Paucibacillary leprosy treatment includes
(A) Rifampicn 600 mg once a month for 6 months + Dapsone 100 mg daily for 6 months # PAUCIBACILLARY CASES should also receive combined therapy in view of primary dapsone resistance which is becoming widespread. Recommended standard regimen for adults is: Rifampicin 600 mg once a month for 6 months, supervised Dapsone 100 mg (1-2 mg/kg of body weight), daily for 6 months.
Rifampicin 600 mg once a month for 6 months + Dapsone 100 mg daily for 6 months
Rifampicin 600 mg + Dapsone 100 mg daily for 6 months
Rifampicin 600 mg + Dapsone 100 mg + Clofazimine
Dapsone 100 mg + Clofazimine 300 mg daily for 6 months
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