I have been suffering from Hansen's disease for the past two years with no relief, and my active bacterial level is 4+. What medicines should I take? | Apollo Pharmacy

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I have been suffering from Hansen's disease for the past two years with no relief, and my active bacterial level is 4+. What medicines should I take?

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I have been suffering from Hansen's disease for the past two years with no relief, and my active bacterial level is 4+. What medicines should I take?

Asked by Male, 34 · 2 months ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

2 months ago

A bacterial level of 4+ indicates Multibacillary leprosy, which requires immediate, specialized treatment. The standard treatment recommended by the WHO is Multidrug Therapy (MDT), which consists of a combination of three medicines: Rifampicin, Dapsone, and Clofazimine, typically taken for 12 months. Since you have seen no relief in two years, it is critical that you consult a dermatologist or leprologist immediately. You need to be evaluated for drug resistance or leprosy reactions. Please do not self-medicate, as strict adherence to a supervised regimen is essential to cure the infection and prevent permanent nerve damage.

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