Composition:
Contains per gram powder:
Levamisole Hydrochloride…….……………………………………….……………… 200 mg.
Carrier ad.……………..…………………………………………………………………..……1 g.
Description:
Levamisole is a synthetic anthelmintic with activity against a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal worms and against lung worms. Levamisole causes an increase of the axial muscle tone followed by paralysis of the worms.
Indications:
Prophylaxis and treatment of gastrointestinal and lung worm infections in cattle, calves, sheep, goats, poultry and swine like:
- Cattle, calves, sheep and goats: Bunostomum, Chabertia, Cooperia, Dictyocaulus, Haemonchus, Nematodirus, Ostertagia, Protostrongylus and Trichostrongylus spp.
- Poultry : Ascaridia and Capillaria spp.
- Swine : Ascaris suum, Hyostrongylus rubidus, Metastrongylus elongates, 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 oral administration:
Calves, calves, sheep and goats: 7.5 g per 200 kg body weight for 1 day.
Poultry and swine : 1 kg per 2000 litres of drinking water for 1 day.
Withdrawal times
- For meat: 10 days
- For milk: 4 days
Warning
Keep out of reach of children.
Packing
Sachet of 100 g and jar of 500 and 1000 g.
