Levamisole injection

Levamisole injectable solution 10%

(For Veterinary Use Only)

Composition:

Contains per ml:

Levamisole base............. 100 mg.

Solvents ad.......................1 ml.

Description:

Levamisole is a synthetic anthelmintic with activity against a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal worms and against lungworms. Levamisole causes an increase of the axial muscle tone, followed by paralysis of worms.

Indications:

Prophylaxis and treatment of gastrointestinal and lungworm infections like:

Calves, cattle, goats, sheep : Bunostomum, Chabertia, Cooperia, Dictyocaulus, Haemonchus, Nematodirus, Ostertagia, Protostrongylus and Trichostrongylus spp.

Swine: Ascaris suum, Hyostrongylus rubidus, Metastrongylus elongatus, Oesophagostomum spp. and Trichuris suis.

Contra indications:

Administration to animals with an impaired hepatic function.

Concurrent administration of pyrantel, morantel or organo-phosphates.

Side effects:

Overdoses can cause colic, coughing, excessive salivation, excitation, hyperpnoea, lachrymation, spasms, sweating and vomiting.

Dosage:

For intramuscular administration:

General : 1 ml per 20 kg body weight.

Withdrawal times:

- For meat:

Swine : 28 days.

Goats and sheep: 18 days.

Calves and cattle: 14 days.

- For milk: 4 days.

Warning:

Keep out of reach of children.

Shelf life: 3 years

STORAGE:

Protect from light and store in a cool dry place and below 30℃.