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Leponex 100 mg Tablets

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-1597 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Leponex 100 mg Tablets
NAFDAC number
04-1597
Active ingredient
Clozapine
Strength
100 mg
Form
Tablet
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
World Wide Commercial Ventures Ltd
Approved
24 Jun 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
23 Jun 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • Leponex 100 mg Tablets is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-1597). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Leponex 100 mg Tablets is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for clozapine, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Boxed warning: SEVERE NEUTROPENIA; ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION, BRADYCARDIA, AND SYNCOPE; SEIZURE; MYOCARDITIS, PERICARDITIS, AND CARDIOMYOPATHY; INCREASED MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS Severe Neutropenia Clozapine Orally Disintegrating Tablets (Clozapine ODT) have caused severe neutropenia which is associated with an increased risk of serious and fatal infections. Prior to initiating Clozapine ODT treatment, obtain baseline ANC(s). …
What it is used for

Clozapine orally disintegrating tablets (Clozapine ODT) is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for: Treatment of severely ill patients with schizophrenia who fail to respond adequately to standard antipsychotic treatment. Because of the risks of severe neutropenia and of seizure associated with its use, Clozapine ODT should be used only in patients who have failed to respond adequately to standard antipsychotic treatment ( 1.1 ) Reducing the risk of recurrent suicidal behavior in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder who are judged to be at chronic risk for re-experiencing suicidal behavior ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Treatment-resistant Schizophrenia Clozapine Orally Disintegrating Tablet …

Possible side effects

The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Severe Neutropenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Orthostatic Hypotension, Bradycardia, and Syncope [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Falls [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Myocarditis, Pericarditis, Cardiomyopathy, and Mitral Valve Incompetence [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Increased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Gastrointestinal Hypomotility with Severe Complications [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Eosinophilia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] QT …

Do not use if

Clozapine ODT is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to clozapine (e.g., photosensitivity, vasculitis, erythema multiforme, or Stevens-Johnson Syndrome) or any other component of Clozapine ODT [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Known hypersensitivity to clozapine or any other component of Clozapine ODT ( 4 )

Warnings

Severe neutropenia: See ( 5.1 ) Gastrointestinal Hypomotility with Severe Complications: Severe gastrointestinal adverse reactions have occurred with the use of clozapine. If constipation is identified, close monitoring and prompt treatment is advised. ( 5.7 ) Eosinophilia: Assess for organ involvement (e.g., myocarditis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, colitis, nephritis). Discontinue if these occur. ( 5.8 ) QT Interval Prolongation: Can be fatal. Consider additional risk factors for prolonged QT interval (disorders and drugs). ( 5.9 ) Metabolic Changes: Atypical antipsychotic drugs have been associated with metabolic changes that may increase cardiovascular/cerebrovascular risk. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to atypical antipsychotics, including Clozapine ODT, during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to advise patients to register by calling the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics at1-866-961-2388 or visiting http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/. …

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Leponex 100 mg Tablets

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About Leponex 100 mg Tablets

What is in Leponex 100 mg Tablets?

Leponex 100 mg Tablets contains Clozapine (100 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Leponex 100 mg Tablets registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Leponex 100 mg Tablets is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-1597, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.

Has Leponex 100 mg Tablets been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Leponex 100 mg Tablets in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Leponex 100 mg Tablets is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-1597, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Leponex 100 mg Tablets used for?

Clozapine orally disintegrating tablets (Clozapine ODT) is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for: Treatment of severely ill patients with schizophrenia who fail to respond adequately to standard antipsychotic treatment. Because of the risks of severe neutropenia and of seizure associated with its use, Clozapine ODT should be used only in patients who have failed to respond adequately to standard (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for clozapine. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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