The standard regimen for satisfactory treatment of paucibacillary leprosy consists of
WHO Recommended treatment regimens 6-month regimen for Paucibacillary (PB) Leprosy Dapsone Rifampicin Adult50 - 70 kg 100 mgGiven daily 600 mgGiven once a month under supervision Child10 - 14 years 50 mgGiven daily 450 mgGiven once a month under supervision 12-month regimen for Multibacillary (MB) Leprosy Dapsone Rifampicin Clofazamine Adult50 - 70 kg 100 mgGiven daily 600 mgGiven once a month under supervision 50 mgGiven daily AND 300 mgGiven once a month under supervision Child10 - 14 years 50 mgGiven daily 450 mgGiven once a month under supervision 50 mgGiven every other day AND 150 mgGiven once a month under supervision
Dapsone alone for 12 months
Dapsone and rifampicin for 6 months
Dapsone and clofazimine for 6 months
Dapsone and ethionamide for 12 months
Communicable diseases