Levamisole

Therapeutic Group

Anthelmintic

Indication Dosage

Intestinal Roundworm Infections By A. Lumbricoides, N. Americanus, A. Duodenale, E. Vermicularis, T. Trichiura, S. Stercoralis, T. Colubriformis: 

  • Adults: 120-150mg, Single Dose After Meal. In Severe Hookworm Infection, Second Dose After 1 Or 7 Days Is Suggested. 
  • Children 1-4 Yr: 40 Mg; 5-15 Yr: 80 Mg; 16-18 Yrs: 120 Mg; Single Dose After Meal. In Severe Hookworm Infection, Second Dose After 7 Days Is Suggested.

Content

  • Susp: Per 5 ml: Levamisole (as Hci) 40mg.
  • Tab 40mg /120mg: Levamisole Hci 50mg (base 40mg) /150mg (base 120mg).

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

Stability

  • Antihelminthic

Contra Indications

  • Blood Disorders

Precautions

  • Blood Disorders

Lactation

  • Contraindicated

Side Effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Giddiness