Levazole 150 Tablet is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of worm infections. It works by killing the worms and this treats your infection. It may also be given for skin infections such as leprosy, warts, lichen planus, and aphthous ulcers.

Levazole 150 Tablet 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.

Uses of Levazole Tablet

Worm infections
Skin disorders
Schistosoma infections
Diarrhea
Periodontitis
Liver abscesses
Intestinal amoebiasis
Hepatic amoebiasis
Filariasis

Benefits of Levazole Tablet

In Skin disorders

Levazole 150 Tablet has antibacterial properties that treats skin infections by killing the infection-causing microorganisms.It also relieves inflammation, itching, irritation and redness of the skin and promotes healing. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the maximum benefit. It provides relief from the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

Side effects of Levazole Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Levazole

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Levazole Tablet

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. Levazole 150 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Levazole Tablet works

Levazole 150 Tablet acts as an anthelmintic by selectively targeting the neuromuscular system of parasitic worms. It works as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonist, causing continuous stimulation of the parasite’s nervous system. This leads to muscle contraction, paralysis, and eventual expulsion of the worms from the host’s body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Levazole 150 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Levazole 150 Tablet 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Levazole 150 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Levazole 150 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Levazole 150 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Levazole 150 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Levazole 150 Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
It should be taken with food.
Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Levazole 150 Tablet.
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.
You have been prescribed Levazole 150 Tablet to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
It should be taken with food.
Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Levazole 150 Tablet.
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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Imidazothiazoles derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Antiprotozoal Agents

Interaction with drugs

Taking Levazole with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Albendazole (Oral Route) Moderate

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Patient concerns

Symptoms of amoebiasis like Fl

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

get stool routine tests done

I was done vegatomy and pyloriplasty in 1993. This time my intestinal motility is very low. I daily take conitapride 1 mg thrice daily for increasing intestinal motolity and levosulpride 50 mg twice daily.but I frequently suffer from amoebiasis and gastric distress due to which I feel like hell. Can homoepathy relieve my problem of decreased intestinal motility and amoebiasis? My endoscopy was done which showed everything normal

Dr. Manju Singh

Homeopathy

Please share your symptoms in detail related to your disease.

my scrotum and the skin on my thighs next to my scrotum have been red and itchy and had a somewhat scaly texture, sometimes they'd get so itchy that I would have to scratch, the past few weeks my scrotum has started to smell and produce a sweat like substance (it's like sweat except it never goes away and it leaves white stains in my underwear where my scrotum is near the fabric,

Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar

Ayurveda

Ok may be you are from from skin infections

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FAQs

Can Levazole 150 Tablet be used for all types of worm infections?

Levazole 150 Tablet is primarily effective against certain gastrointestinal nematodes. It may not be suitable for all parasitic infections, such as tapeworms or flukes. Always confirm the specific parasite type before use.

Can Levazole 150 Tablet be used in combination with other dewormers?

Yes, in some cases, combination therapy with other anthelmintics is recommended to enhance efficacy and reduce resistance. However, compatibility should always be evaluated by a <br>doctor.

Can Levazole 150 Tablet cause resistance in parasites?

Yes, prolonged or inappropriate use can contribute to resistance. To minimize this risk, it should be used as prescribed and, when necessary, rotated with other anthelmintics based on resistance patterns.

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