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 liver 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.

Administration and 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.

Storage

Store below 25ºC, in a cool and dry place, and protect from light.

For Veterinary UseOnly , Keep out of reach of children