Lepromine 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. Lepromine 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.

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

Chemical Class::Phenazines derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class::Anti leprotic

• Q. Q. Can Lepromine 100mg Capsule cause skin discoloration??
  Ans: Yes, Lepromine 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 Lepromine 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. Q. Who should not use Lepromine 100mg Capsule??
  Ans: Use of Lepromine 100mg Capsule should be avoided in patients who are allergic to Lepromine 100mg Capsule or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are using Lepromine 100mg Capsule for the first time, consult your doctor.
• Q. Q. Is Lepromine 100mg Capsule safe??
  Ans: Lepromine 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. Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Lepromine 100mg Capsule??
  Ans: If you forget a dose of Lepromine 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. Q. Can I stop taking Lepromine 100mg Capsule when I feel better??
  Ans: No, do not stop taking Lepromine 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 Lepromine 100mg Capsule too early, the symptoms may return or worsen. Therefore, it is advised to continue taking Lepromine 100mg Capsule in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.

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