Lemox 40 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

15 ml bottle: ৳ 9.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Levamisole
Company Bengal drugs ltd

Indications

  • Fast-acting drug
  • Nematode nerve ganglia paralysis
  • Musculature paralyzation
  • Peristaltic movement
  • Infections by gastrointestinal worm species

Pharmacology

Active laevo-isomer of tetramisole

Dosage & Administration

  • Single administration
  • Preferably after a light meal
  • Age-specific doses
  • Second standard dose for severe hookworm infection

Interaction

  • May increase phenytoin toxicity
  • Increases ivermectin bioavailability
  • Decreases albendazole bioavailability
  • Alcohol causes disulfiram-like reaction

Contraindications

No absolute contra-indication

Side Effects

  • Infrequent
  • Mild and transient
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Giddiness
  • Headache
  • Encephalopathy-like syndrome

Pregnancy & Lactation

Possible dangers during pregnancy usage

Precautions & Warnings

  • No sedation evidence
  • Mild and transient giddiness
  • No effect on ability to drive or operate machinery
  • Transient fever in case of concurrent microfilaraemia

Overdose Effects

  • Counter anticholinesterase activity with e.g. atropine
  • Control blood pressure and respiration
  • Avoid use of sedatives

Therapeutic Class

Anthelmintic

Storage Conditions

  • Tablet storage in room temperature and protection from moisture
  • Syrup storage in room temperature and protection from light

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