generic Capsules are:
• Suicidal thoughts or mood changes/mood swings
• Bleeding in the GI tract: vomit that looks like coffee grounds, bloody/tarry stools, severe abdominal pain
• A severe allergic reaction: breathing problems, wheezing, fever, general ill feeling, swollen lymph nodes, swelling on the face and mouth, trouble swallowing, tightness in the throat, itching, rashes, hives, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, fainting, dizziness, stomach cramps, joint pain
It is important to take this medication precisely as prescribed by your doctor.
Discontinuing it suddenly can result in antibiotic resistance in the bacteria responsible for leprosy, potentially worsening your condition. If resistance develops, you may require stronger antibiotics, which could come with increased side effects.
