Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Clofazimine is dosed at 2–8 mg/kg PO q24-48h in cats, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Clofazimine is used in cats for Mycobacterial infections (feline leprosy, atypical). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Clofazimine in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lamprene
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2–8 mg/kg | q24-48h | Months (combination therapy) | Mycobacterial infections (feline leprosy, atypical) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds to mycobacterial DNA and generates reactive oxygen species. Also has anti-inflammatory properties via inhibition of phospholipase A2.
Red-brown skin discoloration. GI upset, especially at higher doses. Crystal deposition in tissues with long-term use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Clofazimine dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 2–8 mg/kg q24-48h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Clofazimine in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Clofazimine in cats include: Months (combination therapy). Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Clofazimine is indicated in cats for: Mycobacterial infections (feline leprosy, atypical).
These are general warnings for Clofazimine across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Red-brown skin discoloration. GI upset, especially at higher doses. Crystal deposition in tissues with long-term use.
Why a species-specific page? Clofazimine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.