Levosol40mg
Rx- Generic:
- Levamisole
- Company:
- Seema Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
৳ 1/unit
Pack: ৳ 1
At a glance
Levamisole — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Levamisole is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of worm infections. It works by killing the worms and this treats your infection. Levamisole should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Some people may experience vomiting, headache, dizziness, nausea and stomach pain as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment. Levamisole is an antiparasitic medication. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle, causing its paralysis and death. This treats your infection.
Indications
• Worm infections
Mechanism of action
Levamisole is the active laevo-isomer of tetramisole. It works by paralysing susceptible intestinal worms which are then excreted from the intestines. Levamisole also enhances cellular immune responses in humans.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Oral Ascariasis Adult: 150 mg as a single dose. Mixed ascariasis-hookworm infections; Ancylostomiasis Adult: 2.5 mg/kg as a single dose, repeated after 7 days in severe cases. Child Dose: Oral Ascariasis Child: 3 mg/kg as a single dose. Mixed ascariasis-hookworm infections; Ancylostomiasis Child: 2.5 mg/kg as a single dose, repeated after 7 days in severe cases.
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Levamisole is to be taken with food.
Side effects
Common: • Vomiting • Headache • Dizziness • Nausea • Abdominal pain
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Levamisole may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. You have been prescribed Levamisole to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections. It should be taken with food. If you are unable to swallow the whole tablet, it may be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a full glass of water. It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Levamisole. Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection. Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.
Contraindications
Preexisting blood disorders; pregnancy and lactation; rheumatoid arthritis; severe renal impairment.
Drug interactions
May increase toxicity of phenytoin. Increases bioavailability of ivermectin; decreases bioavailability of albendazole. Alcohol causes disulfiram-like reaction.
Food interactions
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Levamisole. Please consult your doctor.
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Levamisole may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Levamisole is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Levamisole in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Levamisole in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
Is it safe to use DICARIS ADULTS150mg for the treatment after removal of warts on scalp?? Yes . It is safe . 150 mg twice weekly for 1 month . However it can suppress warts andDoes not remove them My daughter has suffered from alopecia from two years the new patches we take the steroids for one year 40 mg twice a weekafter one year we stop the steroids then we take dicaris 50 mg tablets twice a week pls. Tell the diagnose of alopecia https://www.1mg.com/otc/jiva-neem-shampoo-otc329931use this shampoo at least 2 -3 months Fungal infections in body and highly itching Take gandhak rasayan 2 tablet twice, aarogyavardhini vati 2 tablet twice, apply mahamarichyadi oil I would like to know about a effective periodic worm medicine for my son who is 1.5 year and daughter who is 6 Albendazole is commonly used for worm infestation. I have ring warm on the face from 4 month . What I do ? Good evening sir . I have ring warm on the hole face from 4 month .what I do for this ? Plz share ur pic of ring worm does recontrex 375 MG tablet increase periods? Hi PATIENT to 1mgdoctors. Recanter is an antibiotics and will help with infections but will not have any effect on the periods as such. However if the infections is the cause of decreased bleeding during menses, it might improve indirectly. But this medicine does not affect the periods as such. Intestinal worm problem I take bendy plus tablet. But don't know how many days take this tablet Hello, Welcome to 1mg. I am Anshul Varshney for your help. You just need to repeat it again after 7 days.